Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Addison, IL

Staining in Addison, starting with what is already on the wood

Staining work for us means decks, fences, pergolas, siding, trim, front doors and wood inside the house. The question that decides how a job goes is what is on the wood now. A worn semi-transparent stain can often be cleaned and recoated, while a peeling solid stain or a film-forming sealer has to come off first. We strip or sand down to wood that will take stain, replace loose or rotted boards, then apply the new coats.

Addison is on our regular route, with our trucks on I-290, I-355, Route 53, Lake Street and Army Trail Road. If your deck has been coated over and over, the layers can build up until the newest one peels off in sheets and takes older ones with it. Putting more stain on top of that only buys a season. We test a spot, tell you what is coming off and why, and price the strip or sand as its own line so you can see where the work goes.

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining by ONIT Solutions

What restaining an Addison deck or fence includes

Finish test

We test a hidden spot to see whether the old finish is a penetrating stain or a film, which decides strip or sand.

Stripping failed finishes

Peeling solid stain and old sealers come off with a remover and a rinse, and the wood is neutralized afterward.

Sanding where it is needed

Rough, raised or fuzzy boards get sanded so the new stain goes on evenly and the deck is not splintery underfoot.

Wobbly and rotted boards

Boards that move get refastened, and rotted ones get replaced, before any stain goes on.

The right stain for stripped wood

We go over transparent, semi-transparent and solid with you, and match the choice to how the wood looks once it is bare.

Railings and spindles

Rails, balusters and stair stringers get the same stripping and stain as the deck floor.

How an Addison staining job runs

We look at the deck or fence, test the old finish and write an estimate that lists stripping or sanding, repairs, the stain and the coats. If stripping uncovers damage we could not see, like a soft stair tread or a rotted rim board, we show you and price it in writing before doing it. Stripping, drying and staining happen on separate days, and we set them around the weather and the dates we gave you. When the last coat is dry, we walk it with you.

Your estimate in writing, at no charge
Old finish tested before we quote
Stripping or sanding listed as its own line
Bad boards replaced before stain
Stain type chosen with you, not for you
A walkthrough once the stain is dry

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining estimate in Addison

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Addison: questions

Can you just put new stain over the peeling stain?

Not if you want it to last. New stain over a peeling layer peels with it, so the failed coating comes off first. If your deck can be cleaned and recoated instead, we tell you that.

Which towns near Addison do you cover?

We stain decks and fences in Villa Park, Lombard, Wood Dale and Elmhurst as well.

Does Addison require a permit for deck staining?

For stripping and staining, usually not. When the scope grows into new stairs or structural repairs, we find out what the village asks for and pull the permit where it is required.

How long does stripping and staining take?

Plan on more than one visit, because the wood has to dry after stripping before it can be stained. We give you the dates up front and move them only for rain.

How do I start?

Call or text (815) 585-1750 with a photo of the peeling area. We will come test the finish and give you a written estimate.

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Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Addison