Gray, worn deck boards back to warm color — and sealed so the wood stops soaking up water every time it rains.
Every home and project is different, so these are typical ranges to help you plan — you always get a free written price after we see the job, never a verbal guess.
Add fence staining or a pressure wash of your patio and driveway to the same visit and save on the combined total.
No stock photos — this is an actual East Tennessee deck we've stained.
This deck had faded to a dull gray-brown with scuffed, thirsty-looking boards. A full clean, proper drying time and an even coat of stain brought the color back across the decking, bench and railing and left it sealed against the weather again.
A deck takes more punishment than almost anything else on a house. It sits flat, catches rain and standing water, bakes in direct sun, and gets walked on every day. Left unsealed, the boards gray out, cup, splinter and eventually rot at the joints and joists. Stain does two jobs at once: it puts the color back, and it slows down the water and UV damage that shortens a deck's life.
Transparent and semi-transparent stains show off the wood grain and look the most natural, but they give the least UV protection and wear fastest on a surface people actually walk on. Semi-solid and solid stains hide more of the grain, resist scuffing better, and last considerably longer — and on a deck floor, solid stain is often the practical choice since it also hides high-traffic wear that shows through lighter stains over time. Many homeowners pair a solid stain on the decking with a lighter, more natural stain on the railings.
Decks weather faster than fences because they're horizontal and get walked on instead of just standing in the weather. In this climate, plan on roughly one to three years for transparent or semi-transparent stain, and three to five years for solid stain, depending on sun exposure and how much foot traffic that deck sees. Maintenance coats are much less work than the first one, since the heavy cleaning and prep is already done.
Spring and fall are the sweet spots — mild temperatures and lower humidity let the wood dry fully and give the stain time to cure before extreme heat or cold hits. Staining is possible most of the year in East Tennessee, but scheduling around a stretch of dry weather matters more than the calendar month.
What you pay depends on the square footage of decking, whether railings, stairs, benches or built-ins are included, the condition of the wood, and how much cleaning, sanding or board repair the deck needs before stain goes on. A smaller, well-maintained deck costs less than a large deck with railings and stairs that needs heavy cleaning and spot repairs first. We give a written number after seeing the deck — in person or from a few photos — so there's no guessing on either end.
We stand behind every deck staining job with a satisfaction guarantee. If something was missed or does not look right when we finish, tell us and we'll come back and make it right — no extra charge, no hassle.
Same process, same materials, and often the same visit. If your fence could use it, bundling it with your deck saves you a mobilization. And if the decking itself has soft or damaged boards, joists or railings, we can handle deck repairs first so everything is sound before stain goes on.
Decks around Farragut and Hardin Valley see heavy sun on at least part of the day, which is usually where graying and splintering show up first. In Knoxville and Powell, older decks often have a mix of weathered boards and a few replaced sections, so blending an even stain coat across the whole deck matters more.
Closer to the water in Lenoir City, Loudon and Tellico Village, humidity means decks need restaining a little more often to keep water out of the wood. We also stain decks in Maryville and out toward Oak Ridge — see the full service area list for the rest of East Tennessee.
Tell us about the deck — size, wood type, and its current condition. Photos help but are not required.
We look at the actual job and give you a written estimate with a realistic start window — no surprises once the truck shows up.
We clean, prep and protect what needs protecting, apply the stain board by board, then walk the deck with you before we leave.
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Patrick and his team did an amazing job on washing and sealing my deck. He provided very professional, timely, and detailed work, and he maintained great communication during the process by starting/finishing the job at exactly the times he said he would. I would definitely use his company again and will be highly recommending him to many others in the future.
Prompt response to phone calls, answered all questions, arrived to do the job at the agreed days/time and completed the job on time. Everything was cleaned up afterward. Looks great!
Excellent professional service, competitive price, and excellent communication.
I can't say enough good about working with Patrick Clark and his team. There's a good reason he's been in business so long — fair price, respectful guys who show up every day until the job is done.
Patrick and his crew are easy to work with and very honest. I have known Patrick for several years — he is focused on delivering quality work for a fair price. Trustworthy and great at what they do. Highly recommend!
Board replacement, joist and framing repair, railing fixes, plus full deck and dock rebuilds.
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Learn moreYes. Washing lifts the dirt, mildew and grayed wood fibers that keep stain from soaking in evenly. We wash at a pressure that cleans the wood without gouging it, then let it dry fully before any stain goes on.
Usually 24 to 72 hours after washing, depending on temperature, humidity and sun exposure. Brand new pressure treated decking needs much longer to dry out — often several weeks to a few months — before it will accept stain properly.
We should. Stain protects sound wood, it will not fix soft, splintering or rotted boards. If we find damaged decking, railing or joists during the walkthrough we will point them out and quote the repair alongside the staining so everything matches when it's done.
Transparent and semi-transparent stains show the grain and look the most natural, but they wear faster on a walking surface and need recoating sooner. Semi-solid and solid stains hide more wear, scratches and old discoloration, and hold up longer underfoot — which is why solid is often the better call for deck flooring even when a homeowner picks a lighter, more natural stain for the railings.
Decks weather faster than fences because they're horizontal and get walked on. Plan on roughly one to three years for transparent or semi-transparent stain, and three to five years for solid, depending on sun exposure and foot traffic.
Pricing is based on the square footage of decking, plus railings, stairs, benches or built-ins, and how much cleaning, sanding or board repair the deck needs first. We give a written number after seeing the deck in person or from photos, so there's no guessing on either end.
Send a few details and we will get back to you the same day, most days — or call (865) 291-7089 now.