A wood fence is a long line of vertical boards sitting in weather. Sun, wind, rain, freeze, thaw, repeat. Without a finish, the wood dries out, cracks, splinters, and rots. An untreated fence in central Illinois loses roughly ten years of useful life compared to a fence that gets stained on a regular cycle. That […]
Read the projectPlan on every three to five years for most fences in central Illinois with a professional-grade stain. The actual interval depends on sun exposure, the side of the property, and the type of finish you chose. South and west exposures see more direct sun and weather faster than north and east. A fence that runs […]
Read the projectConcrete is porous. Water vapor moves through it from the ground below. Without a sealer, that moisture comes up through the slab and into whatever sits on top of it, whether that is flooring, drywall, or stored goods. A sealed basement floor does several things at once. It blocks moisture from migrating up. It makes […]
Read the projectTwo different finishes that work for different goals. Stained concrete is a transparent product that penetrates the slab and brings out the natural texture, veining, and color variations of the concrete. The finish looks like concrete because it is concrete. We use Direct Colors ColorWave for this. Best for spaces where you want the floor […]
Read the projectThe honest answer for a professional-grade hand-applied stain in central Illinois is three to five years, sometimes longer in shaded conditions. South-facing decks fade faster than north-facing ones because they take more direct sun. Decks that get rained on hard several times a week and never dry out hold less time than decks with overhangs. […]
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