
I actually purchased reclaimed wood, without knowledge at first. How did I know? It actually started to show signs of mold after six weeks. I shrugged. All wood is great. You can correct any issues by painting it. I'll deal with the fraud issue later. I needed to get rid of the scum on my deck first.
I decided to use an oxblood red, which has a lot of brown. It absorbs heat. I used a mix of different paints in order to get a sealing paint to protect my home from damage, not to mention my health and that of my dogs.
Prep time took about 30 minutes because I had to remove all the sawing materials and gear (this is where I do work during the day) and plants. Then it took another 37 minutes total to paint.
To penetrate the wood well, I re-used an old mop. The paint mix is mostly reclaimed with a few tablespoons of new mixes. I re-used a dry paint brush to stir the paint. The dry bristles work so well.

To protect my lower body from paint, I wore a sarong-skirt that I made out of a long pillow case. This skirt replaces a smock. It simply looked better, and I am vain. Why, you ask? It is loose so it does not press against my skin when I walk or sit. The legs have veins that are very close to critical areas of the body, such as your liver, kidneys, ovaries, etc. etc. I throw it in the wash later. If I do not wear it again, I will re-use once more by cutting it up into scrap wipe cloths.

I must admit I was surprised and happy that a pillow case can look like a skirt from the Victorian era or a Geisha kimono. All I did was cut off the closed end, kept two strands of fabric for straps, then tied it to the back over folds. Fun, isn't it?