Paint or Stain a Deck
#1
01-05-14, 06:45 PM
Paint or Stain a Deck
Which is better, I guess paint last longer?????
How much a hour does a pressure washer get to do my deck?
How much a hour does a pressure washer get to do my deck?
#2
01-06-14, 03:38 AM
Paint might last longer but it requires a primer and when it fails, you need to scrape and prime before you can repaint. Stain is almost always a better choice for a deck! A solid stain looks similar to paint.
Labor prices [and decks] vary so the only way to find out the cost is to get multiple estimates. PWers can be rented if your interested in diy.
Labor prices [and decks] vary so the only way to find out the cost is to get multiple estimates. PWers can be rented if your interested in diy.
#3
01-06-14, 11:08 AM
Group Moderator
Stain is my vote.
On new decks I like to use a semi-transparent to let the grain show through but solid body on an older deck. As Mark mentioned, solid body is going to be the longest wearing stain.
On new decks I like to use a semi-transparent to let the grain show through but solid body on an older deck. As Mark mentioned, solid body is going to be the longest wearing stain.
