Deck & Fence Staining in Gurnee, IL
Wood decks, fences, and outdoor structures cleaned, prepped, and sealed with stain that actually lasts through a Lake County winter. Licensed and insured, with a written price you get before we start.
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Quick Answer
Deck staining in Gurnee, IL starts at $149 for a basic fence panel or small deck, and a typical 200-square-foot deck runs about $450. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company serving Gurnee and the rest of Lake County. Every job includes pressure washing, sanding rough spots, applying wood conditioner if needed, and two coats of premium stain. We seal decks, fences, playsets, and outdoor furniture across Gurnee.
What You Get When We Stain Your Deck or Fence
Book deck or fence work in Gurnee and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the week.
Dirt, mildew, and algae removed so the stain has a clean surface to grab.
Splinters, raised grain, and rough patches sanded smooth before any stain goes on.
Helps the stain absorb evenly on pine and cedar, avoids blotchy patches.
Applied with the right tools for the wood type, not just rolled on thin.
Choose a natural sealer or a solid color that matches your house trim.
Every exposed wood surface gets stain, not just the flat deck boards.
Nearby plants covered, patios taped, so no overspray lands where it shouldn't.
We check every board with you and touch up anything you spot.
Deck and Fence Staining Prices in Gurnee
Here's where our pricing starts on the outdoor wood jobs Gurnee homeowners ask about most. Square footage, wood type, and how faded the old stain is move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Gurnee deck and fence jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Gurnee Decks and Fences Have Their Own Quirks
Gurnee gets the full Lake County weather cycle: humid summers, freezing winters, and spring rains that soak into every board. That changes how a deck should be stained.
Pine decks that weather fast
Pine decks in Gurnee turn gray and splinter within two years if they aren't sealed. We condition the wood so stain penetrates instead of just sitting on top.
Cedar fences that fade unevenly
Cedar fences fade in patches, especially on the sunny side. We use a tinted stain that evens out the color across the whole fence line.
Moss and mildew from lake humidity
Homes near the Des Plaines River and local lakes get moss on north-facing wood. We pressure wash and treat it before any stain goes on.
We also do exterior painting for Gurnee homes that need siding or trim work at the same time.
How We Stain Decks and Fences in Gurnee
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a small entry deck or a fence that runs the whole backyard.
Walk and measure
We measure the surface, check the wood condition, and write the price down.
Pick the stain color
Clear, semi-transparent, or solid color. We show you samples on your wood.
Pressure wash
Dirt, mildew, and loose old stain blown off with a pressure washer.
Let it dry
Wood has to dry completely before stain goes on. We schedule accordingly.
Sand and condition
Rough spots sanded, wood conditioner applied to open-grain wood.
First coat
Stain applied across the entire surface, paying attention to end grain.
Second coat
Second coat after the first absorbs, giving full coverage and protection.
Walk through with you
We check every board with you and fix anything you spot before we go.
The Outdoor Wood Work Gurnee Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Deck restoration and staining
Old decks brought back to life. Pressure washed, sanded, and stained. Also pairs with exterior painting.
Fence staining and sealing
Privacy fences, picket fences, and split rail. We stain both sides if accessible.
Deck and fence combos
Backyard deck and fence stained together. One crew, one cleanup, one price.
A Crew That Knows Wood, Not Just Walls
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Gurnee is one of the Lake County towns we work most often, which is why we can usually get out for an estimate within a few days of your call. The person who prices your job is the person who shows up with the pressure washer and the sprayer.
Deck and fence work is different from painting walls. It takes the right equipment, the right stain for the wood type, and a crew that knows how to read the weather. We do this every week in Gurnee homes from the older neighborhoods to the newer subdivisions.
If you're doing multiple things outside, we can combine deck work with exterior painting or siding painting in one trip.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the wood looks like when we pack up.
The problem
The wood wasn't prepped right before the last stain job, so it came off in sheets.
Some parts of the deck soaked up stain, others didn't, leaving a blotchy mess.
Algae grows right through the stain if the wood wasn't cleaned properly first.
What you get
Prepped right, conditioned if needed, and two coats so it penetrates and holds.
Applied with the right tools and technique, no light spots or dark streaks.
Pressure washed and treated before stain goes on, so algae doesn't come back.
True on every Gurnee deck and fence job we take:
What the Decks and Fences Look Like When We Leave
Even color, clean lines, no overspray on the patio, and the wood protected for seasons to come.
What Gurnee Customers Say After the Stain Dries
Most of our Gurnee deck and fence work comes from somebody a few streets over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish, and how the yard looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Gurnee
Outdoor work is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a Gurnee house needs.
Exterior painting
Siding, trim, and brick painted. See Gurnee exterior painting.
Interior rooms
Walls, ceilings, and cabinets painted. See Gurnee house painting.
Popcorn ceiling work
Removal and painting. See Gurnee popcorn ceiling.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets sprayed. See Gurnee cabinet painting.
Need painting in other Lake County towns? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in Gurnee sits on the Gurnee painting page.
Deck and Fence Staining in Gurnee, IL: Common Questions
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