Deck and Fence

Enhance your building's appeal and durability by staining and painting your deck and fence. Not only does this elevate aesthetics, but it also shields the wood from aging, rot, and weathering. Staining and painting decks every two to three years is advised for optimal preservation and visual enhancement. 

Old Decks Old Fences

• Cleaning: If semi-transparent or transparent stains are desired the wood should be cleaned by products containing oxalic acid like, Zep Wood Concentrated Cleaner or Behr Premium All-In-One Wood Cleaner. Oxalic acid removes the stain, rust and most of the grey colour from weathering and aging

• Power washing: Is recommended to remove the greyish colour, stubborn mildew, dirt and mould. In case the deck and fence has lose and flaking paint power washing helps in removing them

• Sanding: Is recommended after power washing and drying for previously painted decks with flaking paint. 

• It is always less complicated to apply solid stain over the semi-transparent one, however to do it vice-versa the old stain or paint has to be totally stripped or sanded back.

• We can help you If you want your deck or fence re-done by professionals and with the right method. Call us today and we will arrange a free of charge inspection.

New Decks and Fences

New wooden decks should always receive two coats of stain, wooden fences however can be coated with either stain or paint. Generally, all new decks should dry out for at least 30 days before stain or paint is applied. Although a finish can be applied immediately after construction, if the wood is already dry, so it’s best to let the wood fully dry before finishing.

These are general guidelines; the timeline will depend on your climate – wood in a dry, arid climate, for example, will cure faster than wood in a moist, humid climate.

This is Sherwin Williams recommendation on staining the new deck

• PREP - Wait 4-8 weeks after new deck is built. Sweep away any leaves or other debris.

• WATER DROP TEST - Deck is ready when droplets are absorbed.

• STAIN - Apply even coat with wood grain. Work in with brush. Wait 4 hours between coats. Wait 24-48 hours before enjoying. Reapply every 12-48 months to keep deck looking fresh

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