Grand Junction, CO
Deck Staining in Grand Junction, CO
Deck staining in Grand Junction that brings tired, sun-faded wood back to a rich, even color, with the steps and lattice skirting finished to match.
High desert sun
Why Do Decks Fade So Fast in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction gets a lot of sun and very little rain, about 9 inches of precipitation a year at an elevation around 4,600 feet. Strong sunlight breaks down the surface of wood, and dry air pulls the moisture out of it. The result is the gray, rough, splintery deck that shows up a few summers after the last coat of stain.
Stain is the deck's protection. It shades the wood from the sun, slows down drying and cracking, and brings back the color the deck had when it was new.
Real work
What Does a Deck Staining Job Include?
A good stain job starts with clean, dry wood, then an even coat across every board. On the deck in these photos, the job covered the full deck surface along with the steps, the lattice skirting and the small landings by the doors, so the whole backyard reads as one finished piece.
Doing the steps and skirting together with the deck is what keeps the job from looking patched. Everything weathers at the same pace from that day forward.
Color
How Do You Choose a Deck Stain Color?
Start with the house. Warm cedar and redwood tones, like the one on this deck, look great against blue, gray and earth-toned siding. Darker browns hide wear well, and lighter tones keep a deck cooler under the summer sun.
The type of stain matters too. Semi-transparent stain lets the wood grain show through, while a solid stain covers more like paint and can hide older, more weathered boards.
Timing
How Often Should You Restain a Deck?
There's no single schedule, because it depends on the stain and on how much sun your deck gets. A quick test helps: sprinkle a little water on the boards. If it beads up, the finish is still working. If it soaks right in, or the color looks dull and gray, it's time.
If some boards or steps are past saving, it makes sense to handle deck repair first and then stain everything together.
Questions
Deck Staining FAQ
Do you stain porches and steps too?
Yes. Porches, steps, landings and lattice skirting can all be stained along with the deck so everything matches.
Can new wood be stained right away?
New wood often needs time to dry out before it takes stain well. We'll look at the boards and let you know when they're ready.
Does the weather matter for deck staining?
Yes. Stain goes on best when the wood is dry and the weather is mild, so the job gets planned around rain and the hottest part of the day.
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