Deck Refinishing Pro Tips

Hot weather is still around the bend, but it’s not too late to start getting your deck ready for a gorgeous Jacksonville summer!  Use our 4 pro tips to get your deck ready to go:

• Check for Damage – Check your deck thoroughly, including all boards and railings, corners and steps. Plan to repair rotten wood, splintered or warped boards, rusted hardware, loose boards, etc.  If you have the tools, the time, and the know-how to handle all deck repairs, you can generally get the deck spruced up in a single weekend.  If you have reservations about taking on deck repairs, call on a good painting contractor in your area and let their deck refinishing team take care of it.
• Deep Cleaning – After making the necessary repairs to your deck or fence, dive into the deep cleaning. Any mildew, mold, insect nests, salt, and grime needs to be banished, typically through high quality pressure washing.  You need the right combination of water pressure, cleaning solutions, and skill.  If this seems overwhelming, remember that good painting companies are prepared to offer pressure washing services in tandem with their deck refinishing services.
• Paint or Stain When Needed – Investigate your deck boards to find out the condition of their coatings. Paints and stains do more than just make your deck look good – they also protect your decking from the elements and enable them to look and function better for longer.  If your deck is fading, or if the topcoats are peeling or not protecting as well as they should, it’s time for a fresh coat!
• Call in the Pros – Oftentimes, the best tip for getting your deck into great shape is to find the best painting service in your area and hire them for the job! Great painters know how to repair rotten wood or replace boards, sand and install decking correctly, deep clean the surface to prepare them to receive topcoats, and then apply the paint or stain perfectly.  Let the professional painters get to work on your deck and rest assured everything will be done well, and you can relax and spend your valuable time doing anything else.

Here in Northeast Florida, the deck is often the center of everything, not just in summer but nearly all year long.  Keep your deck, dock, pergola, and fence in great shape with help from the best professional painting company!  The Painting Craftsmen is the best professional painting service Jacksonville FL homeowners trust with their property.  Our customers in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fleming Island, San Marco, and throughout Jacksonville know us for our commitment to quality and outstanding customer service.  When it comes to getting your deck in great shape, put your trust in us!