{"id":148362,"date":"2025-02-14T10:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/services\/deck-fence-painting\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:27:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:27:48","slug":"deck-fence-painting","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/services\/deck-fence-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"Deck and Fence Painting"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”45″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_image=”147332″ back_image_auto=”yes” parallax=”yes” overlay_color=”color-dblue” overlay_alpha=”75″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174169″ overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”186150″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”fontsize-210105″ uncode_shortcode_id=”648320″]Interested in a Great Looking Deck and Fence?[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”124379″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”683625″ subheading=”Our decks and fences provide us with great social gatherings, peaceful solitude and time for reflection. Having these areas look great is an important part of seasonal enjoyment.”]Make your outdoor spaces look great with a fresh coat of paint or stain.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”145933″ subheading=”We know what it takes to make these areas look great and understand that they require regular maintenance. We stain and paint decks, fences, and all your outdoor structures.”]A Perfect Oasis Awaits[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”134969″ subheading=”Decks are made up of rails, steps, deck floors, lattice skirt boards, posts, pergolas, trellises, benches and have many different shapes and sizes. They are a highly visible and essential area of your home. As the outdoor living space of your home, it is important to have them maintained and looking good for your seasonal enjoyment.<\/p>\n

The successful staining or painting of decks relies on the selection of the right products for the surface, proper preparation and regular maintenance. Our deck staining and painting services start with:” text_color_type=”uncode-palette” text_color_solid=”#ff0000″]Your Outdoor Area Deserves a Professional Finish[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”101371″ subheading=”Stains come in solid and semi- transparent forms. Solid stain resembles paint and is opaque while semi-transparent stain allows the wood grain to show through. The choice between the two is a matter of personal preference and desired outcomes.”]Selecting the right product for your deck:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”108124″]Stain comparison: Solid stain vs Semi-transparent[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”119817″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Solid Stains<\/strong><\/td>\nSemi-transparent Stain<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opaque (shows texture not grain)<\/td>\nShows wood grain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can be applied over semi-transparent<\/td>\nCannot be applied over solid stain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alkyd, acrylic or emulsion base<\/td>\nAlkyd or emulsion base<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alkyds for new wood or recoat<\/td>\nAlkyd for new wood or recoat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-Priming<\/td>\nSelf-Priming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Life span 2-5 years before recoating<\/td>\nLife span 1-2 year before recoating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Easy to apply like paint<\/td>\nRequires more expertise in applying<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

There are paints available to coat deck surfaces including polyurethanes, floor emulsions, acrylics, and alkyds but these are the least preferred products. The issue is that when they fail, they peel and require extensive and time-consuming scraping to remove. For the most part, these products are only used if the existing coating is paint.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”565900″]Preparing the Surfaces for the Stain or Paint[\/vc_custom_heading][uncode_list icon=”fa fa-check” icon_color=”color-mblue” uncode_shortcode_id=”135624″ icon_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Proper preparation will enhance the look of your decks and fences. Proper preparation consists of the following:<\/p>\n

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  • Washing (power washing and hand washing)<\/li>\n
  • Scraping<\/li>\n
  • Priming (all stains are self-priming)<\/li>\n
  • Sanding<\/li>\n
  • Caulking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/uncode_list][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”499144″ subheading=”Solid stains can be applied by brushing, rolling or spraying. Semi-transparent stains needs to be applied by brush although there are accepted methods of rolling combined with a brush finish that are commonly used.”]Application of the Product:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”133964″ subheading=”Decks are high maintenance items and in order to keep them looking good, you will need to recoat more often than other exterior surfaces. Like the rest of your home, decks are exposed to weather. However unlike other exterior surfaces of the home, rain and snow sit on them, they are walked on, shovelled on, have heavy items sit and dragged across them, have plants grown on them and are exposed to a whole lot of other activity. In order to keep decks looking good, they require maintenance.”]Maintenance:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”213177″ subheading=”Solid stains can be applied by brushing, rolling or spraying. Semi-transparent stains needs to be applied by brush although there are accepted methods of rolling combined with a brush finish that are commonly used.”]Our suggested maintenance program:[\/vc_custom_heading][uncode_list icon=”fa fa-check” icon_color=”color-mblue” uncode_shortcode_id=”176081″ icon_color_type=”uncode-palette”]<\/p>\n

