Solid Stain Watersealant by Sherwin Williams, SuperDeck product, Richmond, VA

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Today it is early March and we have begun to have warmer days in Richmond, VA. How warm? In the mid 60's. But, that is perfect for us! Wood Decks and Wood Fences can be pressure-washed and sealed in these warmer temperatures. And, that is exactly what we have been doing!

This pretty deck was small, but the customer in the Wellesley Subdivision in Richmond, VA, wanted a contemporary look to her back deck. We gave it a good washing, stained it using Sherwin Williams solid stain, and the finish was quite lovely. 

Solid Colors, like these from Sherwin Williams are wonderful for old wood that is very worn. A solid stain can last for five years and you have a great variety of colors to choose from. I particularly like the solid stains from Sherwin Williams.

We use the Sherwin Williams Super Deck product quite often for older wood. The cleaning process is less intense, and easier on the wood.

If you decide that you do not want to do this kind of work yourself, please give us a call at (804)585-8016 and ask for a free quote. If you just have questions about your project, give us a call and we can give you some pointers. Visit our website at, www.southernhomedeck.com and take a look at the various projects that we have photographs of. 

 

Southern Home Handyman in Richmond, VA Pressurewashing, Deck Staining, Fence Staining since 1987! Experience makes a difference!

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Chester, Virgina. New Deck sealed with ReadySeal water sealant.

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Protect & Beautify Your Deck & Fence This Season!

Spring is here, and it’s time to give your wood deck and fence the care they deserve! At Southern Home Handyman, we specialize in pressure washing and sealing wood decks and fences, ensuring they look stunning and stay protected for years to come. (804)585-8016

Why Clean & Seal Your Deck or Fence?

Over time, dirt, mold, and weather damage take a toll on outdoor wood. Without proper care, your deck or fence can fade, crack, or rot. That’s where we come in!

✔️ Deep Clean with Biodegradable Soaps – We pressure wash your wood using safe, eco-friendly cleaners to remove grime, mildew, and buildup.
✔️ Seal & Protect with ReadySeal – We use ReadySeal’s premium linseed oil-based water sealant for a rich, long-lasting finish that enhances and preserves your wood.
✔️ Waterproof, UV-Resistant Protection – Our sealing process prevents water damage, resists sun fading, and repels mold, keeping your deck and fence in top shape for years.

The Perfect Time to Restore Your Outdoor Space

With warmer weather rolling in, now is the best time to refresh your deck or fence! Whether you’re hosting backyard BBQs or just enjoying the outdoors, a beautifully cleaned and sealed wood surface makes all the difference.

💪 Locally owned & trusted in Richmond, VA
💧 Eco-friendly & long-lasting results
🛠 Affordable, professional handyman services

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Let’s bring your deck & fence back to life—before the season takes its toll! 🌞🔨

Aggregate Concrete Cleaning with Professional strength Acrylic Water Sealant "Vocomp-20" by Meadows in Richmond, Virginia, www.southernhomedeck.com

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All Aggregate Concrete Surfaces should be routinely cleaned to remove mold and mildew. After cleaning, a quality Acrylic or Petroleum-based water sealant should be used to protect concrete from moisture. Concrete must be dry before applying petroleum-based products. Acrylic water sealants may be applied to a lightly moist surface. 

After the sealant has dried, water is kept above the concrete's surface, as a layer of water-sealant creates a protective barrier. More expensive water sealants like Meadows or Sonneborn are generally going to be petroleum-based. These products will leave a shiny finish on concrete. Some call the appearance a "wet-look". This is beautiful, but it can be slippery sometimes when wet. 

Acrylics are not very noticeable, unless water splatters overtop the concrete surface. Then, some amount of pooling will be obvious. Moisture that seeps deep into the hair-line cracks can destablize the dirt under the concrete slab. This can potentially cause uneveness in driveway slabs. Seal concrete every three years to reduce the potential for cracking. 

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Richmond, VA 23220

 

Cabot brand Australian Timber Oil, Cabot, a finish that looks like Polyurethane on your deck! Natural, by Southern Home Deck in Richmond, VA

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One of the most beautiful finishes, Cabot Australian Timber Oil, Natural

It takes more time to put down, but the results are indisputable. Purely gorgeous! Not many deck refinisher's can make a deck look this nice. .. Call, Southern Home Wood Deck at (804)-585-8016

Southern Home Wood Deck in Richmond, VA using BEHR water sealant and stain to refinish a wood deck, www.southernhomedeck.com

I want you to take a look at the transformation that we made take place at Southern Home when we laboriously refinished a deck that had not been loved for fifteen years. Boards had to be replaced, mold and mildew had to be removed, old finish had to be removed, broken pickets beneath the hand-rails needed to be repaired. What a job!

I am going to start with what the deck ended up looking like. But, you need to go back and see the previous posts where I detail how Southern Home Wood Decks in Richmond, VA refinished one of the ugliest decks we have refinished. It was a crew of three men, "T-Roy", "Calvin Sallie" and myself, Joe Sowell. Nobody, and I mean nobody, has talent like my group. Just look.

Repairing a Wood Deck and Pressure-washing old wood to make it look new in Richmond, Virginia www.southernhomedeck.com

 

www.southernhomedeck.com

(804)585-8016

Richmond, VA 23220

Pressure-washing and Staining wood decks. Simple carpentry and repair of wood decks.

If you have a wood deck on the back of your home, more than likely at some point, you are going to take a look at it and realize that you have a couple of wood boards that need to be replaced. You probably were planning to do the work yourself, but got really busy with "life" and here it is four years later and the wood is gray, mold and mildew are growing all over it, and you remember being told that it should have water sealant on it, but you never got around to that either. 

That is where we come in. We make old decks look new again! We identify warped wood, or wood that is splitting or cracking and replace those old wood boards with new select wood. We replace your old wood with the finest, Select, freshly-milled wood. This is wood that contains no moisture and can be sealed within a few days, not months.

Then, we speak to you the customer and determine what type of sealant you are looking for. We have products we use everyday, like Sherwin Williams Super Deck, Ready Seal, or Cabot Australian Timber oil. We ask important questions about how you want the wood to look when the work is completed. We help you decide what product looks best for your situation and what you are looking for.

In a few days, you are left with a beautiful wood finish that you will be able to enjoy with family and friends at your next backyard barbeque!

Give us a call for your next project in Richmond, Virginia at (804)585-8016. Visit our website at www.southernhomedeck.com

Pressure-washing wood decks, Staining wood decks, Carpentry for wood decks

We make your wood deck beautiful again.

www.southernhomedeck.com and new Youtube channel, please visit to see us in action! Pressure washing and Cleaning Wood Before Staining

 We have taken videos over the past several years of our work in progress. Please visit our YouTube page to review our Power-washer's and Wood Deck Stainer's in action!

Visit our company website at, www.southernhomedeck.com.

Feel free to contact us if you are working on a project for yourself and you need suggestions. Or, if you decide that you do not want to do the work yourself, call us for a free quote. 

(804)585-8016