The better the surface, the better the bond...
Unlike concrete, wood is a complex structure of organic fibers that will react with water, heat, impact and overall movement. The result is a surface that poses additional challenges when it comes to long term bond and visual appeal of applied coatings.
If you've had to strip and re-paint / re-stain your peeling deck on numerous occasions, you've had plenty of experience with this reality first-hand.
You need to start with a surface that will co-operate with your plans. Wood that is in reasonably good condition can be coated with great and lasting success with a recommended Daich Coatings finish for decks.
Some surfaces, however, are best avoided or will require corrective measures before proceeding.
Wood deck surfaces that are NOT suitable for coating...
Condition |
Corrective Action (if any) |
• wood covered with a previous coating that is peeling |
• strip down to bare wood |
• oily wood such as cedar |
• do not coat |
• wood with extreme checking / cracking |
• replace affected wood |
• weak and/or spongy wood with obvious signs of rot |
• replace affected wood |
• plywood on an unsound structure |
• Improve structure |
Contact us for clarification about any surface or if you have any technical questions at info@daichcoatings.com or call 1-866-463-2424.
Take an honest look at the surface you want to coat and choose the best path forward.