Ask The Experts

"I'm building a new deck. Do I have to sand the wood before I apply a deck coating?"

Yes, sanding is the best method to prepare new wood to accept a coating. When wood goes through the milling process the wood fibers are compressed creating a condition known as MILL GLAZE. This prevents your coating from penetrating into the wood resulting in premature failure of the coating. And for the best in deck coatings, stop and see us at Marquette Wallpaper & Paint.