Deck Staining in St Louis – Fresh and Protected for Winter!
The beautiful thing about decks is that, weather permitting, you really can enjoy them throughout any season. Whether you’re soaking up the sun in your flip-flops or enjoying a good book under a blanket, you can love your outdoor space year-round. And, this really can be said for deck maintenance too. As long as the […]
Full Deck & Lattice Refinishing in Webster Groves
Deck Refinishing Process This project was in Webster Groves, and we were asked to freshen and refinish the deck and other surfaces (including rails & spindles, stairs, skirt boards, posts, decking, both sides of lattice, privacy wall, and pergola). This deck cleaning and staining project took about 3 days total and cost around $2,300. Our […]
How soon can I walk on my freshly painted deck?
A fresh coat of painting or staining on your deck is always recommended every 18 months to 2 years in St. Louis. Decks take a lot of beating from our 4 seasons from snow to hot sun. You can sometimes wait for up to 3 or so years to repaint your deck, but to keep […]
Semi-Transparent Stains vs. Solid Stains
There are a few different kinds of deck preservatives used by house painters and homeowners. The various types can be broken down into 2 different categories: sealers and stains. Both categories contain a variety of finishes ranging from transparent to solid. Sealers Clear sealers have no colorant, but they soak deeply into the wood and […]
Why You Should Replace Rotted Wood
Throughout the 4 seasons in St. Louis, sunshine, moisture, wind, and cold temperatures cause great damage to our exterior woodwork. Exposure to these elements often leaves us finding rotten boards in our siding, trim, decks, fences and railings. Sometimes small patches of rotten wood can be cleaned out and then filled and repainted without disturbing […]
Why You Should Have Your St. Louis Deck Refinished
St. Louis Decks are a great way to “be outdoors” without really leaving your house. Sadly, many homeowners neglect them, and they lose that fresh, new look. St. Louis Deck refinishing is not that hard, and it will protect your deck for years to come. Why should you refinish your deck? Decks these days are made of […]
The Art of Pressure Washing Decks
Since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started banning the use of pressure treated wood due to chromated copper arsenate (CCA), most people have decided to seal their wood decks as the EPA suggests to …