Cleaning and Stripping
We wash off dirt, mildew, and graying, and strip failing coating so the new stain soaks into sound wood instead of sitting on top of the old finish.
Outdoor wood takes the worst of the weather. A deck or fence lasts far longer when it is cleaned, repaired, and sealed with a finish chosen for the wood and the exposure it gets, rather than whatever is on sale.
We wash off dirt, mildew, and graying, and strip failing coating so the new stain soaks into sound wood instead of sitting on top of the old finish.
We flag split boards, popped fasteners, and soft spots before we coat, so you are not sealing a problem in.
We match the finish to the species and the exposure, whether that is a penetrating stain that shows the grain or a solid coating that hides age.
We coat with the boards, keep a wet edge, and watch for lap marks so the surface dries uniform rather than blotchy.
Free estimate
We look at the actual project and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Talk to usWe check that the wood is dry enough to take a finish, because staining damp boards is the most common reason a deck peels a season later.
A south-facing deck in full sun and a shaded north fence need different coatings, and we choose accordingly.
New pressure-treated wood often needs to weather before it will hold a finish, and we tell you that instead of coating it too soon.
It depends on the wood and the look you want. A penetrating stain shows the grain and wears more gracefully, while a solid stain or paint hides age and gives a uniform color. We walk through both with you.
Most decks need attention every few years, sooner for a horizontal surface in full sun. Fences and vertical surfaces usually go longer because they shed water and take less foot traffic.
Yes. Peeling means the old finish has failed, so we clean and strip back to sound wood first. Coating over a peeling surface only traps the problem underneath.
Often not right away. Fresh treated lumber can hold too much moisture and mill glaze to accept a finish, so it may need to weather first. We test before we commit to a schedule.
We handle minor repairs such as resetting fasteners and flagging split or soft boards. Larger structural repairs we will point out so they are addressed before the finish goes on.
A clean, properly sealed deck or fence looks better and holds up longer. We assess the wood, tell you honestly what it needs, and finish it to last.
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