Illustrative finished cedar deck with black railings beside a cream home.

Deck staining in Kelowna, prep included.

For grey, faded and peeling decks. The wash and any sanding are part of the job and the price.

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Prepared for its next finish.

Illustrative distant worker applying stain across a cedar deck.
  1. Assessment of the boards, railings, stairs and existing finish
  2. A wash, then time for the wood to dry
  3. Sanding where the boards are rough or the old finish is loose
  4. Your chosen stain, with attention to edges and details
  5. A walk-through at the end, with what to watch for as it wears

Each kind of wear needs its own preparation.

We check the wood and the coating on it at the free on-site visit, then recommend a wash, a sand or taking the old finish off.

The condition you pick in the estimate sets your price range.

  • Never stained

    Bare or weathered grey wood. It gets a wash and time to dry before the first coat.

    What it takesWash, dry, then stain

  • Faded

    An old stain worn thin. It gets a wash, then fresh stain over the top.

    What it takesWash and recoat

  • Peeling

    Loose finish has to come off before new stain will hold. That adds prep time.

    What it takesStrip or sand, then stain

Four finishes for your deck.

From transparent cedar to two-tone walnut and black.

  • Transparent cedarShows the most grain. Warm and natural.
  • Semi-transparent pecanGolden brown with the grain still visible.
  • Semi-transparent walnutDeep brown with a quieter, richer tone.
  • Two-tone walnut and blackWalnut boards with contrasting black railings.
See each finish on a deck

Pergola staining.

The structure above your deck gets the same prep as the boards under it.

Illustrative stained cedar pergola over a backyard patio.

Posts, beams and the slats overhead all get stained. We check the condition and how easy each part is to reach at the visit.

We stain pergolas on their own or alongside a deck.

  • Attached or freestanding
  • Same finish as your deck, or a contrast

Pergolas from

$750

A starting figure, confirmed at your free on-site visit.

Deck staining questions.

Should I stain my deck or replace it?

Grey on its own is not a reason to replace a deck. Grey is the sun-worn surface layer, and a wash takes most of it off. Boards that are soft, split through or loose at the fasteners are a different story. We check for those at the visit.

My deck is brand new. When can it be stained?

Once the wood is dry enough to take stain. New pressure-treated wood often arrives wet from the treatment. A quick test: sprinkle some water on a board. If it beads up, wait. If it soaks in within a few minutes, the wood is ready. Pre-staining the boards before they go up is another option.

Do you stain railings and stairs too?

Yes. Railings and stairs have far more edges than flat boards, so they take longer and are priced on top of the deck surface. Tell us they are there in the estimate and they are included in your range.

Serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon and more. See the service area

Ready to bring the deck back?

Pick the size and condition, and see a price range for your deck.

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