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Project Story · Medina, Ohio

Same Bones, a Whole New Two Level Deck

The frame under this Medina deck was still solid. Everything you could see and touch was tired. So we kept what was good and replaced the rest with Deckorators Voyage Costa decking, a Dark Slate double border, and KeyLink cable railing on both levels.

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  • 2 levelsUpper deck, main deck, and grand box steps
  • Deckorators VoyageCosta with a Dark Slate double border
  • KeyLink cable railAmerican Series aluminum with stainless cable
  • Lit and skirtedPost cap lights and solid Voyage skirting
Before and After

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Same house, same footprint, same angle from the drone. Left is the old wood deck. Right is the finished resurface.

Finished two level Deckorators Voyage deck with KeyLink cable railing in Medina, Ohio The original weathered wood deck before the DreamDecks resurface BeforeAfter
Where They Started

A great layout wearing out on top

This home already had a lot going for it: a big main deck off the walkout, an upper deck off the second floor, a long staircase tying them together, and a wide run of steps that spilled out onto the brick patio. The problem was the surface. The wood boards, railings, built in bench, and lattice had all weathered to the point where staining every year was a losing battle.

When we checked the framing, it was sound. That changed the whole plan. Instead of tearing everything out, we could resurface it: strip it back to the frame, fix what needed fixing, and build a low maintenance deck on top. The homeowners got a new deck for a lot less than a full rebuild.

Original wood deck with lattice skirting and wood railings before the resurface Old wood box steps leading down to the brick patio before the resurface Overhead drone view of the original wood deck layout Lower wood deck and staircase before demolition
What We Did

From the frame up

A resurface is only as good as the prep under it. Here is how this one came together.

Stripped it to the frameWe removed the old wood decking, railings, built in bench, and steps, then hauled it all away.
Rebuilt the stairsNew stairs on pressure treated 2×12 stringers, including the long staircase up to the second floor deck.
Protected the joistsButyl joist tape across the tops of the joists to keep water out of the lumber and help the frame last as long as the new boards.
Prepped for the detailsBlocking for the rail posts and the picture frame border, plus extended framing at the landing so the skirting lines up clean.
Laid the Voyage deckingDeckorators Voyage in Costa with hidden fasteners and color matched screws, framed by a two board Dark Slate border.
Finished every edgeFascia on the rim joists and stair risers, KeyLink cable railing on both levels, post cap lights, and solid skirting down to the ground.
Products and Finishes

What it is made of

Every product here was picked to look sharp and stay low maintenance for a long time.

Deckorators Voyage Costa decking on a Medina two level deck

Voyage Costa Decking

Deckorators Voyage Costa is a mineral based composite board built to stand up to moisture, fading, and stains, with great traction underfoot. Its soft, light tone keeps the big main deck feeling open and bright.

Dark Slate double picture frame border on Deckorators Voyage decking

Dark Slate Double Border

A two board picture frame border in Dark Slate, the Voyage trim color, outlines every edge and every step so the whole deck reads as one finished piece.

KeyLink American Series cable railing on the staircase

KeyLink Cable Railing

KeyLink American Series aluminum posts and top rail with horizontal stainless steel cable. Strong and safe, and you barely notice it when you look out at the yard. Compare railing

KeyLink post cap lights on the upper deck railing

Post Cap Lighting

KeyLink post cap lights on a low voltage transformer wash light down on every side of the posts, so the deck and stairs are easy to use after dark. More on deck lighting

Cascading box steps with solid Voyage skirting onto a brick patio

Solid Voyage Skirting

Deckorators solid skirting made from the same Voyage boards closes in the space under the deck. No more lattice to repaint and a clean, built in look. More on skirting

Overhead view of the finished box steps and picture frame border

Hidden Fasteners and Fascia

Hidden fasteners keep the boards clean, color matched screws handle the border, and fascia trim covers the rim joists and stair risers.

Gallery

The finished deck

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Finished Medina deck resurface from the droneBoth levels, finished Box steps with Dark Slate bordersGrand box steps Top down view of the finished deckFrom straight above KeyLink cable railing on the stairsKeyLink cable rail Angled drone view of the finished resurfaceUpper and main deck Dark Slate border and cable railing detailDark Slate border Side drone view of the finished deckRoom for the whole family View from the upper deck stairsView from the stairs Overhead view of the steps and patioSteps onto the patio Wide drone view of the finished deck and yardThe whole backyard Overhead view of the old wood deck beforeBefore, from above
Our take: If your deck has a great layout and a solid frame, do not let tired boards talk you into starting over. A resurface like this one keeps the bones you already paid for and gives you a deck that looks brand new and only needs a rinse to stay that way.
Is Resurfacing Right for You?

Good questions to ask

How do you know if a frame can be reused?

We check the joists, beams, posts, ledger, and footings in person. If they are sound and built right, we can resurface. If anything is off, we fix it or tell you straight that a rebuild is the better call.

Can you change the stairs or railings during a resurface?

Yes. On this deck we rebuilt every staircase and swapped the wood railings for KeyLink cable rail on both levels.

What about the space under the deck?

We can close it in with solid skirting that matches your decking, like we did here, so you never deal with lattice again.

Want to see another one? Check out our composite redeck transformation or browse every project story.

Have a deck with good bones?

Tell us about it. We will come out, check the frame, and give you an honest answer on resurfacing versus rebuilding.

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