The deck is an essential part of any home as it serves as a functional outdoor living space for relaxation, entertainment, and recreation. However, over time, the deck may become worn out, weathered, and damaged, requiring restoration to keep it looking its best. Today, we at Bill Engler Painting would like to share some signs…
As a prospective service seeker, especially as a homeowner in need of services, you may encounter numerous uncertainties, particularly when engaging with professionals. Your home represents a significant lifelong investment and should not be treated lightly. Providing regular care and maintenance to your home is crucial for its overall condition, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Recognizing…
Painting sounds like it should be simple job. You just paint the surface and you have this great transformation fit for any budget, right? If the job is done right, yes. If you don’t take the appropriate steps in a painting project, you will find yourself greatly frustrated with bubbling, peeling or even cracking of…
When you are ready to start updating the look of your house, weather will usually play a huge role in when it happens. The warmer the weather the more likely people will feel motivated to make some changes. Warm weather and more sunshine makes your body and mind think that there is more time and…
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…
