How to Choose the Right Paint for Your Coquitlam Deck Painting Project

In Coquitlam and throughout the Lower Mainland, spring is in the air. As our weather warms up, residents are cleaning up their homes and yards, preparing flower and vegetable beds, and tackling exterior paint projects. You may be wondering how do you choose the right paint for your deck. That is what we are going to talk about today in our blog.

Deck Material

The first consideration is what the deck is made of. Whether you are choosing a stain or a clear coat or a paint, you first want to be sure to choose a coating that is compatible with your particular deck, whether it is wood or a composite material.

Grain

If you deck is wood, do you want to see the grain? This may be important to you—or not.

Previous Coatings

Are you trying to match a previous deck colour or house colour? That may play a role in choosing your coating. Just like inside the house, it is easier to paint a darker colour over a lighter one than the other way around. This would hold true in Coquitlam or anywhere else.

Maintenance

Is maintenance a big issue? Paint will require more regular attention and new coatings than a clear coat or stain in order to look good. In the damp Coquitlam climate and salt air, maintenance will be a must.

Environmental Issues

If environmental effects are important to you than you may want a coating that has a low VOC (volatile organic compounds) content. Is special drying time or ventilation a requirement?

Foot Traffic

How much traffic does your deck get? Some coatings will last longer than others and require less maintenance. How busy your deck is should be a major consideration.

If you are baffled by all the choices, then talk to a professional painter who can counsel you give you a beautiful professional finish to your deck project.

So, if you need professional painter for your spring exterior project, this is our business, and we can be reached in Coquitlam at (604) 910-4828.

Level 5 Painting are experienced and dependable interior and exterior, residential and commercial painters based in Surrey, British Columbia. The Level 5 Painting crew performs at the highest industry standards to exceed your expectations and deliver painting projects with phenomenal results. 

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about your next painting project, then please call us at (604) 910-4828.