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When it comes to decks, C.C.P. can help you repair, restain, repaint, or even rebuild yours. Homeowners depend on a professional to inform them on the best way to take care of their deck. CARTER CUSTOM PAINTING can help you finish or refinish your deck. First of all, PENETRATING FINISHES ARE BETTER THAN PAINTS! We caution against paint or solid stains, even though i am in the painting business to make money, i would rather give my honest opinion and steer you away from painting. Any horizontal surface, especially one subjected to heavy foot traffic, is extremely hard to keep paint on. Even solid alkyd stains, which for years have been recommended, are to brittle and sit on top of the wood waiting a chance to flake. I recommend penetrating finishes, such as semitransparent alkyd stains and clear wood preservatives which are absorbed into the wood fibers to protect better against mold, mildew, and rot. We use an emulsified oil, which is far superior to paraffin-based coatings(such as thompson's water seal) that reguire biannual re-treatment. Even with the best finishes your deck should be recoated every three years.
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