Deal with wear first
Peeling edges, bare wood and rough patches need prep before another coat goes on.
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Deck painting Atlanta
Bring a worn deck back with prep that deals with peeling paint, rough boards and patchy color. Alpharetta Painters and Stainers (Paint and Stain) offers Deck painting in Atlanta, and cleaning and wood repair can be added to a customized project scope.
Condition before color
Look past the faded finish
An even finish starts with knowing what's under it.
Include every surface
Put the boards, steps and railings in your scope. Surfaces you walk on need a deck-rated coating instead of ordinary exterior wall paint.
How the job runs
Prep comes before the coating
Assess and scope
Check the material, existing coating, moisture and damage, then set out the prep and repairs in an itemized estimate.
Prepare the surface
Clean the deck, take off loose coating and smooth the rough spots. Fix deteriorated wood before finishing.
Coat and let it cure
Confirm the wood is dry, apply a compatible coating per its instructions and keep the drainage gaps clear.
A clearly itemized estimate
What affects the cost
Deck size, steps and railings shape the scope, and so do stripping, sanding, cleaning and wood repairs. The coating you pick, coverage, number of coats and access also affect the price.
Ask for a free, itemized estimate so you can see the painting separately from the prep and repairs.
Local weather
Let the wood tell you when it's ready
Atlanta's humidity and summer showers can stretch out drying after washing. Shaded boards may stay damp longer than sunny ones, and application also depends on surface temperature and the forecast.
A tip from the trade: test a few typical boards with a wood moisture meter and compare the readings to the coating manufacturer's limits. Include shaded areas, and don't coat soft, rotten or constantly damp wood.
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Talk through your Atlanta project
Tell us which rooms, cabinets or exterior features you want to refresh, where the property is and any damage you've spotted. Then request a free estimate, and we'll talk through prep, finish choices and a scope that fits your priorities.