Our Local Painters Will Protect And Perfect Your Outdoor Space With Our Deck Staining Services in Naperville, IL, St. Charles, and Surrounding areas
If your deck looks a little dingy, cleaning it can help. However, you must seal your deck to keep it in good shape. Neglected decks can fade, crack, split, and warp from UV radiation and rain. A well-maintained deck looks nicer and lasts longer. Due to the waiting time between cleaning and sealing, this project takes multiple days. 360° Painting of Naperville & St. Charles’ deck staining services make it easy on you.
A water test is the easiest approach to check wood sealer or finish absorption. Sprinkle the deck with water. If it soaks in immediately, seal the deck. Your deck may not need sealing if water beads up or stands on it. However, a fresh wood treatment may be needed.
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Choosing a Stain or Sealer for Your Deck
Choose a deck stain or sealant that resists water, mildew, and fading in high-traffic areas. Sealers and stains are oil- or water-based. Oil-based coatings stay longer, but water-based finishes are more durable. The four main sealants and stains for deck staining are listed below. Each has more pigment. As you add more pigment, wood grain, and texture become less visible but better protected.
- Clear water repellant often provides basic protection, including waterproofing, minimal UV protection, and sometime mildew growth prevention. Because these are clear or natural-look finishes, there is minimal amount of UV protection and the underlying wood will begin to gray within a few months. Performance ranges from 6 months to up to 2 years.
- Toner or tinted water repellant is very similar to a clear sealant, except additional pigment or color is added. This provides additional protection against sun damage, further delaying the graying of the wood. In addition, the color can help to restore the original look of the wood even if a small amount of fading has occurred.
- Semi-transparent stains contain additional pigment, providing subtle color while still showing the grain and texture of wood. These provide additional protection against water and sun damage, usually lasting for 3 to 4 years.
- Solid stain protects wood best because it has the most pigment. It also covers the wood grain, revealing only some of the texture. Solid color stain hides damaged wood fibers in badly weathered wood. This category has more color options, so choosing complementary hues for horizontal boards or railings and vertical balusters or spindles is a good idea if you’re looking for color variation.
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When choosing a stain, remember that the finished color varies based on the wood itself. If you are applying a new stain over an old one, choose a color that is similar to or darker than the original. To allow the new coating to penetrate into the wood, the old coating should be adequately worn or thoroughly stripped. Our team can help you determine the right stain for your deck.
Get Started On Your Project
Deck staining services offer the chance to improve the look of your outdoor space while also protecting it. Call our team today at 630-884-8714. We can provide you with a free evaluation and estimate on-site.
