My Deck is Sponsored by Oregon State University
My school's colors are orange and black. So is my deck. How cool is that? An orange and black deck. Everyone should have one.
I wish I could say that an Oregon State themed deck was my intent from the start, but it wasn't. I looked at the stain chart at Home Depot and picked bright tamra. In the sample, it was a nice brown color. But on my deck, it was orange.
I almost stopped staining after only a few minutes. A normal person would have stopped, but not me. My itty bitty brain told me it would be OK because the paint will get darker after it has dried. So I went ahead and stained the entire deck. After I was done, the deck was still orange. Next day, orange. A week later, orange. In my sleep, orange.
Maybe it's just me, but I think orange is an unusual color for a deck. Kinda like having a normal kid (I wonder what's that like). I thought about striping the stain and starting over with another color. But that's just too much work. Yeah I know, I'm lazy. Instead, I decided I should just go with it. So I painted the posts, fascia, and stairs black. I didn't want it to be completely black so I wiped the paint with a rag within a minute after brushing it on. Wiping the wet paint allowed the cherrytone color of the wood to bleed through a little.
So there you have, the story behind my orange and black deck. For those of you who want an Oregon State themed deck (who wouldn't?), I used Behr Solid Color Stain (bright tamra) and Behr Exterior Flat Paint (beluga). An orange and black deck also works well for those of you who like to celebrate Halloween year round, which would be everyone.
Helpful tip: Use roller a to stain the deck. A pad leaves over-lap marks and a brush takes too long for a large deck.
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Very nicely done. I wish I had a deck. If I did, I'm sure I'd prefer blue and gold, but hubby would insist on scarlet and gray.
The Colts and Buckeyes are OK, but you would be the envy of everyone if you went with orange and black. Since you don't have a deck, you can just paint the house orange and black.
Blue and Gold are Notre Dame Fighting Irish colors; of course, I could just paint everything green for the Irish. *grin*
Not too many Oregon State people around here.
No, not green. That's also one of the Nike Ducks colors. They are evil.
You need to fly the Jolly Roger on top of that roof! It looks more like a pirate ship to me, matey! Plank needed at the end, too. You're welcome.
I like the plank idea. It would give us another option to timeouts. Especially if we got some sharks too.
Maybe orange and black can be a new deck trend..certainly good for halloween…
I should make all the trick-or-treaters get their candy from our deck.
Argh…. we gotta stain our deck. I don't think we're going to go with orange though. Maybe a natural wood color. ;o)Honestly, in the picture, it does not look TOO orange.
Yes, I am glad it's not a bright orange. Then I really would have to remove it and start over.
Does it glow in the dark. Orange and black for Halloween, how cute! You may want to make sure your house isn't near an airport approach landing strip. Hate to have a 747 land on your deck.
I got a million of them…
Great idea. I have some glow in the dark paint. I'm not how well it works outdoor. I guess I'll have to find out.
Look at you, all home improvement-y. I think it looks good!
For my next trick, I'm going to transform our house into a castle for my wife.
Good job. Lot's of work hey? I just laid new decking down to but I was much lazier than you. I did the treated decking so I wouldn't have to stain it for at least a year. So mine is moss green and dark chocolate brown.
If I had to do it over again, I would pay extra and go for the composite boards. I'm not fond of staining.
i don't know any team colors, but that looks fabulous…orange is IN dude…
Maybe I should dye my hair orange too and be a die-hard fan.
I dig orange, but I'm thinking of a purple and gold deck. ;) Even though they can't seem to win a damn game!!!!
I think the Beavers are in the same boat this year.
Orange and black are great colors for a deck. I think I will suggest Gold and Black though. Georgia Tech, all the way!
Glad the Beavers don't have to play Georgia Tech. Every time we head east, we get blown out.
Well I for one think it looks darn neat! So there!
Thanks! You can root for my team too.
Hey not bad at all!!!It certainly look nice!! i wish i have a deck!!! i bet neighbours tot u had ur calendar all mixed up for halloween!! :P
So that's why their girls rang our doorbell and said "trick or treat."
I think it looks great! Whoot for dad!
Hugs,
Holly
Thanks!
At least you have a plausible story as to why your deck is orange and black! Too much hard work to have started over, way to make the most out of your interesting situation!
I wonder if my wife would mind an orange and black house.
Just in time for Halloween! ;)
I like it!
After Halloween, I'm going to paint the deck red and green.
hello there – i love the deck – why have normal when you can have abnormal … whow ants normal anyways … what next … tie dye the umbrella cover thing to match …. hmmm cheers le
Just like my kids. Why have normal kids when you can have a bunch of crazy kids.
I'm late, but I don't care. You said it looked brown in the store but orange on your deck. In the picture it looks black and gold. BEST DECK EVER!!!!
I see you came over to gloat. I have to say that Steelers-Browns game was really boring.
Holy cow…not just a pretty face hey !