A wooden deck can be a wonderful investment for any home, but over time, even the most durable decks can start to suffer wear and tear from constant exposure to the elements. When it comes to protecting your investment, making sure that you take the time to have your wooden deck professionally stained ever so often is likely one of the most important things you can do to keep your deck looking its best and to extend its lifespan. To help highlight just a few of the many benefits of regular deck staining, our team of skilled painters have taken the time to put together this short list that we hope you will take the time to read through and then give us a call to schedule your deck staining service.
Improve Your Decks’ Appearance
Having your deck professionally stained is a great way to help highlight the natural beauty of your deck’s wood grain. By investing in this simple service, you can greatly improve the overall appearance of your deck like you wouldn’t believe. Wood stains come in a wide variety of different tints and colors, letting you match the color of your home, or giving you options that will help you maintain a more natural look for your wooden deck area while still keeping it protected from the elements.
Easier Than Painting
When you compare the kind of effort and the amount of work that goes into painting your deck versus staining it, you’ll likely find that the latter is a much easier and faster process. While both methods can help to protect your wooden deck from the elements, staining generally doesn’t require any kind of primer, making it so that the project can be completed in almost half the time it would take to paint it. Paint also happens to be more susceptible to the sun’s UV rays, as well as deterioration from regular foot traffic, making it fade faster and leaving your deck unprotected. Staining only needs to be done every couple of years, and can help to significantly reduce the amount of maintenance your deck requires.
Rot & Infestation Prevention
In addition to the level of enhanced beauty that a high quality wood stain can bring to your deck, it can also provide your deck with an effective seal that helps to guard it against rot and infestation that could eventually cause your deck to collapse. Regular staining will also provide you with a layer of protection from mold and mildew growth, which could warp or otherwise damage your wood over time if it were to be left untreated.