How does your deck look? With spring on its way, it’s a good time to start thinking about sprucing up. There are some great products for finishing or staining that can bring your old deck back to life. Exotics (or hardwoods) such as Ipe wood or Mahogany should be handled with care. Scott Alexander, President of A&M Paint and Wallpaper in Portsmouth, NH recommends using C2© brand guards and stains. C2© offers a variety of colors that are water-based, quick-drying, UV protected, and environmentally safe. If you prefer oil-based products, Scott suggests using Storm System© brand guards and stains for soft & hardwoods.
“Storm System dollar for dollar offers a higher quality product at lower price points than [some of the other brands we carry]”, says Scott. A&M Paint and Wallpaper can even customize the color you want, while you wait! For composite decking, power washing with mild soap & water should do the trick, but if you’ve got a mildew or mold problem, or find that the pile of leaves left sitting there left a stain, using Seal Once© brand mold & stain eliminator is a top of the line product to buy.
If you’re looking to build a deck this year, be sure to plan early before calendars fill up. Here are some tips to consider:
Decks.com has these tips and more in detail. They also have a fabulous planner that’s free for you to use! Call us today to get started.