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When to paint your deck?

When to paint your deck?

May 24, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

When should you paint your deck?

Decks offer homeowners a valuable place to relax, entertain, and host barbecue parties. They are a great addition to any home that increases its resale value and allows families to spend more time outdoors. However, several homeowners fail to pay attention to their decks or invest in their regular maintenance, causing them to develop issues and reducing their lifespan.

Outdoor structures, such as decks, remain exposed to different weather conditions and withstand wind, sun, rain, snow, and humidity, which affect their appearance. They require the application of a protective coating to minimize deterioration, enhance their look, and reduce potential wear and tear.

Why is painting a deck essential?

Applying high-quality deck paint makes them look beautiful and is a great way to cover any wood imperfections and add vibrancy to the outdoors. Paint offers an edge over other deck finishes like sealers or stains. It provides better protection to the wood, is available in several color options, easy to clean, resists mold, rot, and heat damage, offers design flexibility, and is more durable and lasting than other finishes due to its thickness. For deck painting, homeowners need weather-resistant paint capable of enduring the various outdoor elements and do not peel or crack over time.

However, painting a wooden deck is not as easy as several factors can interfere with the process, including the weather conditions. Deck painting is a significant investment, and homeowners should get it right the first time to save valuable resources.  

Best time to paint a deck

A common question several homeowners ask painting contractors is when is the best time to paint a deck. Though a deck needs repainting when the previous paint starts to show signs of wear and tear and deterioration, weather plays a crucial role in determining when a deck should be painted. Heat and humidity can spoil the paint job if not taken into account.

Ideally, spring or early summer is considered the best time to paint a deck. It helps correct the damages the deck suffered during the harsh winters and prepare it for summer and fall fun with friends and family. Based on the weather conditions a region experiences, consider the driest season as the perfect deck painting time.

Painting companies and experts recommend a temperature between 50-degree and 85-degree Fahrenheit and Relative Humidity levels of 40 to 50 %. Painting the deck in the dry season ensures that it looks best and lasts longer. Avoid painting when the sun is shining brightly and directly on the surface, as it causes the paint to dry quickly and result in brush marks. Taking up deck painting during cold temperatures prevents it from spreading smoothly and adhere well to the surface. It causes the paint to peel and crack shortly after completing the job. Moisture also creates issues for the deck surface, making it essential to ensure a clean and dry deck before paint application.

Deck painting tips

Here are some valuable deck painting tips for a flawless finish:

  • Ensure to complete all the required repairs before painting an old deck. Replace nails, fill holes and cracks with exterior-grade epoxy putty, apply caulk at joints, and use a primer to prime the bare areas.  
  • Invest time to prepare the surface properly. Cleaning, power washing, applying mold deterrent, sanding, scraping, and priming are essential for an even, smooth, and perfect paint job.
  • Always paint on a thoroughly clean and completely dry wood deck.
  • Add anti-skid additives for a better grip and prevent slipping accidents.
  • Use plastic sheets to cover nearby trees and shrubs.
  • Avoid painting a previously oiled deck surface.
  • While repainting, scrape off the peeling paint instead of removing the old paint entirely.

Choosing the right time to paint the deck keeps it protected and ensures that homeowners can enjoy the space for a long time without frequent repainting needs. Hire a local painter that provides quality deck painting services for a quick and perfectly accomplished paint job.

This article is written by George Linardic, founder of Superior Painting Services- top rated painting company in Miami

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How to Apply Primer Properly

How to Apply Primer Properly

March 15, 2021 by admin

How to Apply Primer Properly

People often mistake the importance of applying primer before painting as they think it takes up too much time and is not really needed. However, it is vital since primer ensures a better finish for the top coat and makes it last longer than usual. How does it work? Simple – The primer makes it easy for the true color of the paint used for the top coat to come through. It has to be done using the correct technique.

Ensure the wall is ready

The wall has to be totally clean before the primer can be applied because any leftover residue will not let the primer coat well. Can you imagine a freshly painted surface showing protruding nails, screws or debris on the wall? Remove all furniture if possible or cover it up with cloth. Use appropriate tools to pound in nails or screws. Wipe the surfaces with soapy water and clear residue with a wet towel (lint-free). A layer of spackle over the nail or screw holes along with an adhesive tape for the seams should be used. Don’t forget to sand the spackle to make it flush with the wall. The areas you don’t want to paint should be protected with painters tape.

Selecting which primer to use

Consider how the paint job will look after it is finished. Your options are oil or latex primer. The latter has a lot of advantages such as – ease of application, flexibility, and resistance to peeling and cracking. Soap and water can be used to clean latex primer. If you are painting on milled lumber, it is best to use oil-based primer, as it can seep into wood easily and prevent tannin (from the wood) from rising to the surface.

Applying primer on surfaces

Primer needs to be stirred from the bottom of its can so that the sediment doesn’t cause issues. On a paint tray, pour some of the primer and apply it around the wall with a good quality paintbrush. The painters tape can mark the boundaries better. Apply the primer to the edges and switch to a paint roller. Wipe away the extra primer and start covering the remaining portion of the wall. Don’t forget to overlap what you just did using the brush.

At Southwest Professional Painting, we have lots of experience in this field and are happy to help out. Feel free to shoot us an email and our representative will get in touch with you.

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