Re-vamp your deck today
Is your deck in need for a good maintenance and has lost its luster? If a deck is not maintained well then it can become a health and safety hazard pretty quickly. Selling your home or inviting people to your home can also become unbearable if your deck is not up to scratch. Restore your deck to its original beauty by removing dirt, most, grime and old dead wood fibers. We have a comprehensive wood staining process which will help your decks and outdoor surfaces reach their true potential.
Our Wood Staining Process for Decks
- Pre-clean: We remove moss, debris, algae and lichen from the wood before the deep clean. We also nail down all the nails if they are protruding upwards from the surface.
- Deep Clean: Then comes water-blasting which removes all dead wooden fibers and makes sure that the surface is completely clean before the staining.
- Staining: Once the deck is dried, we use an oil based stain over your surface. Oil based stain is better than water based as the end finish is much better. Staining is better than just painting as it is more suited to New Zealand’s climate. It is better to stain the wood only once as a second coat does not actually stain the wood but just forms a layer on top. This layer in time will crack and peel away.
- Painting: If you do not like the look or feel of wood fibers then we would suggest that you paint over the stain. Paint acts as a layer on top of the stain and provides the ultimate protection against the environment.
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Simply fill in the form to receive a free color consultation so you receive the best solution for your painting needs. The team will be in touch within 1 business working day to schedule in a time/day that fits you best, or call us directly on 0800 199 888.
Staining is a very permanent solution and hence should be done by an experienced and trained professional. Pre-cleaning of the surfaces has to be done thoroughly to remove dead wood fibers, moss, dirt and debris. If this is not done correctly then the stain will only be coated on the surface and will not actually ‘stain’ the wood. At Superior Painters we have a skilled and certified team with years of experience behind them.
At Superior Painters we like a challenge and hence we only stain areas such as decks, outdoor wooden surfaces and furniture. We do not do touch ups as that would just not challenge us.
Things to keep in Mind
HEALTH AND SAFETY
When working with stains, especially oil stains it is vital to wear gloves, a mask that covers your nose and goggles as the fumes can be quite poisonous. If you are around workers while they are staining then make sure you take the above precautions.
Conditioning and Finishing
If you do not want the stain to leave blotches on the wood then it is wise to apply a thin layer of conditioner prior to staining it. Once the stain is applied you can also apply a finish after it. The finish makes sure that the wooden surface is shiny and smooth. A finish is generally applied to wooden furniture rather than decks and outdoor trimmings.
Types of Stains
Oil based stains have a better finish than water based stains. However water stains do come in a larger variety of colours as compared to oil based ones. So choose a stain that suits your needs best.
Mixing Stains
You can try and mix two different coloured stains to make a custom colour. However make sure that the two stains are of the same brand and product type.
Picture Perfect Guarantee
Our Picture Perfect guarantee is our promise to you that we will give you a ‘magazine worthy’ result after we have finished painting your home. We value quality above price. We are confident that we can and we will provide excellent results because we take the time to understand what you need.
Our trained and certified professionals will make sure that your home looks like a picture from Home and Living. We have a straight forward process and are clear communicators and will love to have you with us every step of the way.
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