There are numerous benefits to keeping up with regular painting and staining of outdoor surfaces. Primarily, you want to keep the outdoor area looking nice, but\u00a0painting and staining<\/a>\u00a0also protect your outdoor hosting spaces from the seasonal elements, reducing your overall maintenance costs.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re trying to get your deck or patio ready for outdoor hosting this summer, here are some essential steps to getting everything ready:<\/p>\n A wooden deck is vulnerable to the elements. In the summer, the hot sun beats down, and torrential spring storms can damage the material. In colder seasons, decks are exposed to snow and ice; in warmer climates, there might be drastic swings in humidity levels that can cause the wood to degrade. Keeping the deck clean, sanded, sealed, and stained can minimize these effects and keep the deck looking great for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n CertaPro Painters\u00ae of San Francisco will clean off any chipping paint and dirt, powerwash the deck, sand it to make it smooth, and apply a stain that will provide the right type of protection for the Bay Area climate.<\/p>\n Your patio can take a lot of abuse. Between the outdoor elements and simple wear and tear from regular use, moving the patio furniture and tracking dirt and sand from the yard will cause the paint to eventually fade and become worn. If you\u2019ve felt any twinges of embarrassment over the state of your patio\u2019s surface when having company over, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n Painting your patio will give this outdoor area new life. A freshly painted patio starts with power washing and scraping off old, loose paint. Cracks can be sealed to prevent water from causing additional damage. Our team will even work with you to decide on the right color of paint to use that will accent and compliment your home\u2019s exterior colors. Choose the same color you have now or pick something completely different for a fresh new look.<\/p>\n CertaPro Painters\u00ae of San Francisco can clean, sand, and paint any exterior surface including fences, shutters, door archways, and siding. Your entire outdoor area will be given a new lease on life with exterior paint; you\u2019ll be amazed at the difference it makes to the vibe of your summer grilling parties. Your guests will notice, but even more importantly, you\u2019ll feel so much more confident inviting others into your space for entertaining.<\/p>\n If you know that your outdoor area needs to be improved, staining or painting will\u00a0change the way it looks. Since 1991, CertaPro Painters\u00ae has worked with homeowners just like you to get their outdoor areas ready for summer grilling on the weekends, cool mornings spent with a cup of coffee, or quiet family dinners enjoyed al fresco. Contact us today to schedule your free,\u00a0no-obligation estimate<\/a> and make your outdoor living space more welcoming to your family, friends, and guests. Call 415-661-8400<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you throw a party, what\u2019s one thing you always make sure to do before your guests arrive? You probably clean the kitchen, declutter the living room, and spot-check the bathrooms. Maybe you lay fresh hand towels, plump the pillows, and tilt the blinds just enough to get some soft, natural light. No matter whatRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[20,54,56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9914","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community","category-exterior","category-residential-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/9914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9914"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/9914\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/deck-300x225.jpg\")
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