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    • Every 1-2 years, clean and recoat deck floors, steps, and the tops of your rails<\/li>\n
    • Every 3-5 years, clean and recoat rails, posts, skirts, and other areas of the deck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Our managers can arrange for you to have a prearranged deck maintenance schedule. You can also request this service through email and we will follow up with you to get details on your project.[\/uncode_list][vc_accordion typography=”advanced” sign=”plus” content_border=”yes” gutter_simple=”1″ active_bg_color=”color-xsdn” radius=”lg” shadow=”lg” titles_size=”h4″ titles_weight=”600″ uncode_shortcode_id=”169311″ active_tab=”1″ active_bg_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”0″ title=”How to pick the best colour for your exterior painting project?” tab_id=”efe01523-2776-616726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742497784266″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”134585″]The selection of colours is made easy with Elite Trade Painting. We provide colour charts and samples as well as guide you in the use of our suppliers\u2019 online tools.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-mblue” size=”link” btn_link_underline=”btn-underline-out” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fpicking-paint-colours%2F%23exterior” uncode_shortcode_id=”153130″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”1″ title=”Timing for Exterior Painting” tab_id=”1665420124-2-016726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742497784266″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”106365″]Exterior painting is a seasonal project in most regions as rain and cold weather prevent the safe application of exterior paint products. However, the enhancement of paint products during the last number of years has allowed painting at colder temperatures. Many paints now have a quick-drying formulation that has a 1 to 2 hour no wash off feature, which allows painting in more uncertain weather conditions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-mblue” size=”link” btn_link_underline=”btn-underline-out” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fbest-time-painting%2F” uncode_shortcode_id=”117594″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”3″ column_padding=”1″ title=”How to get ready for exterior painting?” tab_id=”10314d48-70e0-016726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742497784266″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”131432″]It is easy for clients to prepare for the exterior painting process. Clients must tightly close windows, move outside furniture and other items away from the building and park vehicles away from the areas being painted prior to the start of power washing and painting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-mblue” size=”link” btn_link_underline=”btn-underline-out” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fgetting-ready-for-painters%2F%23exterior” uncode_shortcode_id=”132247″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”3″ column_padding=”1″ title=”Best paints, primers and coatings for decks and fences?” tab_id=”1665420124-1-8616726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742497784266″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”551814″]Solid and semi-transparent waterborne alkyds are the best products for decks and fences. Many prefer semi-transparent oils, although these are less environmentally friendly. All stains are self-priming. In the case of painted decks, we use a porch and floor enamel. This product is self-priming, but a waterborne alkyd primer can also be used.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-mblue” size=”link” btn_link_underline=”btn-underline-out” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fbest-paints-primers-stains-coatings%2F%23decks” uncode_shortcode_id=”148535″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”1″ title=”What do we do to prepare the decks and fences of your home for painting?” tab_id=”aa1f9a12-9a9a-6174249092508817424973512181742497784266″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”600053″]Our exterior surface preparation for decks and fences consists of<\/p>\n

      a) cleaning, which can be a full-power wash or just cleaning as needed,<\/p>\n

      b) scraping, wire brushing, and sanding of the old coating to ensure a stable base,<\/p>\n

      c) other structural repairs and processes as required.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-mblue” size=”link” btn_link_underline=”btn-underline-out” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fpreparing-surfaces-for-paints-and-coatings%2F” uncode_shortcode_id=”434802″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”1″ title=”How long do exterior paints, stains, primers last on decks and fences?” tab_id=”db722c0f-b167-4174249092508817424973512181742497784266″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”796659″]A solid stain and porch and floor enamel will need to be recoated every 3 to 6 years, with walked-on surfaces requiring more frequent recoating, especially on heavily trodden areas. Solid stains require significantly less preparation for recoating as there is usually little to no peeling. Semi-transparent stains require recoating every 2 to 4 years, especially on the walked-on surfaces. The advantage of a semi-transparent stain is that there is no peeling, which makes recoating easier and faster.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-mblue” size=”link” btn_link_underline=”btn-underline-out” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fpaints-primers-stains-coatings-dry-time-longevity%2F” uncode_shortcode_id=”200153″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”1″ title=”Can you use varnish for exterior painting?” tab_id=”1742498417538-6-3″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”165711″]A typical acrylic or oil-based varnish is not suitable for exterior application. However, a Spar varnish is specifically made for exterior use and is the only varnish we use for exterior application. The use of Spar varnish is not common on decks. However, there are some speciality coatings by manufacturers, such as Cabot Stains, that provide a similar look to varnish.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-mblue” size=”link” btn_link_underline=”btn-underline-out” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fbest-paints-primers-stains-coatings%2F%23varnishes-stain” uncode_shortcode_id=”181372″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Revive your outdoor living spaces with our premium deck and fence painting services. We use specialized coatings that provide years of beautiful protection against the elements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":147332,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"portfolio_category":[423],"class_list":["post-148362","portfolio","type-portfolio","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","portfolio_category-residential-exterior"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/148362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/portfolio"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148362"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/148362\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":148368,"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/148362\/revisions\/148368"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"portfolio_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/langley\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio_category?post=148362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}