You love your deck; it is a place where your family can go outside and relax and spend time together. But when you walk outside on your deck you notice that the paint is chipping away and it is not a smooth deck as you once had. It is starting to look old and not the look you were hoping for anymore. So, let’s redo your deck! Where do you start and what do you do? Bill Engler Painting is here to help you with just that. Let’s talk about what you should do.
Remove Old Deck Paint
When you have an old deck that needs to be repainted you do not want to skip steps to hurry the process along faster. Each step is very important and will make your deck look great. The first thing you need to do when you are preparing an old deck for painting is you need to remove the old paint from the deck. So, how do you start to remove old paint?
1- You need to wash and clean the deck. It is old and outside so you need to use a stiff broom to sweep off the dirt and debris. You will also want to use a deck cleaner to get the mold and mildew off and any loose paint that might still be on the deck.
2- You will want to use a paint scraper or a soft bristle brush to get rid of old paint that is chipped and left on the deck
3- Once you have scraped all the old chips away then you need to sand the deck. You will want a smooth surface so that when you repaint the paint will go on smoother and more even
Remember when you are re-painting a deck you want to make sure you do not skip any steps. Yes, your deck is going to be outside and it is going to get more wear and tear on it. But by skipping a step will make the deck not last as long or look as great.
Best Type of Paint for Deck
When you are choosing the type of paint you need to consider a few options. You will need to choose what opacity you are wanting. Do you want something that shows the wood more? Then you need to go with a low opacity. But if your deck is old and you want to cover up a lot of it then go with a higher opacity. You need to consider durability. Your deck is outside in the rain and wind. You have pets and people walking all over it. You want to find something that is durable and will last. Let’s not forget about texture. Remember the deck is outside so you don’t want it super smooth because it can get slippery. But there are nonslip additives and that is a great way to go.
Deck Painting & Staining, Interior & Exterior Painting & More in Shillington, Muhlenberg, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, Exeter, Wernersville & Greater Reading, Pennsylvania
When it comes to your deck you want to make sure that it is done properly. You do not want to skip any steps, because if you do the wear and tear on your deck will start earlier than you were hoping for. If you are wanting a professional to come and re-paint your deck, give Bill Engler Painting a call today!
