{"id":27,"date":"2007-08-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-08-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/refinishing-a-peeling-porch"},"modified":"2007-08-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-08-25T00:00:00","slug":"refinishing-a-peeling-porch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realty.com\/blog\/home-tips\/landscape-decks-fences\/refinishing-a-peeling-porch\/","title":{"rendered":"Refinishing a Peeling Porch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Q: We have lived in our home for about eighteen months and I have already had to<\/p>\n

stain the floor of our wraparound porch twice. I understand that the elements<\/p>\n

play a huge part in this problem but it is a covered porch. Right now we have it stained with an exterior oil based solid stain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sounds like you have a solid color oil based stain on the porch,<\/p>\n

and I’ll assume that it is wood. If it is peeling as often as<\/p>\n

it is and is somewhat protected from the elements, you probably<\/p>\n

have an adhesion problem due to improper preparation.<\/p>\n

If the finish is peeling deeper than the top coat, you will have<\/p>\n

to strip off the finish. I would recommend removing all coats down to<\/p>\n

the raw wood. Since there are multiple coats, you will have to<\/p>\n

either use a good stripper or sand it down. Either way, you have<\/p>\n

your work cut out for you.<\/p>\n

I’d probably go the sanding route. It is not as messy, and will<\/p>\n

most likely be the most efficient way. You will first want to set<\/p>\n

any nails or screws. Rent a floor sander or belt sander and grind<\/p>\n

it down. Be sure to get thorough instructions on its use.<\/p>\n

There are a few different finishes you can apply to a deck.<\/p>\n

Decks are very vulnerable to the elements and take a lot of<\/p>\n

wear and tear. The fact that they are a horizontal surface, which allows<\/p>\n

water to sit for extended periods of time. This can lead to paint failure if not prepped and coated with the proper coating.<\/p>\n

We have recently been experimenting with some industrial coatings<\/p>\n

that are very durable and can be applied over any sound coating, but<\/p>\n

I would not recommend using them unless you are an experienced pro.<\/p>\n

If you decide to go with an industrial finish, use an epoxy primer<\/p>\n

with a polyurethane topcoat. This finish is very durable, but will<\/p>\n

get slippery when wet, more so than a solid deck stain.<\/p>\n

So, that leaves you a few other alternatives, including solid deck stain,<\/p>\n

oil based deck enamel, or latex deck enamel. We have had the most success<\/p>\n

using a solid deck stain, which creates a flat finish. Solid stains will<\/p>\n

last longer than any other stains if applied properly, especially if it<\/p>\n

is a covered porch.<\/p>\n

Applying over a clean, dry surface is of the utmost importance. Be sure<\/p>\n

the deck is cleaned very well using a deck cleaner. Let it dry for a few<\/p>\n

days and then apply two coats of either an oil based or latex deck enamel.<\/p>\n

A primer should not be necessary, as most deck enamels are self priming.<\/p>\n

As always, be sure to read the label for proper surface prep and application.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

This information is brought to you by Tim Perryman of<\/p>\n

Perryman Painting in<\/p>\n

North Highlands, CA.<\/p>\n

<\/em><\/p>\n

To locate some reliable professionals to give you bids on refinishing your porch, please return to our site at: homeadvisor.com<\/a>, type “Clean and Seal a Deck” into the search box and submit a service request so we can match you with the ideal service professionals in your area.<\/p>\n

Good Luck!<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Kathy Maynard<\/p>\n

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