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I T ' S A L L I N T H E
P R E P A R A T I O N
It's a case of once you see the difference, it can't be unseen. Hiring
a trade that does any less than this is no longer an option. Only
specialty trades use this grade of commercial equipment, the
others use hand sanding to attempt to remove imperfections.
Hand sanding dry wall paint or silicone
from a timber surface is like trying to
remove burnt food scraps with a tissue.
It's time consuming, frustrating and is
ineffective
The differences don't stop there.
Layup
The team at Southern Stain have perfected the art of stair
polishing with a layup method that results in a smooth, glossy and
beautiful finish. Once the timber canvas has been prepped a first
coat of stain and varnish is carefully applied to the entire stair
case using a selection of commercial and artistic brushes. To read
more about the type of stain and varnish we use go to page ****
The first coat is the most important in achieving a quality finish.
Once the first coat has been applied to every surface it is left to
dry and absorb deep into the grain of the timber.
Before the second coat of stain and varnish is applied a light sand
is performed that smooths the grain and ensures a smooth finish.
Following the second coat a specially designed safety coat is
applied to the top of the treads to provide grip and prevent
In a new staircase, residual silicone, protruding nails, deficits
in-between timber boards and paint splatters are inevitable.
The team at Southern Stain are highly skilled in timber
preparation and restoration and carry the necessary tools to
resolve imperfections in both new and existing timber
staircases.
Some examples include:
Commercial wood working tools to remove glues and
silcones
Manual and electrical tools to remove protruding nails
and screws
Specialty methods to fill and smooth out imperfections in
the natural grain of the timber or deficits between uneven
boards
Perhaps one of the most distinct differences between painters
and the team at Southern Stain is the use of commercial sanding
equipment. Heavy duty industrial grade sanding equipment is
used on every timber surface to remove paint splatter, even out
timber imperfections and leave a silky smooth and flawless
canvas. This step is crucial to ensure stain and varnish is
absorbed evenly.
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slipping. Finally a clear varnish is applied to the entire surface, to
enhance durability and shine.
Commercial Cleaning
The job wouldn't be complete without leaving the site worked in
immaculate. Though many trades may attempt to reduce the
incidence of spills and remove rubbish Southern Stain goes a step
further, cleaning glass balustrades and vacuuming and mopping
surrounding floors is just the standard step upon completion of
each job. We aim to leave the job site cleaner than what we found
it.
Stair and floor polishing is what we do. We don't waste time and
energy attempting to complete the work of other trades. We have
perfected our systems and focus on what we do best. Ultimately,
this is how we complete work in a timely manner all the while to
the highest industry standards.
Are you a home developer that has been hiring painters to complete
timber staircases? Contact Southern Stain today for our introductory
offer on display home staircases so you can see and feel the difference.
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