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Del Conte Construction
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

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"Chris refinished cabinets in my home (from a dark, stained, brown to a beautiful white. He also painted walls and trim in several rooms. Chris does beautiful work, has a great personality, and is trustworthy and of great integrity. I will gladly hire Chris in the future when I have other remodeling projects."
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CertaPro Painters
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

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"From initial walk around with Jesus to final walk around with Naaman, complete professionalism applied most amicably. The paint job is magnificent and the price was, too."
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Painting Rainbow Company
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

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"Very good, we had a lot of plants around the deck mostly in pots & large rose bush at one corner, they moved all the plant & covered to protect the rose bush & themselves. Very effecient. Cleaned up & moved plants back. Would hire them again for any painting job. Reasonable priced."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

For homes in areas with extreme weather, high heat, or intense sun exposure, high-quality acrylic paint is the best option. Acrylic paint is durable, resistant to both heat and cold, and provides a protective barrier with excellent UV resistance. For best results, look for acrylics that contain natural earth pigments, which are better suited for resisting sun damage. While oil-based paint is also durable, it can be prone to fading in high heat and can become too viscous to apply easily in cold temperatures. Additionally, choosing a neutral or light color like gray, beige, or white can help, as these colors absorb less heat than darker shades.

DIY staining or painting is manageable with proper preparation, including safety measures, necessary tools, and adherence to safe weather conditions for application.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

It’s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won’t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.

Painting a damaged pool deck is not recommended if the substrate is crumbling, cracking, spalling, or otherwise actively deteriorating. Continuing deterioration will result in the paint also delaminating or flaking off the damaged surface. Minor damage such as chips or hairline cracks that are not actively deteriorating can often be repaired enough to paint over. A damaged pool deck with a lot of cracking and deterioration should be replaced for best results.

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