Deck staining is important, we remove all furnishings from the deck. An inspection is carried out where we check the deck wood, repair imperfections and replace nails as needed. A belt or pole sander is used with grit paper to sand away splinter areas. Use a vacuum or sweep debris and ensure the between the deck boards are cleaned. Remove or cover plants along the deck from deck staining chemicals.
When staining the deck should be clean all dirt or mildew should be removed before finishing. The Wood is washed with a deck cleaner and scrubbed with a brush in the wet state. We will leave the cleaner to soak into the wood for a while before rinsing. Next, we will rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer. It is good to leave the deck for at least two days to dry before the stain is applied.
Here at Mentor Painter And Handyman we also protect you property as we work. To do that we use painter’s tape to line areas like your house side as needed before staining. After that, we do another sweep to remove leaves or debris that settled while drying. The stain is stir properly and poured into paint tray before applying. Ensure that the stain is what you want before applying it fully. We start from the higher points on the deck and work our way down to the base. Using a paintbrush long even strokes are best.
A paint pad applicator is best for painting a large deck and even more accurate than a pressurized sprayer. Apply a coat of long even strokes of stain. With the cracks we will use a paintbrush the get to those hard to reach areas. Usually one coat is enough, we apply the staining and move to our exit to avoid stepping on stained areas. We allow the stain to dry for at least 24-hours.
Like any other exterior project deck has to deal with the natural elements of the world like rain, sun etc. Staining is the go to for protecting your deck from fading. Mentor Painter And Handyman is here to provide quality service to you. Work with us and we prep and clean your deck in advance to achieve the best results. Stating your decks every few years can allow your deck to be long-lasting and add beauty to your home. Ready to get the project on the way Mentor Painter And Handyman is ready to assist.
