Deck Stain Color & Maintenance for Tennessee Homes This Fall

Keeping up with your deck shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. By checking on it in spring and fall, you should be able to catch most issues before they become a bigger problem. This fall, clean it off, check for damage, and seal it with a deck stain color. In the winter, ice can severely damage your deck in Central Tennessee, so protecting it from inclement weather is essential.

Thoroughly Clean the Deck

Summer fun can bring water, dirt, dust, mud, rocks, and sand onto your deck. From charcoal smudges to chalk stains, you could have a lot of moderate cleaning on your hands. Sweep it well to remove any loose debris. If you see anything stuck between the boards that you can reach, remove it.

Then, use a deck cleaner and follow its instructions to determine whether the boards should be wet or dry when you apply it. Let it set for about 10 minutes, and then scrub!

Check for Damage to Your Deck

Fall is the perfect time to make repairs. The crisp weather demands outdoor time, so you can enjoy the fleeting sunrays while ensuring your deck lasts longer. Look for any loosened hardware and cracked or rotted boards. Tighten the screws and give the handrails a good, solid shake to make sure they’re firm. Also, inspect the board connecting the deck to the house to ensure it’s solid.

Fall is also an excellent time to check for any standing water, which can cause rot and decay. If water continuously drips onto a location on your deck, consider laying down an outdoor rug to prevent it from turning to ice, which is heavy and can collapse your deck with its weight. Trim and remove any trees or bushes that can drop twigs, berries, pinecones, or branches onto your deck.

Seal Your Deck With Colored Stains

Once you've finished your repairs, seal your deck with exterior wood stain. This seals pores or vessels, increasing its durability. You can select from translucent or semi-transparent deck stain colors that allow the grain of the wood to shine through with a more natural color or semi-solid or solid-colored stains if you want to change the color of your deck entirely.

Exterior wood stain:

• Prevents rot.
• Guards against rain, snow, sleet, and UV rays.
• Improves your deck’s appearance.
• Stops water and ice from breaking down boards.

Shop Exterior Wood Stains in Central Tennessee

Properly caring for your deck ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy it for years. Taking the time to notice and repair broken boards, stairs, and loose hardware keeps it in working condition. Likewise, sealing your deck will keep it looking fresh and prevent the inclement winter weather from causing damage. At Hoover Paint, we carry high-quality Benjamin Moore exterior wood stains in Central Tennessee. Select the deck stain colors that complement your home.

Contact us online, call (615) 893-5756, or visit one of our stores to get a head start on your deck maintenance this fall. We have locations in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Cool Springs, Shelbyville, Cookeville, Green Hills, Manchester, Mt. Juliet, Clarksville, Pleasant View, and the surrounding areas.