Outdoor Living Gets a Make-Over With Deck Refinishing in Blaine

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the deck has to be its soul. Today’s home designers exercise every option to extend indoor living into outdoor spaces, but you’re years ahead of them. You’ve had a wood or composite deck for some time now and regularly enjoy barbecues, game nights, and just relaxing on it with a good book. Continue making your deck the focal point of your yard with quality deck painting by Schwartz and Sons Painting. Over time, your deck will show signs of wear that include discoloration, cracking, and splintering. Being proactive about deck painting extends the life of your deck so that you can enjoy many years of safe, comfortable outdoor fun.

Professional Deck Painting Benefits

A worn deck not only looks unattractive, but it presents a safety hazard when homeowners neglect regular deck care. Splintering wood can hurt tender toes and bring playtime to a halt. Lack of periodic maintenance also results in wood that splits. This compromises the structural integrity of your deck.

While deck refinishing is a popular project for weekend do-it-yourselfers (DIY), getting professional results requires knowledge, technical skill, and the right tools and equipment. A few mistakes during the refinishing process will leave you with a deck that looks and functions worse than before you started the project.

With the help of our expert deck painters, there is no need to waste time renting a power washer or buying a sander from your local hardware store. We’ll help you to choose a stain that color-coordinates with your home and outdoor decor and that combats environmental challenges that are unique to Blaine MN. You’ll get the look, safety, and function that you want from your deck without any of the hassles of trying to apply messy stains to old deck surfaces yourself.

 

Choosing Among Deck Stains

Selecting the right stain for your deck can be a chore if you’re new to deck care. There are a number of products on retail shelves that support amazing deck transformations thanks to advancements in materials manufacturing. Our experienced painters will introduce you to the latest products that’ll suit your tastes and functional needs. Here are some types of coatings that we use on our deck restoration projects.

Clear Coat

Professionals apply clear coatings to decks to protect the wood while letting the natural beauty of the wood’s grain and color shine through. These coatings offer minimal moisture resistance and protection against ultraviolet (UV) light. To maintain these properties, you’ll have to re-stain your deck every year. If your deck has an existing stain, you must completely remove the old stain before applying a clear coat. Applying a clear coat works well if your deck is already in great condition since clear coatings don’t hide imperfections.

 

Semi-Transparent Stain

Semi-transparent stains allow you to get a hint of color while still keeping the natural look of your wood deck. They are more durable and offer more UV protection than clear coatings. Semi-transparent deck finishes usually last about one to three years, and they come in a variety of colors.

Solid Stain

Solid stains offer the most protection against UV light and moisture. Their rich pigmented colors look great on wood or composite decks. Because of the stain’s repellent properties, periodic deck cleaning is easy. Solid stains offer the most color choices of all deck stain finishes. Solid stains cover imperfections well and are excellent choices for older wood decks or those that have significant weather damage. Unlike clear coatings or semi-transparent stains, solid stains require commitment. It’s hard to change colors or return your deck to the look of its natural wood once you apply solid stains.

 

Our Processes

You know quality work when you see it. Those picture-worthy decks that grace the pages of your favorite home decor magazine aren’t maintained by amateurs. You’ll need the right equipment and expert application techniques to get the look that you want for your deck. Our professional painting company offers a budget-friendly alternative to DIY deck care. Here’s how we deliver great results.

 

On-site Consultation

Once you have decided to restore your deck, we’ll meet with you to discuss your needs and preferences. We know that each of our customers is unique. Whether you inherited a poorly maintained deck through a recent home purchase, or you want to keep a well-kept deck looking like new, we can help. We pick stain products that offer the right color and protective properties that you need for your deck. During the consultation, we inspect your deck to find out its condition and repair needs.

 

Prepare Site

Chemicals in deck cleaning and stain products can harm delicate plants and shrubs in your yard. Before beginning the deck refinishing process, we carefully cover surrounding landscaping, siding, and fixtures that aren’t being stained.

 

Clean and Smooth Surfaces

We thoroughly clean decks to remove dust, dirt, and mildew. Depending on the condition of the deck, we’ll use a power washer to remove debris and old finishes from it. Applying a wood brightening cleanser to deck surfaces is an option to remove stubborn discolorations. We also sand down worn, uneven surfaces and those that still have remnants of old stains on them.

Apply Selected Stain

Our technicians expertly apply fresh stains to clean, smooth surfaces using professional equipment. We avoid common DIY deck staining disasters such as uneven color, brush marks, and splotches by understanding stain properties and considering environmental conditions at the worksite.

 

Why Choose Us?

We are a licensed and insured painting company that has been serving households in and around Blaine MN for over 20 years. Our technicians are thoroughly trained to make sure that they have the integrity, knowledge, and skills to refinish decks at our customers’ homes. We keep our customers informed throughout the deck restoration process, and we leave worksites clean. Our work is backed by a two-year warranty.

“Time is money” is a saying that resonates with everyone, but if you think about it carefully, you’ll realize that time is more valuable than money. You can always earn more money, but you can’t get back the quality time that’s meant to be spent with family and friends. By hiring Schwartz and Sons Painting, you can get affordable deck restoration services and still have time to plan your next outdoor party.

If you’re ready to reclaim your outdoor living space with a newly refinished deck, call us today for a free quote on service.