"Desoto Painting and Design arrived on time and 3 very nice young men spent hours powerwashing and sanding our 2 decks, approximately 670 square feet. After a day for the wood to dry they came back and masked off all areas that were not to be stained. They then stained both decks. We let the decks stand to dry for 3 days and then they were back to clean up. All went great. Very professional. We will recommend Desoto Paint and Design."
"I am part time in a different country due to my job and Jay with Arise Eagle made the whole process quick, straight forward and provided me reassurance through it all. The roofing was replaced on my home and exterior painting was also done. They did a great job. highly recommend for Bend or central oregon locals."
V & G PAINTING AND CLEANING LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Optimum has painted multiple houses for us; inside & out. They are fair priced and finished on time, even while accommodating some last minute changes. John and his crew are knowledgeable and easy to work with; and no one knows color like Billy. They are our go to Company for paint and home repair."
"Larabee roofing did a good job. After the repair, he walked over the rest of the roof. He tapped in several loose staples and gave me an assessment of the condition of the overall roof."
"Our new home builder gave us the name (and brand) of the color used on our back fence, and we passed that along to Arise Eagle Construction so our side fences would match the rear fence. Upon starting to stain the side fences, they noticed a slight difference in color. They were able to go back to the paint supplier and get the color matched much better. We are very pleased with Arise Eagle Construction."
"Went well. Finished quickly once started, but some delay in starting due to their busy schedule. They did a good, careful job and cleaned up nicely afterward. The door refinishing turned out to require redoing, and they returned promptly and spent a lot of time getting it just right."
Ipe wood can last up to 75 years with minimal maintenance because its own oils help to preserve it. However, to get the most out of your Ipe wood deck, you should perform some routine maintenance, including regular cleaning, sweeping of leaves and debris, and rinsing spills with a hose. It’s also important to repair any deep scratches as soon as you spot them and reseal the deck annually to protect against scratches and scuffs.
Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.
Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don’t want paint that’ll show every mark like matte, but you don’t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.
You’ll need to restrain your deck when you notice fading, cracking, peeling, or mold and mildew over a moderate to large area, or when it’s become especially difficult to clean. As for how often to stain a deck, plan to do it every two to three years or whenever you start to notice extended damage.
You should seal your deck every one to two years, but you’ll also need to clean and repair your wood deck throughout the seasons. You may want to hire a local house cleaning service to sweep and clean the deck thoroughly. These cleaning services cost around $50 per hour.
Inspect your deck at least once a year, and if you notice any damage or rot, expect to spend about $10 to $50 for simple DIY fixes or about $2,000 for professional repairs on more extensive damage.
The Warm Springs, OR homeowners’ guide to deck staining services
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The best time to stain a deck is when it’s dry but not too sunny. How often you restain a deck depends on climate and wood type, but every two to three years is normal.
