DECK CLEANING
Deck sealing can be performed during good weather conditions almost year round here in the South East. Most deck stains and sealers require a string of dry days for proper application and drying. Mannion Custom Painting,LLC offers professional deck cleaning and sealing.

Pressure Treated Wood?
When pressure treated lumber was first introduced, we were told it was "maintenance free". Over the years we have found that decks can become ugly without periodic cleaning and sealing.
Whether it's the bleaching effect of the sun's ultraviolet rays in full sun, or the unsightliness of algae growth in full shade, our high-pressure power washer will clean your deck surface.


Key Benefits
Protect a major investment

Improve aesthetics for your everyday enjoyment

Add to the value of your home with good maintenance
We are offering our service for $1.35 per foot for our stain and seal treatment.



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Our Ultimate Goal is Satisfied Customers

When you entrust your property to Mannion Custom Painting, we go out of our way to create a positive experience. We offer free estimates, consultation for coating and color selection, detailed proposals, excellent craftsmanship, and a written
warranty and guarantee on every project. Here we discuss our deck treatments:


A deck is an extension of your living space. It needs to be taken care of for
long lasting use. That's why we at Mannion Custom Painting, LLC go to great
lengths to do a top quality job. From start to finish we do it right the fisrt
time. With our years of experience we have perfected a process that covers most decks.
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 poor quality 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 energy transfer, it kind of just sits there. Hand brush and roll really presses the coating into the fiber for better protection and a long lasting finish.

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Answers to some Frequently asked questions about Deck & Fence Staining. 1. What is the cost to stain my deck?
Pricing varies from location and condition of the deck, the product used and labor needed. On average to wash a deck properly cost around .50¢ per foot and to stain it runs about $1.35 per foot by a pro.
2.Can you stain a weathered wood deck or fence without pressure washing?
Wood grays naturally over time. The black that you may see is most likely mold/mildew. In order to protect the wood and have good absorption the surface must be cleaned. New wood may not need to be washed, and sometimes you will shorten the life of the wood if your pressure wash it. In the hands of a pro you should be ok. Never use bleach, as this is harmful to the wood.
3.Why do some people say it’s better to sand my deck rather the pressure wash it?
Sanding should be done only as a last resort and left to a flooring professional. When you sand you are removing a layer of the wood, and possible releasing harmful poisons into the air. Pressure treated wood is injected with insect replant and rot repellant. Pressure washing if not handled correctly can damage the wood. Even after a Pro washes your deck the grain of the wood is raised and needs to be conditioned.
4.Should I spray or hand apply stain to my deck?
Opinion differs greatly on this subject, being a Pro for over 15 years I prefer hand application. When you hand apply stain you build up friction and there is a transfer of energy that equates to a lasting finish. Spraying can get messy it uses a lot more product but is quicker then hand application. Also, the over spray will travel far, and it is not good for the environment to have these chemicals floating around.

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Our Ultimate Goal,Satisfied Customers When you entrust your property to Mannion Custom Painting, we go out of our way to create a positive experience. We offer free estimates, consultation for coating and color selection, detailed proposals, excellent craftsmanship, and a written warranty and guarantee on every project. Here we discuss our deck treatments: A deck is an extension of your living space. It needs to be taken care of for long lasting use. That's why we at Mannion Custom Painting, LLC go to great lengths to do a top quality job. From start to finish we do it right the first time. With our years of experience we have perfected a process that covers most decks.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 poor quality 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 makes 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 repellent and mold/mildew repellent 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 energy transfer, it kind of just sits there. Hand brush and roll really presses the coating into the fiber for better protection and a long lasting finish. Roswell,Alpharetta.John's Creek,Dunwoody,Sandy Springs,Gainesville,Painter, Paint Contractor,Fulton,Forsyth, Atlanta, Pressure Wash, Deck Stain Seal House Painter, Free Estimates, Pressure Wash, Wood Rot, Exterior Painter, Painting Contractor, Cumming, Forsyth,Fulton

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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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Cracks, dirt and mold and mildew are clear signs that it is time to refinish your deck. But signs of an unsafe deck are often less obvious. If yours was built before 2004 it was most likely made of chromate copper arsenate (CCA) lumber. These chemicals need to be sealed as to be effective and non-hazardous to people and pets. There have been cases of people getting a splinter in their hand or foot and having an allergic reaction, some needing hospitalization. CCA lumber is no longer used due to these hazards. In order to keep you and yours safe, your deck needs to be properly sealed. Not all sheens of stain or stain themselves will seal in CCA. If you are unsure please contact a professional or better yet drop us a line.

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The problem with the deck was that it had been pressure washed with bleach

and left for about a year without any coating. It had the usual problems

associated with such neglect. It had very dry and cracked boards, boards

where all holding water and had mold and mildew.

We decided a pressure wash was not the best option seeing the condition of

the wood. so we elected to do a chemical wash instead. We the hand brushed

and rolled semi-solid oil base stain. The deck came out great and the client

was highly satisfied.

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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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Deck Preparation.. The Key Ingredient to a Beautiful Deck!

Above you will see two pictures of a deck we did recently. The one to the left shows the
Deck after we pressured washed it and conditioned it. Notice the bright color with darker grain show through? We do not use bleach. This oicture shows how the deck should look prior to staining. The after picture shows is almost done. Please notice how we brush between each board, an important step to ensure a good quality job. Yes, there is a lot of labor involved, but the fruit is well worth it.

Peace

John


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Why you should not use bleach on your deck.

We never recommend using household bleach, because it only kills mildew and does not clean other contaminates on the deck that lead to pre-mature coating failure. Fact is that labotory tests have shown that decks cleaned with bleach suffer from a coating breakdown 60% sooner then that deck that has not bleach. Think about it, do you wash your cloths with bleach only? Of course not! Bleach also can damage the celouse fiber in the wood especially if a pressure washer is used. There are plenty of good deck cleaners on the market and we recommend using one of them.

Peace
John (2011)

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