Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Rolling Meadows, IL

Staining new and weathered wood in Rolling Meadows

Older wood gets cleaned, brightened, stripped or sanded where the finish has failed, and repaired before stain. New wood has its own rules. Pressure-treated lumber arrives wet from the treatment and needs time to dry out, and smooth new boards can carry a glaze from the mill that keeps stain from soaking in. We handle both on decks, fences, pergolas, siding, trim and front doors.

We cover Rolling Meadows, reaching it on Route 53, Golf Road, Kirchoff Road and Algonquin Road. If you just had a new fence or deck built, the urge is to stain it right away, and stain over wet treated wood is a reason first coats peel. We check the wood with a moisture meter, and when it is ready, we clean and brighten it to open the surface before the first coat. If the new wood went up next to old wood, we talk through how the two will look side by side before you pick a color.

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What we do on new and older wood in Rolling Meadows

Moisture check on new wood

We read the moisture in new treated lumber and tell you when it is ready, instead of guessing by the calendar.

Mill glaze removal

Smooth new boards get cleaned and brightened, and sanded where needed, so the stain soaks in.

First coat done right

The first coat on new wood sets the base for every coat after, so we work it into all faces and ends.

Cut ends sealed

Cut board ends and post tops soak up water the fastest, and they get extra stain.

Old wood brought back

Weathered decks and fences get cleaned, stripped or sanded where needed, and repaired before stain.

Old next to new

Where new boards or fence sections meet old ones, we plan the prep and stain so the difference shows as little as wood allows.

How a Rolling Meadows staining job works

We come out, look at the wood, check its moisture and write an estimate that lists the prep, stain type and coats. If the wood is new and not ready, we tell you about when to expect it and come back to check. Any extra work we find, like a rotted post on an older fence, gets priced in writing and waits for your approval. Stain days get set around the forecast and the dates we gave you, and we finish with a walk around the job together.

A free estimate written after we see the wood
Moisture checked before we set a stain date
New wood prepped so stain soaks in
Cut ends and post tops coated well
Older wood repaired before stain
A final walk with you when it is dry

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining estimate in Rolling Meadows

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

FAQ

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Rolling Meadows: questions

How long should I wait to stain a new deck or fence?

Long enough for the wood to dry out from the treatment, which varies with the lumber and the weather. Instead of guessing, we check the moisture and tell you when it is ready.

Do you stain in towns near Rolling Meadows?

Yes. We also stain decks and fences in Arlington Heights, Palatine and Schaumburg.

Do I need a Rolling Meadows permit to stain a new fence?

A stain job by itself generally does not. The fence or deck itself may have needed a permit when it was built, and if we are building or rebuilding framing, we check with the city and pull it where it is required.

Can new and old fence sections be made to match?

They can get close. New wood and weathered wood take stain differently, so we prep both and may suggest a stain with more pigment to even out the look.

How do I get an estimate?

Call or text (815) 585-1750 and tell us whether the wood is new or old. We will check it and put the plan in writing.

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Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Rolling Meadows