Deck Staining, Sealing & Painting
Protect and beautify your wood deck with professional staining, sealing, and painting services that extend its life.
Why Your Wood Deck Needs Protection
Wood is a natural material that weathers and degrades when exposed to the elements. Sun, rain, snow, and temperature changes all take their toll. Without proper protection, your deck will age prematurely, develop structural problems, and need expensive repairs or replacement sooner than necessary.
Staining and sealing protect wood from moisture damage, UV rays that cause fading and surface degradation, mold and mildew growth, and cracking and splitting. A quality finish also makes your deck look beautiful and helps it retain its value. Think of it as preventive maintenance that saves you money in the long run.
Here in Manchester, NH, our climate is particularly hard on wood decks. Freezing and thawing cycles cause moisture to expand and contract inside the wood, accelerating damage. Regular finishing is essential to keep your wood deck in good condition.
Professional Deck Finishing Services
We offer complete deck finishing services to protect and enhance your outdoor space. Our process delivers superior results that last longer than DIY applications:
- Thorough cleaning: Remove dirt, mold, mildew, and old finish
- Surface preparation: Sand rough spots and ensure proper adhesion
- Quality products: Professional-grade stains and sealers that last
- Even application: Consistent coverage with no lap marks or missed spots
- Proper drying time: We work with the weather to ensure best results
We handle both new deck finishing and refinishing of existing decks. If your deck finish is peeling, faded, or worn, we strip or sand it properly before applying new finish. This ensures the new finish bonds correctly and lasts as long as possible.
Choosing the Right Finish for Your Deck
Several types of deck finishes are available, each with different benefits. Transparent sealers protect wood while showing the natural grain. Semi-transparent stains add some color while still letting wood texture show through. Solid stains provide opaque color coverage similar to paint. Deck paints offer the most color options but hide wood grain completely.
The best choice depends on your deck's current condition and your aesthetic preferences. Newer decks look great with transparent or semi-transparent finishes that showcase the wood. Older decks with more wear might benefit from solid stain or paint that provides more coverage and protection.
We help you select the right product and color for your situation. We explain the maintenance requirements and expected lifespan of each option so you can make an informed choice. Whether you want to maintain the natural wood look or try a new color, we have solutions that work.
Keeping Your Deck Protected Year After Year
Most deck finishes need reapplication every 2 to 3 years to maintain protection. The exact timing depends on sun exposure, foot traffic, and the type of finish used. We recommend having your deck professionally cleaned and refinished on a regular schedule rather than waiting until the finish has completely failed.
Regular maintenance keeps your deck looking great and prevents damage that leads to costly repairs. Many of our customers schedule their deck finishing on a recurring basis to ensure it never goes too long without protection. If you are considering switching to low-maintenance composite decking to avoid finishing work, we can discuss that option as well. Ready to protect your deck? Call us for a free estimate.