Prepare Your Deck For Outdoor Entertaining Season

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

bel Sere eet eet “a et Prepare Your Deck For Outdoor Entertaining :Season (NAPSA)—Thisyear, designers are seeing a growing trend emerge among homeowners: bringing their interior design aesthetic to their outdoor spaces. “Homeownersare looking for waysto let their personalities shine throughout every room in their homes, including the outdoors,” says HGTV/diy network star, Jeff Wilson. “It’s changing the way people approach decorating, including their decks and backyards.” Here are sometips from the leader in outdoor wood care protection and beautification, Thompson’s WaterSeal. They can help Your porch, patio furniture and fencing can all be decked outin style with a new wayto beautify andprotect them. ment that’s both beautiful and functional for entertaining family and friends (or even a party of one!). *Bring some natural color to your backyard. Consider adding a colorful variety of potted plants (like geraniums) and greenery (like boxwoodtopiaries) to provide some privacy and a bit of texture to border the space. Furnish it colorfully and comfortably. Whether your aesthetic lendsitself to stone benches Thompson’s WaterSeal’s new Signature Series collection of waterproofing and staining products features highly specialized formulas for your outdoor wood, providing outstanding protection and beautiful results all in one. Homeowners can select either the Clear Wood Protector to enhance the wood’s natural appearance or a Stain & Sealer to add beautiful color in three opacities: Transparent, which adds subtle color and shows the most wood grain; Semi-Transparent, which offers moderate color and shows some cushions to makethe seating both comfortable and colorful. Vibrant accent pillows are a great way to tie in fabrics and colors from your home’s interior, creating one cohesive look. *Decorate with a light touch. Hang paper lanterns or string lights to keep your deck well-lit at night while creating a soft ambiencefor your guests. *Keep it serene. Bring the tranquil sounds of water to your which adds the most color and shows the least amount of wood grain. You can also choose from four popular color options: Autumn Brown, Natural Cedar, Timber Brown and Honey Gold. They’re available in Thompson’s WaterSeal preferred and easy-to-use packaging available at Lowe’s nationwide. With Thompson’s WaterSeal Signature Series, homeowners can devote moretime to enjoying their outdoor space and less time main- you create an outdoor environ- or wooden Adirondack chairs, add deck with a small, decorative fountain. Alternatively, consider hanging a wind chimeto create a relaxing, Zen environment for you andyourvisitors. Protect and beautify with confidence. Provide long-lasting, durable protection for outdoor wood items against the harmful effects of tough weather conditions such as intense rain, heavy snow and harsh sunlight. Four seasons will take their toll on all unprotected wood, causing cracking, splitting and rotting. But there’s an easy, one-step solution available at your local Lowe’s: medium wood grain; and Solid, tainingit. Creating the ultimate outdoor haven starts with a beautiful deck, personalized deck-cessories and a party with all your closest family and friends. Thompson’s WaterSeal can makethisall a reality with their annual Deck Party of Your Dreams contest. Head to www.thompsons waterseal.com/dreamdeck to enter for a chance to winall this, includ- ing a deck refurbishment from deck expert, Jeff Wilson! Learn More For further information, project inspiration and how-to videos, visit www.thompsonswaterseal.com.

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