Wilmington NC Decks and Porches – Paint, Stain, or Natural?

We are often asked by homeowners whether they should have their deck painted, stained, or let the wood weather to a natural color? It largely comes down to personal preference and what looks best with the style of the home.

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When painting a deck or porch generally the paint is matched to the trim color on the rest of the home’s exterior, most often white or an off white or cream color. The porches on historic homes such as the Victorians found in Downtown Wilmington are sometimes painted an array of colors, creating a unique and eye catching look. A classic color choice for porch ceilings in homes of all styles is a pale blue. It’s said to repel bugs and bring the look of the sky to the outdoor space.

Stain
Staining your deck or porch allows you to deepen or darken the color of the wood if you choose, with available shades ranging from lighter pines and oaks to darker chestnuts, cherries, and walnuts. This is a popular choice and can result in a very attractive look.

Natural
deckLeaving the natural color of the wood is also a great look, and is particular popular in coastal homes. Over time new wood will weather to a grey color. Choosing this natural look does not mean that we simply leave your deck or porch exposed to the elements – we would use a transparent finish to protect the wood while allowing its natural beauty to be seen.

Whichever finish you choose for your deck or porch it is important to have it redone every few years. The paint, stain, or coating protects the wood from water, mildew, and sun damage – allowing you to enjoy your home’s outdoor areas for many years to come!

Contact our expert Wilmington NC Painters for help with your deck painting or staining: 910-686-3067.

It’s Time For Spring Cleaning in Wilmington, NC

Home exterior - spring cleaning.Spring flowers bring pollen…and lots of it. This is a great time of year to schedule pressure washing for your home with Color Solutions, and get your home looking its best. In addition to that yellow film of pollen, pressure washing will remove dirt, mildew, and other grime from your home’s siding, windows, decks, and porches.

Pressure washing doesn’t just improve the look of your home, it protects the siding and finish by clearing away mildew that can cause serious damage if left year after year. Your paint or siding will last longer when regularly cleaned. Other items looking a little grungy after winter? Ask about pressure washing fencing, outdoor furniture, or planters.

Are your gutters filled with live oak leaves, pine straw, pine cones, or other debris? Let Colour Solutions clean them out so the water can flow freely and drain where intended during the Spring and Summer storm season. Gutter cleaning will keep your home cleaner and benefit your landscaping which can suffer when rain runs off in unexpected areas.

Other candidates for Colour Solutions Spring Cleaning List include:

Concrete Cleaning – Removes dirt and stains from driveways, sidewalks, and other concrete areas.

Interior Painting – Touch up scuffs and marks on walls, or bring new life to a room with a full repaint.

Deck Refinishing – Be ready for summer cookouts with a newly refinished deck.

Give us a call at 910-686-3067 or request a free estimate online.

Get Your Wilmington NC Home Looking Great For The Holidays

Are you hosting the family for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year? Will you be throwing the New Year’s party of the century? Many homeowners start to look around their home shortly before a big gathering and wish there was time to put a fresh coat of paint on the exterior, update a room or two with the latest color trends, or revive the outdoor entertaining areas with deck staining.

Check one thing off your list early by calling Colour Solutions, and get your home ready to shine. Scheduling the projects now will save you from worrying whether they will be finished in time for friends and family to arrive, and trusting the pros at Colour Solutions means you can be sure the job will be done right the first time.

To learn more simply call 910-686-3097. Colour Solutions has years of experience working on homes of all shapes and sizes throughout the Wilmington, NC area. They use high quality materials and their team is among the best in the business. Call for a free estimate today from this leading Wilmington NC painting company910-686-3097.

Preparing Your Home for the Winter in Wilmington NC

Fall is officially here – which means winter is not far behind! Let Color Solutions help you with those winter projects that you’ve been thinking about all summer long.

Fall is a great time to inspect and repair doors, windows and shutters as well as take on outdoor projects like sealing or refinishing decks. Additionally, winter can mean severe environmental changes, especially in Southeastern NC, where temperatures often fluctuate. This causes regular expansion and contraction of a home’s exterior – something that could lead to moisture getting into the tiniest cracks, causing expensive water damage. A good winter maintenance plan for your home will not only prevent costly damage, it will give you peace of mind during mother nature’s many changes.

Colour Solutions is more than just a painting company. We are a team of experienced, friendly home-improvement experts who are ready to make your home winter-ready. Whether you need to spruce up your gutters, repair drywall or are looking to refinish your weather-worn backyard deck, Colour Solutions can help.

With a proven track record of customer satisfaction and years of experience, Colour Solutions has become the trusted name in Wilmington NC painters and contractors. Call today to schedule your free estimate: 910-686-3067

In addition to our residential services, we are also pleased to offer commercial painting.

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Southport, NC Painting Company

Pressure Washing Wilmington NCColour Solutions is always excited about the prospect of historic restoration in southeastern North Carolina. We take great pride in our hometown and especially appreciate the historical significance of the homes, neighborhoods, and historic structures in our area.

Southport, NC in Brunswick County is one such city rich with history and historic homes. While these historic homes are so crucial to our sense of place and our role in the area’s development, they can also be overwhelming to maintain.

One way to help maintain historic Southport homes is to protect the exterior with high quality paint on a routine basis. Paint provides protection from mildew and rot that are such a threat in hot, humid climates. Wood siding, columns, decking, railings, and stairs are susceptible to rot during their long term exposure to the elements including rain, moisture, and humidity.

Scheduling routine exterior painting for your historic Southport home is crucial to the overall maintenance and upkeep of the house. Colour Solutions is a professional painting company dedicated to preservation of historic homes in Southport, Wilmington, and throughout southeastern NC.

Contact Colour Solutions today to learn how our exterior painting and pressure washing services can benefit your historic home: 910-686-3067

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