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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Paradise, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He gave me a quote and did exactly what he said he was going to do. He was clear about to procedure and what he needed to do. It was nice and clean after the service, I didn't have to do any touch ups or clean ups. I was so happy with the results, I hired him to complete resurface my driveway."
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ultra coat painting
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Paradise, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"I have had Ultra Coat Professional Painting do several small and large, interior and exterior painting projects for me. Roger Owsiany also provides skilled Handyman type services. I have referred him to others and so far, he's done work for my father and also several of my neighbors. All of us have had similar excellent experiences and have Roger as a "My/our first call" status!"
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Schiller Painting
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Paradise, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

If you are looking for a Painting Contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments, and following through on promises. Schiller's Painting is the answer. Serving Northern Michigan with a combined 25 years of experience, you can count on us to work with you every step of the way. We do all types of painting jobs.. We provide the highest quality of workmanship, quality materials, and professionally friendly service. We believe in making you a customer for life.

Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

Footings for ground-level decks need to be at least 12 inches deep, and some areas require them to be even deeper. A standard range for deck footings is anywhere from 12 to 48 inches. The minimum footing depth is determined by an area’s frost line and soil conditions. If you’re unsure how deep to install deck footings, check local building codes to find the minimum footing depth in your area. 

Pressure-treated lumber is one of the most affordable types of decking upfront. This material is widely available, so you can usually find pressure-treated lumber at almost any local home improvement store you visit. Keep in mind that wood requires a lot of upkeep with repainting and restaining, so any kind of wood may be more expensive in the long run than something like PVC decking.

Deck boards should be spaced no more than three-eighths of an inch apart. This is enough space to allow water and small debris to pass through without collecting on the surface, but not enough to create a tripping hazard. Certain materials, like pressure-treated wood, shrink over time, so they may need less space at installation.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

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