Our main job
Deck Staining in Chattanooga
We wash, we brighten, we stain. Most decks take two days.
Most decks we see around Chattanooga aren't ruined. They're gray, a little rough, maybe green on the shady side. Under that is good wood that just needs the right prep and a stain that soaks in.
What's included
What we do, step by step
- 01
Protect
Cover plants, siding and anything we don't want stain on. Move furniture and grills (and put them back).
- 02
Wash
Low-pressure wash with a cleaner that lifts gray and mildew. No blasting soft wood.
- 03
Brighten
Brightener evens out the color and opens the grain so stain soaks in evenly.
- 04
Dry
We let it dry. Usually overnight at least, longer in shade. This is the step most people rush.
- 05
Stain
Penetrating stain, applied and back-brushed board by board. Rails and spindles by hand.
- 06
Walk-through
We walk it with you, touch up anything you point out, and leave care instructions.
Questions
About deck staining
How long until we can use the deck?
Light foot traffic usually the next day. Furniture back in 24–48 hours depending on the product and weather. We'll tell you for your exact stain.
Do you sand?
Only where it helps: raised grain, rough patches, splinters. Sanding a whole deck smooth can actually keep stain from soaking in, so we don't do it by default.
What if it rains?
We watch the forecast closely and reschedule if needed. If rain surprises us before the stain sets, we come back and fix it. That's on us.
Ready when you are