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Deck Staining & Painting is an important aspect of maintaining a valuable home

Deck or wooden fence staining or painting can enhance and provide a longer life of your deck or wooden fence. It provides protection, brings out the natural beauty of the wood and is a regular maintenance to keep your deck or wooden fence appearing at it's best. There are many types of finishes to choose from. In the stain family you can choose a regular stain that has full color. A semi-transparent stain that has a slight color. Lastly, a full transparent stain that is basically a clear cost that enhances the beauty of the deck wood.

  • Safeguard - Staining or painting your deck or wooden fence safeguards the wood from the elements. Such as moisture, UV rays, fungal growth, rot, warping and aging too soon. Staining or painting can be a big project but it's worth hiring professionals to do the job. Decks are not inexpensive so you will want to protect the wood for long-lasting.
  • Beautify - Stains or paints can transform the look of your deck or wooden fence. They will bring out the natural beauty of the wood. This allows you to customize and show your style as an extension of your home.
  • Preservation - Staining or painting your deck or wooden fence regularly prolongs the life. This will require less frequent costly repairs or even replacement. 
  • Deck and Fence Finishes - Stains will give you coverage from the elements. A solid stain will also give some color. Semi-stain will give some color but also show the wood grain. Transparent stain will give protection while showing the beauty of the wood and grain. Paints will completely cover the wood and will not show the wood grain. This options will give a variety of different colors and will show your style.
  • Selecting the Finish - All wood types have different characteristics. Some wood types are porous so it will absorb more stain or paint. Other wood types are more dense so these will absorb less stain or paint. It depends on the requested outcome of the deck or fence project. For example, a solid stain or paint will hide flaws in the wood while giving color to the deck or fence. And a transparent stain will embellish the look of the wood grain and give it a shiny appearance. One item to remember is that solid stains or paint require less frequent applications than a transparent stain. Something to keep in mind is the elements in the area, such as wind, rain, snow, ice and UV rays. These elements can damage and fade some stains and paints. Choose a stain or paint that can handle these listed elements.
  • Deck Preparedness is Key - A thorough scrubbing is crucial to staining or painting your deck or fence. Power washing removes dirt, mildew, gunk and older coatings. Just make sure that you use the appropriate settings or you could poke a hole in the wood. Cleaning solutions can help loosen the dirt, mildew and gunk. Sometimes you may need to physically remove stubborn stains or paints by scrapping and using a brush. 
  • Fixing Deterioration - Rotten boards on decks and fences will need to be replaced individually. The structure should also be inspected for damage and deterioration. This will ensure a smooth surface before staining or painting. Loose boards will need to be nailed or screwed down. If there are any gaps within the wood planks, wood putty can be used to fill in. This will give a nice smooth structure to work with.
  • Sanding and Polishing - Sand the whole deck or fence, it's a big job so don't get discouraged and take your time. This is another crucial step before applying the stain or paint. This will remove any roughness and splinters. As you start use a course grit to get the big roughness off. Then gradually use finer and finer types of sandpaper until you reach a very smooth surface. Once sanded remove all dust so your project is clean. 
  • Applying Stains and Paints - Apply stains and paints in even brush stokes and don't overlap or let the edge dry. Use brushes for smaller areas of the deck or fence. There are rollers that can be used for larger areas. There is also the spray method. This offers a fast application but taping off areas that you don't want stained or painted is a must. Also you need adequate ventilation.
  • Important Thoughts  - Allow enough drying time between coats to make sure of desired bond and a long-lasting finish. Maintaining an even application and no drips or runs are best for an exceptional outcome. For a professional finish apply multiple thin coats and let dry in between each coat. Do Not apply stains or paints in direct sunlight, humidity or rain.
  • Clean Regularly - Sweep and remove dirt and gunk off the deck or fence regularly. Using a pressure washing machine can be used in extreme circumstances. Over pressure washing can strip away the stain or paint and damage the wood of the deck or fence. Mild cleaning solutions can be used for dirt, mildew and gunk. Again, be careful not to strip away the stain or paint. 

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