No books that I'm aware of so call around other people offering the same service in your area and get the prices *they* charge and modify yours accordingly.
Oh, and don't let on what your doing, act as if you are making a simple phone price enquiry.What is agood book out there to help a handy man price work like power washing decks, painting , ect?
Don't charge by the job; charge per hour, and give him an estimate for what you think it will take.
It's the ';T%26amp;M'; principle: Time %26amp; Material.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
What is the best type of sealer to use on outdoor decks after they have been power washed?
I wonder what the difference is in using Thompson water sealer (or similar brand) and a clear oil based stain? What is the major difference?What is the best type of sealer to use on outdoor decks after they have been power washed?
Thompson Water seal is the best the difference is once that you put the clear oil based stain on it you have to reapply it after a couple of years, it just doesn't hold up to the weather. Oil based products do not do good outdoors espicially paint it will always crack on you and then you can never cover the crack unless you take it down to bare wood.What is the best type of sealer to use on outdoor decks after they have been power washed?
thompson isn't worth the powder it'd take to blow it to he11.
if you want clear use a boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mix...dispose of all masking and rags by imersion in water (the solution is combustible via spontaneous combustion).
or use a product called Penofen available at any commercial paint store dealing with Coronado paints and such as that. (i don't think sherwin williams dealers deal the stuff nor do porter or benjamin moore in this area). Penofen is gawdawful smelly and ruins the clothes you wear when you are applying it, but it penetrates deep into the wood and preserves a long time, probably the best product on the market for what you want to do.
i hate the stuff because i apply alot of it, but i will use it on my own place because i won't have to do it very often at all.
All of the clear deck sealers are made from some form of parafin wax. They last anywhere from 3 months to a year. For longer lasting results try a stain with some color to it. You can get a stain with a semi-transparent color and it should last from 1 - 3 years. One of the best on the market is Sikkens SRD. SRD stand for Siding, Roofs and Decks. I will say this for the Sikkens, It is expensive but worth the money when you consider how often you have to reapply other sealers or stains. If you want to test your deck to see if it needs resealed try this. Drop 1 or two drops of water on the deck if it beads up the sealer is still good if it soaks right in you need to re-seal the deck. Hope this helps
a stain (oil based) does exactly that..stain the wood.it does not typically add protection unless a sealer is added with it.sealer (water based or water clean-up)is typically clear although it does come tinted.so really there isnt a lot of difference.i like sealers as they show more of the natural wood grain.
Thompson's water sealer for decks is fantastic, lasts for years
Thompson Water seal is the best the difference is once that you put the clear oil based stain on it you have to reapply it after a couple of years, it just doesn't hold up to the weather. Oil based products do not do good outdoors espicially paint it will always crack on you and then you can never cover the crack unless you take it down to bare wood.What is the best type of sealer to use on outdoor decks after they have been power washed?
thompson isn't worth the powder it'd take to blow it to he11.
if you want clear use a boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mix...dispose of all masking and rags by imersion in water (the solution is combustible via spontaneous combustion).
or use a product called Penofen available at any commercial paint store dealing with Coronado paints and such as that. (i don't think sherwin williams dealers deal the stuff nor do porter or benjamin moore in this area). Penofen is gawdawful smelly and ruins the clothes you wear when you are applying it, but it penetrates deep into the wood and preserves a long time, probably the best product on the market for what you want to do.
i hate the stuff because i apply alot of it, but i will use it on my own place because i won't have to do it very often at all.
All of the clear deck sealers are made from some form of parafin wax. They last anywhere from 3 months to a year. For longer lasting results try a stain with some color to it. You can get a stain with a semi-transparent color and it should last from 1 - 3 years. One of the best on the market is Sikkens SRD. SRD stand for Siding, Roofs and Decks. I will say this for the Sikkens, It is expensive but worth the money when you consider how often you have to reapply other sealers or stains. If you want to test your deck to see if it needs resealed try this. Drop 1 or two drops of water on the deck if it beads up the sealer is still good if it soaks right in you need to re-seal the deck. Hope this helps
a stain (oil based) does exactly that..stain the wood.it does not typically add protection unless a sealer is added with it.sealer (water based or water clean-up)is typically clear although it does come tinted.so really there isnt a lot of difference.i like sealers as they show more of the natural wood grain.
Thompson's water sealer for decks is fantastic, lasts for years
How much would you expect to pay for power washing and stain treatment of an average size deck?
Average 3 bedroom ranch in Northern New Jersey, deck is maybe 25 x 10 maybe a little largerHow much would you expect to pay for power washing and stain treatment of an average size deck?
jquigg09
$500. Maybe a little larger.
Maybe a little smaller.
jquigg09
$500. Maybe a little larger.
