We stained this second-floor front porch deck in West Point Plantation on St. Simons Island with two coats of Banyan Brown deck stain (Sherwin-Williams SW 3522). Before staining, we re-attached a loose deck board, sanded the rough spots and covered the porch below. Project at a glance Location: West Point Plantation, St. Simons Island, GA
The story behind haint blue, six colors to consider, and what to check before repainting a porch ceiling. Spend an afternoon walking through Old Town Brunswick or visiting the islands and you may notice something overhead: a porch ceiling painted a pale blue or soft blue-green. The color is often called haint blue. It is
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A quality exterior paint job may last approximately seven to ten years under favorable conditions, but that general guideline does not tell the whole story for homes in coastal Georgia. In the Golden Isles, salt air, persistent humidity, intense sunlight, wind-driven rain and seasonal storms can accelerate fading and coating failure. The material being painted,
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Summer in Darien has a weight to it. The air gets thick early, the sun doesn’t mess around, and afternoon storms feel like part of the schedule. People tell me summer seems like the obvious time to paint the outside of the house because winter is long gone and everything grows fast again. And it
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There’s something about coastal Georgia humidity that finds every weak spot on a house. Painted trim starts fading faster than expected. Porch railings get sticky during summer. Exterior doors begin looking worn around the edges. And garage doors? Those things absolutely absorb weather damage around Brunswick. Especially during long stretches of heat and moisture near
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Homes near the coast don’t “gently wear down.” They get worked on. Daily. By salt in the air, heavy humidity, intense sun, and storms that don’t always send a warning before they show up. On Sea Island, that wear doesn’t always look dramatic at first. It shows up as subtle fading, softened edges, a little
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Living on Sea Island is one of those things people quietly feel lucky about. The ocean air, the live oaks, the slower pace. It’s beautiful, no question. But there’s a moment that sneaks up on just about every homeowner here. You’re walking up the drive or standing on the porch and realize the house looks
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We recently completed a full exterior restoration on a historic home near the 14000 block of GA-99 in Darien, Georgia. The homeowner called us because his paint was failing, badly and far too soon. The home had been repainted only eight years ago, and it already looked like it needed serious work. What we found
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Life on the coast has its perks: ocean breezes, beautiful views, and a laid-back lifestyle. But if you own a home in the Golden Isles, you also know the not-so-glamorous side of coastal living: salt air, relentless sun, storms, and humidity that quietly wear down your home’s exterior. And most of the time? You don’t
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Are You Worried About the Cost of Painting Your Home on St. Simons Island? As a homeowner on St. Simons Island, you’ve probably noticed that your home’s exterior paint doesn’t last as long as you’d like. The coastal climate—with its constant humidity, salty air, and intense sun—can cause your paint to fade, peel, and wear
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D&D Decorators is a locally owned painting contractor based in Brunswick, Georgia. Our crews provide interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, drywall and carpentry repairs, and staining for homes and businesses across the Golden Isles.
