Deck Staining & Porch Painting in Millcreek, UT

What we coat outdoors

Outdoor wood has a hard life in the Salt Lake Valley: strong sun from spring to fall, then snow, ice and repeated freezing and thawing. A good coating keeps moisture out of the wood. We work on:

• Deck boards, stairs and railings
• Covered and open porches, including floors, posts and ceilings
• Pergolas and other outdoor wood structures
• Painted or stained wood steps and landings

Our deck and porch process

1. Inspect the wood. We look for soft boards, raised nails and areas where old coating has failed.
2. Clean thoroughly. Dirt, mildew and gray weathered fibers are cleaned off so the new coat can soak in or bond.
3. Remove loose coating. Peeling paint or stain is scraped and sanded back.
4. Let it dry. Wood has to be dry before it is coated, so we plan around weather.
5. Apply stain or paint. Even coats, worked into the grain on stained surfaces, with attention to board ends where water gets in first.
6. Walk it with you. We review the finish and leave the area clean.

Signs your deck or porch needs attention

Water soaks in instead of beading, the color has faded to silver gray, boards look dry and splintery, or old paint is peeling in the walking paths. Catching it early keeps a refinish from turning into board replacement.

Stain colors that work with your home

Transparent and semi-transparent stains show the wood grain, while solid stains and paints give more color and coverage. We help you match the deck or porch to your home’s exterior, and we can test a color on a board before committing. See our color consultation.

Decks and porches across our service area

We stain decks and paint porches in Millcreek, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Draper and the rest of our service areas. Many homeowners pair it with exterior painting or fence staining. Start with a free estimate.