A word of caution. Don't make the mistake of hiring your local Brookline painting company to restore your deck's beauty. Most painters do not posess the skills necessarry let alone are equipped to properly refinish your deck to the highest quality standards as identified by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDCA). Unlike other painting companies that cut corners to curtail cost and turn a profit, we maintain our position as the leading deck restoration contractor in Brookline by being professional.
The kind of weather the outdoor wood will be exposed to also plays a factor in determining the best stain-base for your project. If the wood is going to be in direct exposure to wind, rain, and sunlight, an oil-based stain is the best choice. This is because it is more durable than a water-base and will provide a more complete protective layer against these elements.Here on the east coast we experience extreme weather conditions that require careful considertion prior to restoring your deck and can visit your home in Brookline to develope a customized approach.
Wood Toned & Clear Stain Tinted wood finishes add sheer, nearly transparent color allowing the most wood grain and texture to show through. Clear finishes protect and beautify the wood. When deciding on colors, darker is better when it comes to UV resistance. Here on the east coast we experience extreme weather conditions that require careful considertion prior to restoring your deck and can visit your home in Brookline to develope a customized approach.
Semi-Transparent stains introduce delicate color to the wood's surface. Semi-Transparent stains contain the lightest pigmentation designed to accentuate natural wood grain and character. When deciding on colors, darker is better when it comes to UV resistance.Here on the east coast we experience extreme weather conditions that require careful considertion prior to restoring your deck and can visit your home in Brookline to develope a customized approach.
When it comes to restoring your Brookline deck, there are many things to consider. Deck Staining is key in terms of providing that finish of grain that you love as well as the protection to preserve your wood. Depending on what details you are looking for, Deck Stains offer protection from ultra-violet rays, mold, mildew, water and more. Adding Deck Stain to a wooden deck can add years to its expected lifetime and is not just an aesthetic measure to your home, but a preventative one as well.
From start to finish, we will work with you to make sure your deck exactly what you want at a fair price. We want to be the company that you would recommend to friends and family for all of your home improvement projects in Brookline.
Before we dive into our process vs what you'll typically receive by lesser quality painting companies in Brookline, allow me to explain in detail the general deck painting process. Depending on the type of deck and overall layout the vast majority of painters employ the old painting processes that is decades old. This is a problem because, in our opinion the standard household deck paints and stains used today are not as good as those of the past. Several years ago a typical process would have been to first start off by cleaning the deck, then applying some paint. Some painters still use a Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) solution as a cleaning agent for decks. For those that do not know how exactly these solution works, it simple has phosphate groups that neutralize the ionic bonds holding the dirt, grease etc to the surface. While it is a great solvent, many times the phosphates becomes absorbed into worn and weathered wood which can lead to paint failures. Also, in the past utilization of this product has led to adhesion problems if any residue was left behind. Fast-forward to today and we can see numerous products readily available for purchase at our local big box stores.
Deck Stripper Residue Over the years of being in business both staining and painting decks in Brookline, we have found many painters are unware of the problems associated with residue. Any and all stripper residue that was either injected into the wood fibers via power-washing, absobtion in weathered wood can reativate and damage the deck permanently. The deck boards would need to be replaced at this point. All of the strippers used need to be completely removed, prior to our next step.
It is important to note that a solid color finish will provide you with the most durable surface, provided it was properly prepared. These coatings create a surface film, that seals and protects the wood fibers and is a great choice when coupled with a compatible oil-based primer. The heavier, thicker primers lock in loose wood fibers, fill voids and provide maximum adhesion. Many Brookline painters used a product referred to as Kilz interior alkyd primer, meaning an oil based primer. We had tried this primer in the past and were met with failures long before Kilz offered an exterior version or the several readily available primers in Brookline.
Isn’t it time to scrap that warped, splintery, faded wood? Finish Masters can replace and upgrade your deck with high-performance composite decking at a great value. This is a cost effctive way toenjoy long-lasting, low-maintenance beauty for decades to come. After all, your time outdoors shouldn’t be spent sanding, scraping and staining – it should be spent sitting on your deck enjoying the view. If your home is in Brookline, and your deck could use some repairs, please feel free to contact us either by phone or email. We would love to hear from and we would love the opportunity to discuss what our great company can do for you. We will present you with multiple options to curb cost and get the very best results.