The Vieux Carre
Courtyard fencing and gallery timber, where exterior woodwork can fall under the same review as the building it belongs to. Worth establishing before colors are chosen, not after.
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Deck and Fence Staining in New Orleans, LA
Outdoor timber in New Orleans lives a hard life.
The job here
What deck and fence staining in New Orleans actually involves
Outdoor timber in New Orleans lives a hard life. Decks, galleries, courtyard fencing and garden gates all take sun, heavy rain and constant humidity, and horizontal surfaces hold water in a way vertical ones never do.
There is also a termite question here that does not apply everywhere. Keeping exterior wood painted or sealed, and keeping it clear of the ground, both sit on the city's own termite prevention checklist. Bare timber in contact with soil is an invitation, and on a courtyard fence that is exactly where the failure starts.
The order of work is set by moisture. Growth gets treated, not rinsed, since rinsing removes what you can see and leaves what is in the timber. Then the wood has to be genuinely dry before anything is applied, because stain over damp timber sits on the surface and lifts.
In a historic district, exterior woodwork can fall under the same review as the rest of the building, which means a gallery rail or a street-facing fence can need the same approval the facade behind it does, and finding that out after the stain is bought is an expensive way to learn it. Establish it first.
On stain against paint we generally argue for stain on decking, because it penetrates and wears away gradually so recoating is a wash and a fresh coat, while paint peels when it goes and then has to be stripped. On a courtyard fence either can be right depending on the look you are after.
On the ground
Where we do this work in New Orleans
Uptown
Garden gates and fencing that meet the ground directly, which is where both moisture and termites start. Keeping wood sealed and clear of the soil is on the city's own termite prevention checklist for that reason.
Why the quote says two
A coat and a job are different things
Painting a house here is a different job from painting one in a dry climate. Humidity changes how long a coat stays open, and it decides how much film you need on a wall before the weather starts taking it back.
First coat
Bond and coverage
The first coat is doing a different job from the second. It bonds to what is underneath and it tells us where the substrate is still drinking, which is information you only get once paint is actually on the wall.
Second coat
Color and film build
The second coat is where the color goes true and the film reaches the thickness printed on the tin. One coat over a sound wall looks fine from the driveway and looks thin on the north side by spring.
How it runs
Three steps, from the call to the clean up
The same three on every job in New Orleans, whatever the trade.
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Scheduling
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Free Consultation
You get a project schedule and an accurate quote, whatever the size of the job.
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Work Starts
Your painter starts, keeps you updated, and tidies up when the job is done.
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Questions we get asked
Before you book the estimate in New Orleans
The first two are about deck and fence staining in New Orleans. The rest come up on almost every estimate.
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View more FAQsDoes my courtyard fence need a permit?
It can, if the property is in a historic district and the fence is part of what the review covers. Worth establishing before colors are chosen, not afterwards.
Why does the bottom of my fence go first?
Because that is where the timber meets the ground, which means moisture and, in this city, termites. Keeping wood sealed and clear of the soil is on the city's own prevention checklist for exactly that reason.
Can you match the paint color already on the walls?
Yes. For most projects our paint specialists can match almost any color on your home from a chip or a wet sample. If an exact match is not possible we will talk you through the next best option.
How often should I paint?
It varies by material and exposure. Stucco every 5 to 6 years. Painted brick 15 to 20 years. Aluminum siding every 5 to 6 years. A wall that takes afternoon sun will always come due first.
Do I need to move furniture before the crew arrives?
No. Our team covers and protects furniture and floors. If a piece is delicate or awkward to move, it is worth taking it out of the room beforehand.
Is the second coat included in the price you quote?
Yes. Every estimate is written for two coats over prepared surface, and the number you get is the number for the finished job. If a surface genuinely only needs one, we say so and the quote comes down instead of staying where it was.
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- The prep spelled out, not assumed
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- The same crew from first day to last
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