Professional Deck Staining and Painting Services

When choosing between a deck paint or stain service, you should consider these factors and ideas:

• Appearance: Paint creates a solid film that will cover the wood’s grain and texture, but the stain highlights the wood’s grain.
• Protection: Paint is more durable and creates a thicker barrier for the wood. However, stain seeps into the wood’s fiber, which provides a protective barrier while still maintaining the wood’s appearance.
• Cost: Painting a deck is much cheaper than staining a deck.
• Wood type: Stain is better for pressure-treated woods.
• Deck condition: If your deck is in good condition, you should choose deck staining.
• Maintenance: Stained decks require less maintenance than painted decks.
• Application: Paint is more challenging to apply because of its thickness, but stain only requires one coat. Paint requires at least two coats.

Our professionals know how to highlight your deck’s natural beauty while protecting it and creating a polished look that complements your home. Typical deck staining services can be done in one to two days, depending on the weather and the size of the deck. Most of that time will be allowing the deck to dry between coats, but the stain can be applied in one day; however, you’ll need to wait at least a day before you can use the deck again.

Yes, a professional can work with all types of wood decks, including those made from pressure-treated wood, cedar, redwood, IPE, and other hardwood species. However, to ensure proper construction and care, you should understand the specific maintenance needs and characteristics of each type of wood.

Keep in mind that different types of wood have different durability. Cedar and redwood are more resistant to insects and rot, and pine needs pressure treatment before it can be used outdoors.

Yes, you can stain or paint a deck if it’s already been treated. But there are a few things to consider. It will only work as long as the wood is dry enough to absorb the stain or paint before you apply a coat. You can test if it’s dry enough by doing a water droplet test. Put a drop of water on the deck, and if it beads up, the deck will be too wet to paint. If the deck quickly absorbs it, you’re good to start painting.

Maintaining your deck involves more than just applying a coat of stain or paint. It requires a detailed understanding of wood types, environmental factors, and proper techniques to achieve a durable, polished finish. Trust a professional for the best results. 

Understand that staining your deck is more than just an aesthetic upgrade; it’s essential to protect the wood from UV rays, wear, and harsh weather. While it might seem straightforward, getting professional results requires attention to detail and experience. Here are some expert deck staining tips and advice:

• Strip old stains and sealants: Old stains or sealant build-up can prevent your stain from adhering properly to the deck. Professionals use a high-quality wood stripper to remove the previous coats without damaging the deck. After it’s stripped, they use a wood brightener to neutralize it and restore the wood’s natural tone.
• Sand with care: Sanding smooths out rough spots and ensures the wood properly absorbs the stain. For most decks, 60- to 80-grit sandpaper is used, as the finer grits seal the wood pores and reduce absorption.
• Use a brush application for detail: While a sprayer or roller can cover larger areas quickly, use a brush for detail work around the edges, corners, and railings. Brushing helps push the stain deeper into the wood grain and provides even coverage in a hard-to-reach spot.

We’re not just one handyman–we’re a team. We have nearly 200 locations across the United States and Canada, and we pride ourselves in honoring strong ethics and service standards. We’ve served nearly one million customers across the country, and you can see what some of them said about working with us.

Mr. Handyman specializes in transforming and protecting your deck with expert deck staining, painting, and finishing services. We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your deck’s condition and ensure any surface imperfection or structural concern is addressed before we begin.

For staining, we use high-quality, professional products tailored to the type of wood and level of element exposure your deck gets. We’ll then clean, sand, and strip any old finishes to ensure the stain has a uniform appearance.

During staining, we’ll pay careful attention to the edges, railings, and hard-to-reach areas so your deck has a vibrant and flawless finish. Before finishing the project, we’ll seal the wood with our premium sealant to protect it against water damage and mildew.