Deck Staining and Sealing in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Exterior Painting and Staining

Deck Staining and Sealing

Deck cleaning, repairs, staining and sealing that restore weathered wood and protect it from Tennessee sun and rain.

A deck lives in the harshest part of your property: full sun, rain, mildew, falling leaves and foot traffic. Left unprotected, wood turns gray, cups, splinters and eventually rots. A good stain and sealer slows all of that down, and the key is timing and prep. Staining a deck that is dirty, wet or coated with old failing finish will not last. In Nashville, where humid summers feed mildew, annual care and a stain chosen for the wood and exposure keep a deck beautiful for years.

We clean the deck with a wood cleaner and pressure wash at a safe setting, brighten the wood, check for loose boards, popped nails and splinters, sand rough areas and let the wood dry fully. We then apply a quality stain or sealer, by spray and back-brush, working with the grain and protecting siding, plants and furniture. We explain the difference between transparent, semi-transparent and solid stains, so you can choose the look and the upkeep you want.

Clean and brighten

A wood cleaner removes mildew and gray weathering so the stain can soak in evenly.

Dry first

Wood must be dry before staining, so we plan the clean and stain with enough time between.

Stain types

Transparent shows grain, semi-transparent adds color and solid hides flaws, and each needs different upkeep.

Back-brushing

Working the stain into the wood gives better protection and avoids lap marks.

What is included

  • Wood cleaning and brightening
  • Loose board and nail check
  • Light sanding
  • Full drying time
  • Stain or sealer application
  • Siding and plant protection
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a backyard deck with a clean, richly stained and sealed deckBefore: a backyard deck with a gray, weathered wood deckBeforeAfter
A gray, weathered deck restored. From a gray, weathered wood deck to a clean, richly stained and sealed deck.
Why it works

What you get with Deck Staining and Sealing

Wood cleaning and brightening

A fresh, clean surface.

Loose board and nail check

Safer decking.

Light sanding

Smooth, splinter-free boards.

Full drying time

A bond that lasts.

Stain or sealer by spray and brush

Even, protected finish.

Siding and plant protection

Tidy work.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe it

    You tell us what you want painted or repaired and when, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Walk and measure

    We look at the walls, ceilings, trim or exterior, check the condition and note repairs and prep.

  3. 03

    Plan and choose colors

    You get a plain written scope with products, coats and schedule, and help choosing colors and sheens.

  4. 04

    Prep and repair

    We protect your home, then clean, scrape, sand, patch, caulk and prime so paint bonds and lasts.

  5. 05

    Paint

    We paint ceilings, walls, trim and doors in order, with proper dry time and clean, crisp lines.

  6. 06

    Walk through

    We clean up, walk the finished work with you, fix touch-ups and explain how to care for the finish.

Questions

Deck Staining and Sealing FAQ

How often should a deck be restained?

Many decks need a fresh coat every two to three years, depending on the stain and sun exposure.

Can you stain a new deck right away?

Often new wood should weather a few weeks first. We advise based on the lumber and the stain.

Should I choose a clear or colored stain?

Clear shows the wood but needs more upkeep. Semi-transparent and solid last longer. We help you decide.

What if my deck has old peeling stain?

We strip or sand it back to sound wood before restaining, since new stain will not hold over a failing finish.

Do you repair loose boards?

Yes. We can replace boards, set nails and fix small issues first.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Deck Staining and Sealing.

Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

Tell us about your project

We will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

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