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Deck Staining in Columbus
We all love sitting out on a warm summer night enjoying beverage with a friend. If this happens to be on your deck then lets talk about deck staining. Ohio can dish out some pretty rough conditions. Profect is your go to painting contractor when it comes to protecting your deck.
Deck Staining and Ohio Weather
This section is meant to give you an idea of how the Ohio elements affect your deck stain. We see it all. Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail, Blazing sunshine and sometimes all in one week! So what role does this play and why is a regular maintenance important?​
First lets talk about your deck stains role. Your deck stains role is to seal and protect the wood from decay and rot while slowing or inhibiting mold and mildew growth (that nasty green stuff). Further more it provides UV protection. Believe it or not this is a BIG benefit. Our sun is a destructive ball of fire. But hey who doesn't love a hot summer day! Most importantly our harsh winters take there toll. Snow packs on creating a vicious cycle of freezing and thawing. So why does this matter?
If your deck stain has seen its better days this can allow water to penetrate the wood where it can freeze creating cracks that ultimately leads to pealing. Ignore this for to long and now that regular deck staining can turn into a big expense that includes costly prep work to scrape and remove loose stain and board replacement.
Deck Staining in Columbus
How often should I stain my deck?
This is a topic that varies depending on the painting contractor you ask. Lets start with a brand new structure.
Most decks are built out of one or two materials. Composite- A hard synthetic material that is not prone to rot.
Wood-This is (or at least should be) a pressure treated milled wood that can has a green tint to it depending on when and where you buy it.
When it comes to staining your deck we are going to talk about wood for today. Lets say that you just had your new wood deck installed yesterday. Should you call Profect and schedule your estimate ASAP?
Well the answer is yes and no. You should hire a reputable painting contractor in Columbus like Profect Painters soon after install. We can provide a quote that you can budget to and discuss the options you have for staining your brand new deck. This being said we also need to allow proper drying time of your new structure. See when the deck is brand new it is heavily saturated with the pressure treating materials. We need to let those dry up so that it will accept stain. After all the difference between stain and paint is that stain is a penetrating material designed to allow your wood to breath and go through natural expanding and contracting while protecting the wood.
So how long should you wait to stain a new deck? Typically 2-3 months. After this time most decks are ready for stain.
How about an existing deck? The rule of thumb is somewhere between 2-4 years depending on your seasonal upkeep. This applies to solid or semi solid stains. These are the ones that look like paint but are actually stains with heavier pigments to mimic the paint look. WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T PAINT YOUR DECK!!!
For transparent stains this can be a yearly maintenance item to keep up the level of protection as these are more susceptible to UV and Traffic where. (thinner material).
Choosing A Deck Stain
Stains for your Columbus Deck
We are going to assume you are going with a solid color stain. For us the choice is SuperDeck 9600 Series Acrylic-Alkyd. This is a superior stain that will provide the longest possible life for your deck when maintained.
The SuperDeck line also offers a wide range of transparent -semi solid stains if your looking for a more natural look.
Call us today to schedule a free deck staining estimate!
Deck Pressure Washing
This section will cover the standard prep and cleaning we put our decks through before staining.
Remember that the golden rule for painting contractors is that prep is key to a successful Deck staining or any home painting project for that matter.
What you get at Profect:
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Proper cleaning- Not just blasting the deck with water. This drives moisture deep into the wood creating possible adhesion issues. We instead use a mild detergent to kill living molds and microbes removing dirt and debris at the same time.
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Removal of loose stain. We prefer to scrape loose material then give it a once over with a stiff wire brush to make sure all loose edges have been removed. Remember you are hiring a professional here. Our mission is to provide the best deck staining available in Columbus. This means we don't cut corners.
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Masking and protecting surrounding plants, concrete and your home! We take the extra measure to protect the surrounding area. This is what you should expect from a reputable company. I have taken calls from customers that have fired painting contractors for over-spraying their home or flowers. Or the classic brush stroke on your beautiful siding.
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Cleaning up and setting proper expectations for traffic. At the end of your project it should look like we were never there. (except for the beautifully stained deck). Your should stay off of your freshly stained deck for 24-48 hours. Walk dogs on a leash if needed. This is key in letting your new stain cure and to providing you with a long lasting result.
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Ready to schedule that free deck staining estimate? Click the box below and lets bring that weathered deck to life!
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