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Wood Deck Restoration and Staining

Renewal and staining for wood decks, including pressure-treated and cedar, from stripping old stain through cleaning, brightening, sanding and sealing.

Decks take sun, rain, snow and shade all year. Over time the finish fails, the wood grays, and you start to see peeling stain, mildew and splintering.

Renewing a deck is a sequence of steps, and which ones it needs depends on its condition. Our process may include stripping old stain, cleaning and brightening the wood, sanding, and then sealing, which brings back the deck's natural color and protects it against graying, splintering and rot.

What we fix

Peeling, flaking or worn-out stain
Gray, weathered boards
Mildew and dirt buildup
Rough, splintering surfaces

The process

Strip old stain
If the existing stain is failing, we remove it chemically or mechanically so the new finish can bond.
Clean and brighten
We lift dirt and mildew and bring back the natural color of the wood.
Sand where needed
Rough or damaged areas are sanded smooth when the deck calls for it.
Seal and stain
A fresh finish protects the wood against moisture and sun.

Not every deck needs every step. A deck with sound, lightly worn stain may only need cleaning and a fresh coat, while one with a peeling finish needs stripping first. We will tell you what yours needs. Decks built from IPE, teak or other exotic hardwoods are covered under specialty wood restoration.

Common questions

Do I have to strip my deck before staining?

If the old stain is peeling or failing, yes. New stain will not hold on top of a finish that is already coming off. If the old finish is sound, it may only need cleaning.

Do you renew both pressure-treated and cedar decks?

Yes. Both are common in our area, and the process is adjusted to the wood.