Protecting Outdoor Wood - Decktek Coating in Prescott

Protect bare feet and outdoor wood surfaces in Prescott with Decktek Coating.
It’s better to paint or stain outdoor wood surfaces, rather than leave it bare, to protect it from nature. When wood is exposed to weather — rain, sun, snow, dirt — they can all damage wood. What you want to do is waterproof it. Without waterproofing many decks develop mold. There are significant differences in how to treat the wood when it’s painted, or stained. Decktek Coating deck refinishing in Prescott explains the differences and the importance of treating outdoor wood.

Painting and staining prevents the wood from warping and twisting. It protects the wood from the damage the sun and rain can do to it. The life of the wood is extended when it is properly cared for. Essentially protecting the wood really preserves the life of the wood.

Have children who love being barefoot? A well cared for deck is virtually free of splinters. Coating your deck with either stain or paint prevents the splitting and cracking of the wood and can help prevent splinters from those tender little feet.

A quality stain and sealer, though, penetrates the wood grain to seal it, while also allowing moisture to escape from the wood. It won’t chip, peel or crack as the deck wood swells and shrinks. The more tinting the stain has, the better protected your deck will be from fading and moisture.

Don’t paint unless you can cover all six sides of every piece of wood. In situations where pieces of wood are sandwiched together, and the joined surfaces can’t be painted, then the pieces should be joined as one by thoroughly caulking all connecting joints. If all sides can’t be reached, you’ll get the best protection with an oil or oil-stain finish — not with paint.

Never paint a wood surface that has previously been oiled. The paint won’t stick, and you’ll have a mess on your hands forever. After wood is oiled or oil stained, even the most minute spots of leftover paint show up like a headlight on Lover’s Lane. If you insist on painting an oiled surface (or on oiling a painted surface), you must first take the time to use a paint remover followed by thoroughly sanding the wood.

If you are not sure which products to use when treating outdoor wood, you can always contact an expert. Decktek Coating offers deck refinishing in Prescott and has years of experience protecting wood. Ask them about their unique ZR-100 sealant. Call for 928-899-3255 today for a free consultation. Read more about Decktek ZR-100 advantages by visiting http://decktekcoating.com/

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