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The most notorious and most difficult things to keep painted and looking
nice at your home. Deck paints are 'semi transparent,' ultra high
performance products that protect, seal and give color to the deck, but
won't peel or lift. The semi-transparency of the coating allows the wood to
'breathe,' and allows the coating to stay on. Decks should NOT be painted
with an opaque (solid color). This type of paint 'seals' the wood
completely, which is the worse thing to do. Wood, like people, needs to
'breathe.' The reason for this is that the standing water on the horizontal
surfaces and the extensive expansion and contraction of the surfaces cause
the paint to peel up from the moisture and temperature changes. Continued
re-painting will not solve the problem. The only proper way to paint a
previously painted deck is to remove any prior paint. To easily remove
paint, use the special deck stripper, and then power wash it to remove any
residual paint. Sanding may also be required to remove any residual paint.
New surfaces and smooth plane wood must be sanded first to remove any 'mill
glaze'. Weathered wood must be sanded to remove any loose fibers or
splintered areas. Previously stained surfaces should be power washed and
sanded. Seal down any large 'splinter wood' with the deck glue that seals
down any raised or splintered wood pieces back where they belong. A coat of
semi-transparent stain can be a great way to spruce up a wooden deck. It
lets you add some color to the wood without hiding its grain or texture.
When it comes to painting your deck, you have plenty of options. Choose the
type of coating that meets your needs best and go for it.
Decks provides detailed information on Deck Plans, Deck Builders, Pool
Decks, Building A Deck and more. Decks is affiliated with Invisible Fences.
.If you are looking for adeck contractor in the
Raleigh/Durham area please call us
today at 800.661.8136 or use our
online service request
form.
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