Deck Completion - Sikkens SRD

Client wanted deck restored to original
install condition and stained with
Sikkens SRD Cedar. Project took
approximately 42hrs prep time and
application time of 4hrs for a great result !

Special thanks to Eric S. and Janice for
assisting on this whopper of a deck...!

Sikkens SRD has a nice look to it and is
comparable to a furniture finish, if you have
cedar don't use anything but Sikkens - the iron
oxide pigmentation is second to none in terms
of quality and color development.

Original high quality cedar deck installed by
Rustic Pines - contact Kevin Ritskes for
a quote on a new cedar deck ;) Their
work is outstanding and they custom build
arbor/lattice work for all clients.

Wet Weather Delays / Moisture Testing Decks

We are in the midst of completing two exterior cedar decks,
one being a restrip and stain and the other due a maintenance
coating follow-up. Weather has put a hold on all exterior
wood work for obvious reasons.

We normally moisture test topside and bottom of cedar
deck boards to make sure we are in the range of no more
than 12-14% for ideal coating application. This ensures
uniform development of color, sheen and penetration
into the wood's capillary layers.



We often see decks with splotchy appearances, uneven
sheen development and overlap and a lot of this is due
to the surface being too wet to stain.

Let's hope for some dry weather this week !

Looking to Custom Build ?

If you are looking to custom build an addition or finely crafted
home....point your browser to WhiteHall Homes.ca

David Farris and his team are legendary across East Oakville,
the Muskokas and Downtown Toronto for work that signifies
excellence and a level of quality that is unmatched.

Busy June !!!

We are in the midst of a large deck project, a kitchen cabinet
repaint, and a small alcove wall for a client wanting a recessed
LCD cabinet for his latest home theatre update.

Pictures to follow of all three projects once completed.

A note to our kitchen cabinet clients - generally speaking
our HVLP process for cabinet repainting takes 5-7 days
to reach a cure state that is safe to install without
scratches. We always provide touch up as part of our
service - so no need to worry. Since we use an acrylic
waterborne system that is easy for a homeowner to touch
up there is no worry about nitrocellulose or heavily solvented
coatings fumes or vapours. In other words ,safe for babies, pets
and those with sensitivities to chemicals.

Current HAPs list legislation is fast outlawing the use of
nitrocellulose or amino alkyd conversion varnish coatings - they
are just not safe for anyone to apply or to be exposed to.