With summer right around the corner, May is the perfect time to repaint your sunroom, stain your deck, or freshen your front porch.

The sunroom is often the favorite room in the house. A fresh coat of paint will brighten it up and enhance your enjoyment.

We take great care to protect your windows and flooring while cutting in and painting your ceiling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May is a great time to resurface your deck.

Preparation is key to ensuring longevity and durability of your deck.

We clean the deck using a deck cleaner and a stiff brush, and then rinse thoroughly. After the deck dries, we sand any rough spots to ensure a smooth surface. If any repairs or wood needs to be replaced, that is also a part of our process. We use Sherwin Williams products and  this is their recommendation on the difference in stain transparencies.

Clear, transparent and semi-transparent stains work best on new wood, and nicely show off that fresh grain.

Semi-solid stains are a great choice for decks that get a lot of use. This option shows some grain while hiding more wear and tear.

Solid stains are best fit for decks with older, more vulnerable wood, surfaces with many blemishes or when you want to go bold with color.

 

 

 

We use a brush for detail work and to work the stain into the wood, but then use a sprayer for large, flat surfaces, followed by back-brushing to ensure proper penetration and an even coat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When it comes to the front porch, there are more elements to consider. The deck of the porch, the railings, support posts, ceiling, and steps are elements that require inspection and consideration.

Often there can be rotted flooring that needs to be replaced before the painting can begin. Color choices need to be made for the different parts of the front porch. Matching the step risers with the front of the house wall or considering a complimetnary color. The flooring can be stained or painted. And ceiling colors also need to be considered.