Deck Staining
Wood that survives another New England winter.
Deck stain fails when the wood isn't ready for it. We wash, brighten to reset the pH, sand where needed, and apply penetrating stains to bone-dry wood — so the finish soaks in rather than sits on top.
Why owners choose us.
Wash, brighten, dry — then stain
The three prep steps that determine how long the finish lasts.
Penetrating stains only
Film-forming stains flake. Penetrating stains fade — and re-coat cleanly.
Back-brushed
Every board back-brushed after spraying for uniform absorption.
Fastener check
Popped screws and nails set before staining — small detail, big longevity.
What's included.
- Deck cleaning & brightening
- Sanding & fastener repair
- Semi-transparent & solid stains
- Railing & baluster refinishing
- Composite deck cleaning
- Annual maintenance plans
A repeatable process.
Every project runs through the same four stages so nothing is improvised on your dime.
- 01
Wash
Soft-wash with deck cleaner to lift algae, grime and old finish.
- 02
Brighten
Neutralize the wood pH so stain adheres correctly.
- 03
Dry & Sand
48 hours of dry weather, then spot-sand rough grain and set fasteners.
- 04
Stain
Two coats of penetrating stain, back-brushed for uniform absorption.
What we specify.
Selected work.
"Three New England winters in and it still looks freshly done."
Frequently asked.
- How often do I need to re-stain?
- Every 2–3 years for horizontal surfaces; vertical rails can go 4–5.
- Semi-transparent or solid?
- Semi-transparent shows grain and wears gracefully; solid hides age but flakes when it fails.
- Do you stain composite decks?
- We clean composite; most manufacturers don't recommend staining them.
