Deck Painting & Staining Services
in Southwest Washington
Professional Deck Staining & Painting Services
Maintaining your outdoor surfaces can do a lot to boost your overall curb appeal. Here at CertaPro Painters® of Southwest Washington, we specialize in professional deck staining and painting services. We recommend investing in routine touch ups for your outdoor entertainment areas in order to protect these wood surfaces from wood rot and insect damage. Most staining applications will last for 3-4 years. When you renovate your deck you will instantly create a more inviting place to relax during the warm weather seasons. Below are a few of the steps we take to ensure a seamless staining or painting service.
Scraping: Our painters will remove any dirt, gravel, and chipped paint.
Power Washing: It is best to have a completely clean surface prior to staining or painting for a smooth application.
Sanding: If needed, our team can smooth away any rough or raised surfaces.
Apply Paint or Stain: The last step is to apply your selected color of paint or stain.
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Deck Maintenance & Upkeep in Southwest Washington
Homeowners throughout Southwest Washington know that a well maintained wood deck can add both value and enjoyment to your home. Whether you live in Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, or a nearby community, regular deck maintenance is important due to the Pacific Northwest’s frequent rainfall, moisture, and changing seasonal conditions. Routine sweeping and cleaning can help remove dirt, leaves, moss, and debris that accumulate throughout the year. It’s also a good idea to inspect your deck regularly for signs of loose boards, wood rot, cracking, or other damage and address repairs before they become larger issues.
To help protect your deck from moisture and everyday wear, an annual professional cleaning or power washing service can remove built up grime and prepare the surface for staining or sealing when needed. Regular maintenance can extend the life of your deck while keeping it looking its best for outdoor gatherings and relaxing with family and friends. If you notice peeling stain, fading, wood rot, or other signs of deterioration, contact CertaPro Painters® of SW Washington for a free consultation.
The job was done professionally and masterfully from beginning to end. One could not find a better group.
- Lucinda S. | Washougal, WA
Deck Staining Services in Southwest Washington
Staining your deck not only highlights the wood grain and improves its overall appearance, but it will also increase its lifespan by preventing rot and insect infestation. Deck staining will also prevent the wood from absorbing moisture, which can freeze causing costly damage.
When it comes to choosing deck stain colors, there are plenty of options, from natural-looking clear wood stains to bold solid colors. While you’re looking for one to suit your project, you should consider that a clear stain will bring out the wood grain, while a solid color will reveal very little of the wood’s natural color.
Many homeowners leave their pressure-treated wood as is because they think that you can not apply stain to treatment. This is not the case. There are many different shades of stain that can complement the look of treated wood. You can stain all decks whether they are pressure treated or they have already been stained.
When To Re-Stain Your Deck
Homeowners should re-stain their decks periodically. The lifespan of your stain will depend on several different factors including:
The elements: direct sunlight is the biggest threat to your deck because it can cause the stain to dry out and weather much faster. Rain can also cause damage, especially if your deck is not treated. The wood can soak up the water and when the temperature cools it can freeze, causing cracks. With each season cycle, your deck can become a little weaker.
Foot traffic: Once you have applied a good deck stain, typical use of your deck will not begin to show signs of wear for several months. Gradually, the stain will begin to wear as the small particles of dirt beneath people’s shoes rub on the deck’s surface like sandpaper.
Types of Stain Finishes Offered by CertaPro in Southwest Washington
Transparent or Translucent
This is what most people think of when looking at stained floors or furniture. They can be clear or tinted but will leave the most natural wood grain showing after being applied. These are usually oil-based products that will penetrate deep into wood surfaces and are single coat applications. Wood MUST be bare to use these products in most situations. These are usually the best products to use on new decks or fences. Colors choices are limited and changing colors will usually require removal of previous coating.
Typical maintenance cycle (horizontal surfaces) = 1-3 years.
Semi-Transparent and Semi-Solid
These products are in between transparent and solid (some wood grain will show through). These products are usually water-based and don’t necessarily require removal of previous coatings to be used. Depending on desired outcome and product used, a one or two coat application may be necessary. There are numerous color options when using these stains and custom colors can be created as well. Changing colors with these stains usually limit options to similar or darker colors from current coating. Some situations call for a “wet-on-wet” 2 coat application with these products. This consists of applying a second coat before the first coat is fully dry.
Typical maintenance cycle (horizontal surfaces) = 2-4 years
Solid
Solid stains have the same appearance as a paint (no visible wood grain). The bonding process for these stains gives much higher durability to walking surfaces than paint. Solid stains are usually water-based and can be applied over previous coatings. Any color can be made with solid stains. Color changes can be done with solid stains and will generally require at least two finish coats depending on colors. Wear and tear will be more visible with solid stains, but touch-ups are fairly easy to perform..
Typical maintenance cycle (horizontal surfaces) = 3-5 years
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