Deck & fence staining

Wood that stays wood-coloured

From: $900 a deck
How long: Usually 2 days

Sun and snow turn bare wood grey in a season. We wash and brighten the boards to lift the grey fibres, fix anything loose and stain with a penetrating oil that soaks into the wood instead of sitting on top.

Because it soaks in, it doesn’t peel: it wears back slowly, and the next coat goes straight on without stripping.

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A cedar deck half stained warm honey brown and half bare grey wood, a brush resting on a can of stain

What's included

Washed and brightened, grey fibres removed
Loose boards and popped nails fixed
Penetrating oil stain, two coats where it soaks in
Plants and siding protected

Typical projects

A grey cedar deck
A long board fence
Porch floors and steps
A pergola or a shed

Questions

How often does a deck need it?

With a penetrating oil, every two to three years on a sunny deck. It wears away rather than peeling, so the next coat needs no stripping.

Can you stain a new deck?

Yes, once the wood has dried out, usually two or three months after it's built.

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Questions about colours, prices, timing and the towns we cover

Hi! Ask me what Larkspur paints, what a room or a house front usually costs, how far ahead we're booking or which towns the crews cover. For an exact price, a free estimate visit is the way: call (802) 555-0164.

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