repainting an old deck. 1/4 the wood is bare (replacement wood) and 3/4 is already...

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Allen G

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...painted. what are the steps? Here is what I was going to do:
1. Power-wash the deck using a deck wash to remove loose dirt and paint
2. Sand the deck (80-100 grits) down. For the areas that are being repainted is it necessary to remove all the paint?
3. Wash deck to remove dust
4. Apply deck paint. How many coats? From my understanding there is primer in deck paint, is that correct?

Any helpful suggestions would be much appreciated!!
 
Power wash if you want. I don't always need to do that(for it slows up everything...because you got to wait for the wood to dry out again-which could take a day depending on weather and weather deck is on the south side of the house in direct sun.). Sometimes wire brush and scraper is good enough...same for loose paint.(water in the wood lifts the paint up)
Sanding with 80 is good to cut the shine( I am assuming it is a shiny coat that is on it). Then, alkyd primer on all the bare wood...if you see original wood, prime it. Wait 2 days(1 1/2 minimum) Then on top with high gloss latex deck paint. 2 coats or more with a day between coats.
 
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