Top-rated deck staining pros.

Get matched with top deck staining pros in Highland Lakes, NJ

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your deck staining project in Highland Lakes, NJ?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY HIGHLAND LAKES, NJ HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon35
    Verified deck staining services reviews

Find Deck staining pros in Highland Lakes

Avatar for New York's Clean Team by Angela & Denis Home Improvement
New York's Clean Team by Angela & Denis Home Improvement
4.9(
90
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennis and his partner did an amazing job cleaning my couch. They were professional, friendly, and very thorough. The couch honestly looked and smelled like brand new when they were finished. They even went above and beyond by offering some complimentary services, which I really appreciated. It was a pleasure working with both of them, and I would definitely use their services again in the future. Highly recommend!"
Upholstery Cleaning Project
Pressure Washing Project
Organization - Home & Garage Project
Upholstery Cleaning Project
Pressure Washing Project

+237

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for CSZ Construction
CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I took a chance with CSZ construction because Home Advisor reviewers were so positive-- and I am glad I did. Cesar, the owner, is a very competent professional who did most of the work himself. He weatherproofed my balcony door, fixed a window and replaced the water line of my refrigerator. His prices are very competitive and he will be my go-to repairman from now on."
 ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
 PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
5.0(
2
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Platinum Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6 years of experience serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for AAA Custom Painting
AAA Custom Painting
5.0(
36
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work and reasonable pricing. Andres and his team were very professional and meticulous. The deck came out great and the overall painting looks flawless. As Andres promised, the preparation was well done and had produced great results. His team was careful in protecting my property and were very friendly and accommodating in handling all of my requests. They really went out of their way to earn my satisfaction. Would highly recommend."
Interior painting in Mendham, New Jersey.
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 208
Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

The Highland Lakes, NJ homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

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