What deck staining means
Deck staining is cleaning, preparing and applying a penetrating or film forming stain to a wood deck to protect it from sun and water.
Where it matters on a deck job
Prep is most of the job: washing, brightening and letting the wood dry. Explain how often the chosen stain needs redoing, so the next visit is booked, not a surprise.
What it costs
Jobs that involve deck staining are priced in the deck staining cost guide: about $850 typical, usually $550 to $1,250. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
- Cost guide: Deck staining cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free deck resources