The Perfect Deck Stain/Seal Procedure

We call it the three step for the best deck finish.

It consists of Preparation, Product and Application. These three steps done correctly will
Result in the best finish for your deck. Short changing any of these steps will only make for a bad job.
1) Prep- Deck got to be clean! I don’t care how old or new it is, it needs to be washed. In the hands of a pro the pressure washer is the ideal tool. In the hands of a novice it will damage your deck and shorten it’s life. Never I mean Never use bleach!!! Bleach only damages the wood’s fiber and does not I repeat does not kill mold. Bleach only make mold look like it is gone, but it’s not. Bleach actually spreads mold. Bleach can also void your terminate contact around your home if you have one. Got mold use a mold killer. There are other means of cleaning your deck, but if you pressure washed it you have raised the grain. The deck needs to be conditioned, check for a product in the home improvement stores.
2) Product- Can’t say enough here, but I will say you get what you pay for! I prefer oil semi transparent for most applications. Oil feeds the wood, draws out moisture and tends not to scuff off like latex. It’s water repellant and mold/mildew repellant as well. The semi allows the grain of the wood to show through too!
3) Application- Hands down got to brush and roll. Spray just don’t cut it! Spaying does not allow for frication/energy transfer, it kind of just sits there. Hand brush and roll really presses the coating into the fiber for better protection.
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Washable Flat Paint.

Through the years I am constantly asked what is the best finish to put on my walls?
The answer is, it all depends on what you the client is looking to achieve.
A majority of my clients all want washable walls. Most have the misconception that and eggshell or semi-gloss is the best choice. Both eggshell and satin have there pro’s, and con’s. These finishes always enhance wall imperfections, things like nail pops and plastered joints. This can be a nightmare especially on large walls and entry halls. To circumvent this problem flat has been used, but flat does not wash! You only make a bigger stain.
Recently paint manufactures have been rushing to develop washable flat paint.
Some brands have done real well, as I can attest from professional use. Please understand
That these paints are not dead flat, they do have a very slight sheen, but they work real well. If you are interested in brand recommendations please contact us, we would be happy to share our experience.
Peace
John

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What to do with a problem deck.

Some decks require extra prep work to achieve a quality finish. I will discuss how to finish a deck that has multiple problems. Use this link to go to my Youtube page. "http://www.youtube.com/user/MannionCustomPaintin"


Here you will see a deck that has about three coats on it two of stain and one with a clear sealer. Also present was mold and mildew. What we did was to use a chemical stripper and allow it to sit for about thirty minutes, we then pressure washed it off using as little pressure as possible and a wide tip. After the wash we soaked deck cleaner on all areas, let it sit for about five minutes and then followed up with a wood conditioner. The conditioner is needed as the grain is raised during the pressure wash. As you can see the
Deck came out great.

Peace
John

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Interior Painting, Green Friendly Paints & VOC's

VOC’s are solvents in paint that get released into the air as you use the finish. They can cause headaches, dizziness and other symptoms. Long term effects are unclear, but according to the Environmental Protection Agency some VOC’s used in paint are troublesome. The government has tried to help curb the emission of VOC’s by limiting the content per gallon to 250 grams per. Problem is with these Green Friendly paints some do not stand up as long as higher VOC paint. Please make sure when painting that plenty of fresh air is circulated through the space being coated. We normally use high velocity fans to accomplish this. Also please make sure a room is allowed to dry before
spending extended amounts of time there. Any questions or comments please contact me.

Peace
John

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