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RSS FeedWednesday, September 08, 2010
Deck Advice | The Don’ts of Deck Refinishing in NY
We recently got a call from a customer asking our opinion on the condition of her deck. She proudly explained that she has been applying two coats to her deck every year for the last few years and it usually looks great. This year, however, was not so good. We inspected her deck and thought we would share one of the most common pitfalls when finishing a deck.
#1 on the list: OVERCOATING
Transparent, semi-transparent, and semi-solid alkyd stains are single coat systems that are designed to penetrate into the wood. Extra coats are often applied in the mistaken belief that they will add more durability, but what actually happens is that the stain just sits on the previously coated surface, leaving a slight sheen because the stain hasn’t fully soaked into the wood fibers. As this layer dries out, it will flake and peel away from the decking. So read and follow your stain manufacturer’s directions; most transparent, semi-transparent and semi-solid stains are ONE coat applications.
