Top-rated deck staining pros.

Best deck staining pros near Dayton, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY DAYTON, MN HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon462
    Verified deck staining services reviews

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

Avatar for Shelton Painting Inc
Shelton Painting Inc
4.7(
772
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have hired Shelton Painting for a few other paint jobs in the past and found them to be the best due to their prep work, quality of paint used, punctuality and clean up. Previous outstanding jobs included our deck and main floor bath. Last year Dan came out to clean the siding on our house & it made such a difference. (It's very hard work when done to their standards.)
My bathroom was red with a dark rag wash. I wanted to give it a more up to date color and Todd suggested picking up some of the subtle blue gray tones of the floor tile. Jim arrived exactly on time. He had to tape and patch a section of wall in the toilet room that the plumber had cut to insert a new valve. Todd arrived with only one gallon of paint and I was convinced that it wouldn't be enough for two coats of paint to cover the red paint. I'm not sure how he managed it but the coverage was great and it looks like a new room. Clean up was thorough. 
I will be having Shelton Painting back out to paint the front exterior trim and porch of my house. Because my house faces south, it takes a beating from the sun and wind. We have been using Sherwin Williams Duration paint and it seems to hold up well. It is most critical to have someone like Shelton Painting do the exterior work because the extensive prep work they do really pays off. They hand paint and always double coat. I'm looking forward to having the exterior done to make the house look like new. 

"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Highrollers Painting, Inc
Highrollers Painting, Inc
4.9(
88
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When I met Leo of HighRollers Painting I hired him because I could sense his integrity. His crew was very kind, efficient, and helpful. They also stained my deck and painted the foundation of my house. The worst part of the ordeal was me having to pick the colors for the paint and stain. Leo’s estimate of what it would cost was in the ballpark of what I was willing to spend. I give Leo and his crew five stars for their service ."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+18

Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Prime Painting Concepts
Prime Painting Concepts
5.0(
31
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We HIGHLY recommend Aaron and his awesome crew. Not only are they all great to work with, the work they performed (house, deck and trim paint) is impeccable. What tiny problems there were (the fault of the previous paint) they immediately fixed. We were out of town for a portion of the job, and our neighbors still talk about how pleasant and meticulous the crew was. I would hire Prime Painting Concepts for all our painting needs!"
Before
Large Exterior Re-Paint
Before
Before
Before

+17

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for R-Home Services, LLC
R-Home Services, LLC
5.0(
20
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Found and repaired multiple issues in my home. It was great to have one person who could take care if everything. Painting, scraping ceilings, laying vinyl flooring. Replacing deck boards, cement work in 3 different applications, replaced thresholds on garage doors and repaired the repair on cracked shifting cement above the subgarage. Made my deck safe. Replaced some missing drywall in the basement. Great carpenter. Easy to talk to, consistently shows up and leaves things neat. Gets it done. Found some rot under my siding and came up with a good plan to seal it up and make it structurally sound again. Found during prep for exterior painting."
Bathroom
Basement
Basement
Entry way
Steps

+238

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Avatar for MJQ Painting, LLC
MJQ Painting, LLC
5.0(
9
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had our kitchen cabinets and all of the upstairs rooms painted, and the results were fantastic. They had great attention to detail and the cabinets have the finish I was looking for. The crew was professional, reliable, and kept everything clean throughout the project. Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality painting work!"
Logo
Avatar for Heartland Painting
Heartland Painting
5.0(
13
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Heartland Painting is a family-owned business that has been dedicated to making clients happy since 2013. Owners Eric & Annie Heipel have carried their passion for family and integrity into their business, reflected in how both clients and employees are cared for. Born and raised in the MSP suburbs, Eric & Annie are graduates of Northwestern College and now enjoy life on a little hobby farm along with their four great kids, sweet golden retriever Clementine and a few chickens. Check out our Iron-Clad Warranty, up to 10 Years! \n

Heartland Painting
Heartland Painting
Heartland Painting
Heartland Painting
Heartland Painting

+14

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for CertaPro Painters of Northwest Metro Minneapolis
CertaPro Painters of Northwest Metro Minneapolis
4.2(
87
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve, Greg and LouAnn were wonderful to work with and allowed me to make changes to my work proposal as I needed and wanted them to. Greg did an excellent job with all of the interior painting of walls and ceilings and all of the staining of the doors and trim. Never once did I doubt that I hired the right company for our undertaking!!"
Siding Before
Before
 Living/Dining Room
 Living/Dining Room
Front - After

+22

Response time4 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Sweet Land Painting
Sweet Land Painting
3.8(
23
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Allen gave me an in person quote for painting in my hallway and a guest room. When he was here he helped me go through all the paint left by the owners to determine if we could use it to save $. He arrived early and completed the work extremely well and very neatly. He went through everything to make sure I was happy. I have already hired him for another job."
Lakeville Exterior
Roof work
Exterior Work
Minnetonka Exterior
Minnetonka Exterior

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 209
Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

Routine cleaning, sealing/staining, and inspection prolong deck life and appearance.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

Apply a wood stain or sealant to properly maintain a wood deck railing and keep it looking new. Sealants protect wood from moisture and weathering. Regularly inspect the railing for loose screws, damaged balusters, and other signs of wear to make timely repairs. Routinely clean the railing using mild soap, water, and a soft bristle brush.

No, it is not okay to paint over rotted wood. Painting over rotted wood will not address the underlying issue and can trap moisture, leading to further decay. Properly addressing the rotted wood by removing and replacing or repairing the damaged areas is necessary before you can even consider painting.

The Dayton, MN homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.