When it comes to protecting the wood on your deck, which is better staining or painting the wood? Most people base the decision on what they find esthetically pleasing. However paint or stain has their own set of pros and cons when it comes to use. For those who are searching for the answer as…
Paint is a mixture of solvents, resins and pigments. Solvents are what makes paint ‘wet’. Most interior paints are latex the solvent is water, while oil-based paints use mineral spirits. When the solvent evaporates it leaves the resins which are the binders that hold together the pigments and binds the paint to the surface. Pigments…
At this time of year, many homeowners start to tackle their list of spring cleaning chores. Those tasks that you find yourself completing only once a year. An area that is often overlooked is the deck. This should always be added to your spring cleaning list. To extend the life of your deck, it requires…
When you have your home painted you want to make sure that it is done so that it will last for a while. You don’t want to have to repaint over and over due to bad workmanship and terrible products. If you want to keep your paint lasting there are several things that you can…
There are two major contributing facts when it comes to outdoor elements that destroy wooden decks. One being water damage and the other is sun damage. UV rays beam on decks all year long. It is this damage that Bill Engler Painting would like to discuss so the next time your deck needs some restoration…
Repainting the exterior of your home is a major project and should not be taken lightly. New paint on a home is a great way to spruce up the look of a home and increase the value at the same time. The best time of year to make a change in your exterior paint color…
Spring is the perfect time to sweep off your wooden deck, roll out the barbeque grill and host a backyard get together. Decks provide all sorts of entertaining opportunities, whether you are hosting a birthday party or just want to spend a quiet evening eating dinner with your family. If you have had your deck…
If you have a wood deck in your backyard, you know how many endless hours of entertaining it can afford. The outdoor living space that a deck offers is priceless. As much as you love your deck, it is important that you properly maintain it so that you can enjoy it for years to come.…
Decks do not stay looking beautiful forever. But the question you may be having is can my deck be restained? Bill Engler Painting wants to go over a few situations where staining your deck may need some extra help because it may not work and even if it can, it may not be as easy…
If you are like many homeowners, you have a spring cleaning list a mile long of tasks that you’re hoping to complete as the weather gets warmer. Much of the time these tasks include projects inside and outside of your home. One thing you might want to think about adding to your spring cleaning list…
