Replacing Planks
Planks that have cracked, split or rotted may need to be removed. Individual planks may be pried up and replaced with new lumber of the same type. Although a structurally sound choice, newer wood will not match older when using a clear sealer or a semi-transparent stain.
Selecting a Stain or Paint
If the lumber used to build your deck looks just perfect in condition and color, you may elect to apply .a clear sealer For most of us, the deck will benefit from a little color, but the choice of stain or paint used will vary with preference and deck condition. A deck that is in good condition with minimal splintering and uniform color throughout is a good TESTIMONIALS
Clear sealer deck or siding
candidate for a semi transparent stain , which soaks into the wood and leaves the grain of the wood visible. Solid stains, as we use on this project, coat the surface of the wood like paint and will hide replaced lumber and minor weathering. If the condition of the wood is especially weathered, a resurfacing stain containing grit is a forgiving choice and manuelzpaintinghomeimprovementinc.com
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