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Top-Rated Deck staining pros in Shorewood - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ocegueda Painting Corp
Ocegueda Painting Corp
5.0(
22
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Shorewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We have done several painting jobs with Jorge and would hire him again in the future! Very detailed, trustworthy and knowledgeable about finishes and products to use for your projects. Also, very responsive to calls and text messages and shows up ready every time we schedule work. All the painting work that Jorge has done for us, interior and exterior, looks fantastic."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
After painting wood
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project

+52

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Dr. Paint, Inc.
Dr. Paint, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Shorewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent from the detailed proposal to the complete cleanup. Derek and crew was professional, prepared, easy to work with, quick and quiet doing the ceiling repairs and fixing ceiling and wall stains, matching paint, and just excellent in all work. They moved the heavy China cabinet, covered all items with taping and plastic and drop cloths. They even shook out the drop cloths outside make certain they were clean."
Front of the house
Front of the house
Front of the house
Front of the house
Left side of the house

+118

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kiko's Painting, LLC
4.9(
30
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Shorewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Francisco and Judy were amazing. They were very knowledgeable and patient in helping me to decide on which stain to use to refinish my cabinets. Their work was professional and they left the job site clean. I would not hesitate in calling them again."
Kitchen Cabinets
Custom Painted Nightstand
Painted Dresser
Living room Makeover
Painted Kitchen Cabinets

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Provided conditions are ideal, staining an entire deck should take as little as a couple of hours and up to a couple of days to apply and cure. Additional procedures, like sealing a deck or using additional treatments, may extend the project by a few additional days.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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