Aged Cedar - Proper Prep Prior to Coating Application

ColorScapes Painting is thorough and meticulous

with surface preparation prior to deck coating application.

We are somewhat taken aback when we learn that other

painting firms shy away from quoting the necessary

sanding work that must be done prior to successful

deck coating system application.

Again, 95% of the job is the prep work. skip this

step and the results will not be what you hope for.

Deck coatings must "lay down" into freshly sanded

cedar fibre and not "float" on an aged slurry layer

of dead wood cells.

Start with at bare minimum 36-50 Grit Pad and finish with

120 and the surface will accept coatings beautifully, last three

times as long and be much easier for maintenance coating

in the future.

Decks that require significant sanding and prep work

are quoted at 4.75 to 5.00 per sq/ft2 and this includes

all product for application. Not cheap obviously, but we

guarantee our application and are cheaper than standard

carpet installation prices. 600 sq ft of deck takes 18-22hrs

of hand sanding alone to get to that fresh new cedar appearance

and it cannot be done with a vibrating mat sander - it has to be

done by hand belt sanders.

Special thanks to Arlene for this project and Janice on the assist ;)