Colorful Insights

There is no easy solution or one-size-fits-all for this problem. Treated deck boards weather and crack. People have been misinformed that painting a deck will stop the weathering process and help it to hold up well for a long time. That’s just simply not the case.

If you apply a solid stain, paint, or other film-building product to your deck, it will almost always peel. This happens because water gets inside the cracked wood, and then releases, causing damage to the coating.

In over 20 years of business, we’ve never seen a deck that has not weathered and peeled, to some degree. >But there is a way for you to keep your deck from peeling, and it involves regular maintenance.

The proper way to seal a deck is to stick to sealer-type products, and re-apply the sealer every two to three years as needed. You will know when it’s time to reseal because water will no longer bead up on your deck. That’s a sign that your sealer has lost its effectiveness and needs to be redone.

Custom Coatings is an industry leader with more than two decades of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential painting and coatings projects. We know what types of deck sealer are the best and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Our mission is to educate you on the most cost effective way to achieve your desired results. We will take the time needed to help you understand all of your options through a detailed consultation and written proposals with specifications - not just a price.

85 percent of our business is repeat business. We take pride in that. Our customers routinely refer us to the family, friends, and neighbors when the opportunity arises.

Just call us at 828-482-0168 and let us provide you with a free estimate on your next project.

If you knew you needed a heart operation, would you trust that project to an inexperienced physician who is on a break from Med School?  We would guess that your answer would be no. 

You shouldn’t trust something as expensive as your house to an inexperienced contractor either.  Let’s face it; any type of home improvement project is going to come with a price tag.  Shouldn’t you be concerned with the type of quality and skill that you’re getting for that price? 

At Custom Coatings, our experts have decades of not just experience, but certified success. 85 percent of our business is repeat business.  We take pride in that.  Our customers routinely refer us to the family, friends, and neighbors when the opportunity arises.

It is very important for a contractor to listen and understand the needs and wants of his clients. Your contractor should show enthusiasm for your project and suggest ideas that can make your project stand out. A good contractor can help relieve any stress or concerns you have about your project.

Our business is built on expert knowledge, outstanding customer service and the highest quality work for each client we serve. We rely on a knowledgeable team, excellent supply chain partners and continually educate our employees on the latest methods and equipment to maximize efficiency, durability and energy savings. We are fully licensed and insured and lead the industry in safety.

Custom Coatings isn't strictly a "big box" company. We bring our expertise and passion for quality work directly to you - where you live. Whether it's a new coat of paint, wallpaper or pressure washing, put the Custom Coatings team to work at your home. We offer worry-free projects with dedicated, background checked employees who are reliable, prompt and trustworthy. Simply select your paint color and we will handle the rest.

Trust us to make you our next satisfied client!  Just call us at 828-482-0168 and let’s talk about your project!

Our answer to that question is “absolutely!”  This issue is what separates the real companies from the “fly by night” outfits that many people are scared of.

The fact is, many companies either do not carry insurance, or they don’t carry the right amount of coverage limits. 

You don’t want to be liable for any injuries or damages to any property that happens during your project. That is why working with a fully insured contractor is so important. It protects both you and the contractor to ensure that if something does go wrong, you are both covered.

There are varying levels of coverage, but two of the important types of insurance that your contractor should have are Comprehensive Liability and Worker’s Compensation. If your contractor is properly insured it let you know that they are legitimate and are invested in getting the job done correctly and safely.

Comprehensive Liability Insurance

Comprehensive Liability insurance protects you and your contractor against claims of bodily injury, physical injury, or damage to the property. You don’t want to be held responsible for paying all the damages that can occur in an accident, no matters whose fault it is.

Worker’s Compensation Insurance

Worker’s Compensation insurance gives medical care for employees who are injured in the course of employment, in exchange for relinquishing the right to sue his or her employer for negligence. This offers not only another layer of protection for you to avoid legislation, but also makes sure there is money available for any medical or rehabilitative services needed for anyone injured on your project. Again, though no one thinks these accidents will happen, it is best to be prepared when working in the construction field.

Completed Operations Insurance

Completed Operations insurance protects the contractor from liability from any injuries or damages that might happen after the project is completed. The contractor will take care to complete the project safely and free from all reasonable hazards, but it again protects you against a worst-case scenario.

The thought of having to tackle the task of painting the exterior of your home or business can be a mix of excitement and, for many people, dread.  Those who seek to do it themselves have to first commit the time and the energy, and whether or not you are planning to do your own work or hire professional help such as our experts at Custom Coatings, you want to be sure you get the best performance for your dollar.
 
In our last blog we talked about how spending a little more money on a better quality paint up front can actually save you time and money in the long run because it will last longer, meaning you have to repaint less times over the life of the house.
 
Let’s take a look at another way to increase the performance of your exterior paint job and make it look better as well.  The product is called Peel Bond, and we use it on every exterior peeling paint job we do at Custom Coatings.
 
Peel Bond is a fast-drying, penetrating water-based filling primer that is used in exterior applications on everything from rough surfaces to stucco, plywood, brick, and T111 siding.
 
Peel Bond literally saves hours of prep work and because it primes and fills at the same time, and because it dries fast painting can begin much sooner than with other, less effective oil-based primers.  And the result is simply spectacular.  Not only will your exterior paint job look smoother, it will also last 7 to 10 years or more without repainting.
 
“Peel Bond is just another tool that helps us ensure that our customers get a premium painting experience every time,” said Custom Coatings Business Development Manager Patrick Stillwell.  “It helps us to be more efficient in the prep stage, and it most certainly increases the performance of a good latex paint exponentially.  Our painters love it, and so do our customers.”
 
For more information about Peel Bond, visit their website.