Maybe a little smaller.
Will a wash with a power washer remove the wax?
Depends on what soaps or solvents are being used with the power washer. Generally, they will remove SOME of the wax or protective coatings used on your car, so it's a good idea to wax the car every four to six months to keep it looking the best.Will a wash with a power washer remove the wax?
No it won't but if you want to remove the wax theres a product out there that will do it for you.
Hope that helps and best of luckWill a wash with a power washer remove the wax?
If you want to remove the wax, you need a chemical wash to remove the wax. Washing with soap and water will not do it.
It's the SOAP that will remove the wax . Don't use laundry detergent or dish soap. Car wash soap is available at the store, and is safe. Also at the car wash they use safe soap .
with the hot water and detergent, it will disapate it every time. however with al newer automotive paints, the clearcoat is a poly finish. wax is intended for older enaml base paints to remove the oxcidation of the paint. on newer vehicle, polish is the only thing to actualy use, to remove uv layer and stuck grime. use the polish that you apply in a wax form. this will also keep the cirlce scratch effect out of the suface, that happens while usung wax. wax has a pumas ingredient.
depends on witch power washer, if its the portable ones that have small gas engines then yes it will remove wax and the paint. if its at the local car wash dont worry about it there made for car washing and arent to strong, unless your paint is already peeling.
negative, if you waxed it a few days prior to waxing it should not
come off at all ! thats why they say you only need to wax your car 2 times a year because the wax hardens and makes a shell over your clearcoat paint so when you do wax the car the pressure washer will only remove the dirt that builds on top of the waxed surface.
No it won't but if you want to remove the wax theres a product out there that will do it for you.
Hope that helps and best of luckWill a wash with a power washer remove the wax?
If you want to remove the wax, you need a chemical wash to remove the wax. Washing with soap and water will not do it.
It's the SOAP that will remove the wax . Don't use laundry detergent or dish soap. Car wash soap is available at the store, and is safe. Also at the car wash they use safe soap .
with the hot water and detergent, it will disapate it every time. however with al newer automotive paints, the clearcoat is a poly finish. wax is intended for older enaml base paints to remove the oxcidation of the paint. on newer vehicle, polish is the only thing to actualy use, to remove uv layer and stuck grime. use the polish that you apply in a wax form. this will also keep the cirlce scratch effect out of the suface, that happens while usung wax. wax has a pumas ingredient.
depends on witch power washer, if its the portable ones that have small gas engines then yes it will remove wax and the paint. if its at the local car wash dont worry about it there made for car washing and arent to strong, unless your paint is already peeling.
negative, if you waxed it a few days prior to waxing it should not
come off at all ! thats why they say you only need to wax your car 2 times a year because the wax hardens and makes a shell over your clearcoat paint so when you do wax the car the pressure washer will only remove the dirt that builds on top of the waxed surface.
What body wash smells good and is the best,gillette hydrator+body wash,old spice live wire,gillette power bead?
also.. whats the best smelling deodorant stickWhat body wash smells good and is the best,gillette hydrator+body wash,old spice live wire,gillette power bead?
I personally use Old Spice Red Zone [swagger, double impact, and showtime] They have a great masculine smell that lasts for hours and the smell is not overpowering. $3.50 for 16oz bottle, lasts 1.5 - 2 months.
Axe is a great brand as well, but I like Old Spice because the bottles are clear so I can see how much I have left.
Do not use the body spray stuff, if you put on too much that crap will actually make you smell bad and nauseate people around you.dermatitis
I personally use Old Spice Red Zone [swagger, double impact, and showtime] They have a great masculine smell that lasts for hours and the smell is not overpowering. $3.50 for 16oz bottle, lasts 1.5 - 2 months.
Axe is a great brand as well, but I like Old Spice because the bottles are clear so I can see how much I have left.
Do not use the body spray stuff, if you put on too much that crap will actually make you smell bad and nauseate people around you.
What other potential penal code violations can a company face if it uses power wash graffiti for its marketing
What other potential penal code violations can a company face if it uses power wash graffiti for its marketing campaign besides vandalism?What other potential penal code violations can a company face if it uses power wash graffiti for its marketing
why would you want to advertise in this manner? you will not be targeting a wealthy spending group of people who will help you yo succeed
why would you want to advertise in this manner? you will not be targeting a wealthy spending group of people who will help you yo succeed
What's a fair price to ask for power washing?
I'm wanting to add power washing to the services I offer people. The problem is, I don't know how much to charge. Does anyone know what a fair price would be to power wash a home? Would it be better to charge per hour or per square foot? Thanks, and have a great day.What's a fair price to ask for power washing?
$100.00 to $150.00 good luck
$100.00 to $150.00 good luck
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