Ottawa Deck and Fence Painting

Elevate Your Outdoors With a Great Looking Deck and Fence

Once the spring gets into the swing of things, you might be looking into ways to start those home improvement projects that you’ve been putting off. If revitalizing your fence and deck is one of the projects you’ve been considering for a while now, then you can have your home remodeling dreams come true by reaching out to us at Elite Trade Painting in Ottawa, ON.

Breathe Life Into Outdoor Spaces by Using Stains or Paint

In your backyard, there are elements of your décor that are great when it comes to socializing and having loved ones over. These elements are also great for having peace and solitude in your background, or if you’re looking for a space to reflect upon your day.

That’s why fences and decks are great elements for your backyard, and because they are so important, it’s a good idea to breathe new life into these objects so that things like faded colouring or chipped paint don’t distract.

Popular Service: Fences and Decks

Here at Elite Trade Painting, we’re aware of what’s required to make your decks and fences look as great as they can be. We know that these are spaces that require maintenance every so often, and one of the best ways to provide maintenance to these parts is by painting or staining them every few years.

One of our most popular services is to paint and stain outdoor structures such as fences and decks. We do so to make them look beautiful and to also help them be protected from wear, tear, and elemental elements.

We’re Specialists at Fence and Deck Staining and Painting

There are many moving elements when it comes to decks, such as pergolas, trellises, lattice skirt boards, deck floors, steps, rails, etc. All of these come in many shapes and sizes, and they are also highly visible parts of your deck. Having even one of these elements look old or faded can detract from the entire aesthetic vibe of the structure.

Considering this space will be easy to see and will likely see frequent traffic, it’s imperative that your deck looks good and is maintained. As specialists in deck and fence painting, we can do this for you and make it look professional.

To find success when it comes to staining or painting your deck, you must choose the right products for your structure. Additionally, your structure must be prepared correctly so that the stain or paint will adhere correctly and ensure that you’ll have a beautiful deck for years to come.

Choosing the Product, Preparing the Surface, and Applying the Paint/Stain

When it comes to stains, they come in solid or semi-transparent options. If you decide to go with a solid stain, it’ll be like choosing paint because it will be opaque like paint and the grain is not visible however the texture of the wood will be. Semi-transparent stain, on the other hand, will allow the underlying wood grain to show through.

There’s no right or wrong answer here, so whatever you desire for your deck and fencing is what will be used for your project. You should however consider the following in your choice. Semi-transparent is a high maintenance product requiring recoating every 2-3 years while solid will provide a longer timeframe of 4-6 years of usage. Solid stain does come with the drawback of peeling stain which semi-transparent does not. Have. Talk to your Elite representative to get further information on the choice. Between solid and semi-transparent stains

Preparation is key, we will prepare the surface so that the stain will adhere correctly. This can include power washing or hand washing the surfaces, scraping any loose stain and removal of any semi-transparent stain with a stripper prior to reapplication when required.

After the surface has been prepared for the paint or stain, it will be time to apply the paint or stain. The best ways to do so are with rolling and or brushing. Paint and sold stain is with a brush and roll application while semi-transparent is a brush application although in some cases a mini roller is used in combination with the brush for semi-transparent stain.

Work With Us!

If you work with us at Elite Trade Painting in Ottawa we’ll do all the heavy lifting and research for you. Once you let us know your vision, we’ll source the paints or stains, prepare the surfaces, and ensure you get the result you want.

You provide the vision. We’ll do the work.