Painting and Staining Your Fence, Deck or Porch

Painting helps prevent expensive repairs to your fence, deck or porch. Most homeowner can do the painting themselves, but, it does require countless hours of preparation work. There are also many different paint products such as stains, paints and sealers. Each has specific preparation and application methods. If done incorrect, your painting will not adhere and the costs to fix will be significant.

Read carefully and follow the directions exactly. Feel free to call a professional painter like, Classic Painting. They can make sure your project gets done right.

Painting
Fence painting takes a considerable amount of time and effort. See the process below.

1.) Wet and clean the area with a pressure washer. While the surface is still wet, apply a mold and mildew remover. Follow the product’s directions and then rinse off. Let the surface dry completely.

2.) Sand, scrape and repair all damaged wood

3.) Prime all exposed wood. If there are many spots, prime the entire fence.

4.) Lay down tarps and begin painting. Cover all the sides of the wood with paint. Apply at least two coats of paint.

Staining
Stain highlights the wood's natural colors and textures. Staining is similar to painting, but, there are a few unique differences that make staining a skilled craft. Before applying stain, it’s important to research your specific needs. There’s a variety of wood types such as pine, spruce, mahogany and cedar. Certain varieties require specific stains and application methods. If done wrong, the paint job will be a costly disaster. Be sure to research exactly what your painting needs are. Talking to your local paint store is a good start and will help point you in the right direction.

Staining involves a thorough understanding about the application process. If you need help contact a professional painter. A quality painter, such as Classic Painting, will ensure your painting job gets done right.