Deck Staining

What This Service Involves

Puget Sound decks live under near-constant moisture, so an unsealed board grays, cups, and eventually rots. We clean and brighten the wood, make any needed repairs, and apply a penetrating stain that repels water while letting the grain breathe. Semi-transparent and solid options let you choose how much natural wood shows versus how much protection and color you want. Regular restaining every few years is the single best way to extend a deck's life in our climate.

Benefits

Water-repellent penetrating stain built for wet decks; cleaned and brightened boards before any color goes on; choice of semi-transparent to solid opacity; protection against graying, cupping, and rot; extended deck lifespan with proper resealing

Our Process

1) Clean, brighten, and let the deck dry to spec; 2) Sand rough spots and set or replace loose fasteners; 3) Apply penetrating stain evenly across boards and railings; 4) Back-brush for penetration and inspect for even coverage

What Affects the Cost

Deck square footage plus railings and stairs; wood species and current condition; opacity level of the stain chosen; amount of cleaning, sanding, or repair first; number of coats the boards absorb

Best Time of Year

Deck staining requires the dry, warm stretch of late spring through summer so the wood is dry enough to accept the stain.