Deck Coating
What is Deck Coating?
There really is nothing more relaxing than a weeknight or weekend barbecue and relaxing your deck. The peace and quiet of your backyard with the sounds of your family around you and simply relaxing are the rewards you deserve. Enjoying your backyard and deck really can make the days feel so much more relaxing and enjoyable, so it is worth taking the steps to ensure the longevity of your deck. With effective deck coating and deck waterproofing you can extend the life of your deck and really enjoy it.
There are lots of different types of deck coatings and deck waterproofing techniques out there, so we’ll help you wade through this information and explain to you the basics and benefits of each technique.
Often referred to as desk stains, deck coating is a technique used to protect and enhance your deck. By sealing the wood and protecting it from water absorption, staining, and human spills, you can prolong the life of your deck and also easily keep it clean. Just like when you stain wood chairs, a deck coating brings out the natural colors in the wood and you can also add pigments and dyes to enhance this coloring.
With an effective deck coating, you are able to protect your deck from wood rot and decay – essentially the deck coating process strengthens the natural elements in the wood and prevent premature graying by offering UV protection. To achieve this there are number of deck coating techniques including: solid or opaque deck coatings, semi-solid deck coatings, semi-transparent coatings, and transparent deck coatings.
The solid or opaque process involves a highly pigmented coating that covers the wood similar to the way paint does. This process offers the best UV protection but can peel and wear. A semi-solid deck coating has a high pigment level but is also slightly transparent. This gives you high UV protection and strong penetration into the wood, leaving you with a rich and dark color. Perhaps the most popular type of deck coating is the semi-transparent coating that gives you the perfect balance of optimum UV protection and wood penetration. In addition with this type of stain, your deck retains its natural wood appearance. Because transparent deck coatings have the lowest amount of pigmentation, there is not as much UV protection but the wood absorption and penetration is very high.
So as you can see, there are lots of options for you when it comes to deck coatings. The key to choosing the option that works for you is really considering how you use your deck. Is it a high-traffic area with kids and pets using it? Is your deck in an exposed areas of your yard that gets a lot of sunlight? Also worth considering is the amount of rain we receive here in Southern California. Keeping in mind all of these factors, you can definitely find a solution that keeps your deck looking good while preventing wood rot, decay and graying.
Another way for you to prolong the life your deck and your enjoyment of your backyard is with deck waterproofing. Deck waterproofing is recognized as one of the most effective ways to keep your deck safe from the rotting and decaying properties of water and rain. Using a vinyl membrane that is designed to ensure water protection in high traffic areas and that can withstand the test of time, your deck can be safe from water. At Watertite we are experts in both deck waterproofing and deck coating. With deck waterproofing we use only the leading reinforced vinyl products to give your deck the waterproof protection it needs to last and remain durable.
With technologies including developments in vinyl coatings, you can be confident in knowing that your deck will continue to look good and the deck waterproofing will not crack, shift, seize or peel. Our technicians are very experienced with installing deck waterproofing and have been doing so since 1996. The leading deck waterproofing materials on the market feature: fire retardant fibers, UV protection, flexibility, and mildew prevention. To top it off, deck waterproofing materials have come along way in recent years and your deck will continue to have that same look and feel you want.
As one of the best ways to improve the longevity of your deck, deck waterproofing and deck coatings will really add so much to your enjoyment of your backyard. No one wants to sit out on a deck that is discolored, not 100 per cent safe and has a slight mildew odor. Well, with deck coatings and deck waterproofing, you can rest assured that you won’t have any of these problems!
We at Watertite have been working in Southern California since 1996 and we are more than happy to show you some of our recent work. We can show you decks that were coated and/or waterproofed recently and years ago – you can see for yourself how these techniques really can add life to your deck. A deck is a big investment so it makes sense to take the steps to ensure that it outlasts your barbecue and the hustle and bustle of your family.
Deck coatings and deck waterproofing might sound like intimidating procedures, but really they are just as simple and versatile as your initial deck design and installation. Don’t skimp on the final touches of your deck – remember those peaceful evenings and weekends relaxing in your backyard with a good book, a tasty hamburger and beverage – make them complete with a deck that is coated and waterproofed.
