Deck & Fence Staining
Decks and fences stained to stand up to the sun.
Bare wood in San Antonio goes gray fast. Sun breaks down the surface, and dry spells followed by heavy rain open up checks and cracks. A good stain slows that down, but only on wood that's clean and dry when it goes on.
How every job runs
The same four promises on every job, big or small.
- Pay when it's done No deposit and no money up front. You pay after the work is finished and you're happy with it.
- Itemized estimate first Prep, materials and labor, priced line by line before anything starts. No vague totals, no surprise fees.
- A lead on site every working hour A dedicated project lead is on your property whenever the crew is working, so there's always someone to ask.
- The owner checks in daily The owner comes by every day to inspect the work, drop off supplies and keep quality where it should be.
What's included
We clean off the gray, mildew and old flaking stain, fix loose boards and pickets, sand where needed and apply a penetrating stain that soaks in rather than sitting on top.
- Low-pressure washing and wood cleaner to lift gray and mildew
- Old peeling stain stripped where it would fail under new coats
- Loose boards and pickets refastened, popped nails set
- Rough or splintered areas sanded
- Penetrating stain, semi-transparent or solid, in your color
- Plants, patios and siding protected from overspray
How the job runs
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Walk-through
We look at the wood's age and condition and help you choose between a see-through or a solid stain.
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Clean and repair
The wood is cleaned and left to dry fully; loose boards and pickets are fixed.
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Sand and stain
Rough spots are sanded, then the stain is brushed or sprayed and back-brushed into the grain.
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Final walk-through
We walk it with you and clean up. You pay once you're satisfied.
See-through or solid?
Semi-transparent stain lets the grain show and soaks into the wood, so it wears away gradually instead of peeling. It needs redoing more often.
Solid stain hides the grain and old color differences and protects longer from UV, but it can peel on walking surfaces. Many decks get semi-transparent on the floor and solid on the rails.
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Questions about deck & fence staining
When's the best time of year to stain?
Spring and fall, when the wood isn't baking and the nights aren't wet. Stain needs dry wood and a dry day or two after.
Can new wood be stained right away?
New pressure-treated wood usually needs to dry out for a while first. We'll check its moisture before staining.
Do you replace boards?
Loose boards and pickets are fixed as part of the job. Rotted boards can be replaced; they're listed separately in the estimate.
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