Deck & Fence Staining in Franklin Park, IL
Wood decks, fences, pergolas and outdoor structures pressure washed, sanded where needed and stained with clear sealer or solid color stain. Adds years to the wood and makes it look like new. Licensed and insured in Illinois.
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Quick Answer
Deck and fence staining in Franklin Park starts at $149 for the basic work, and a full deck stain on a standard Franklin Park deck runs about $649. That price includes pressure washing, sanding rough areas, applying stain with a clear sealer or solid color, and cleanup. Vanguard Painting also stains fences, pergolas, gazebos and outdoor furniture across Franklin Park and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Stain Your Deck or Fence
This is the full staining package for every Franklin Park deck, fence or outdoor wood structure. Nothing is an add-on.
We wash the wood to remove dirt, mildew and old stain residue so the new coat penetrates.
Any rough or splintered spots are sanded smooth so the stain goes on evenly.
We apply a wood brightener to open up the grain and prep the wood for stain penetration.
Choose clear sealer that shows the grain or solid color that covers like paint.
Two coats of stain or sealer. One coat won't protect through a Chicago winter.
Landscaping and grass are covered so stain doesn't get on anything green.
We clean everything up and walk the area with you before we leave.
We let you know exactly how long the stain needs to dry before it can get wet.
Deck and Fence Staining Prices in Franklin Park
These are starting numbers for the staining jobs Franklin Park homeowners ask about most. Deck size, wood condition and stain type move the final number. You get that number in writing before work starts.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Franklin Park deck and fence jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Franklin Park Decks and Fences Take a Beating
Franklin Park weather runs from humid summers to freezing winters. Wood decks and fences take a beating, and most are older than they look.
Freeze-thaw damage
Water gets into wood, freezes in winter and expands, then thaws and leaves cracks. The right stain seals it and prevents this cycle from destroying the wood on deck staining jobs.
Decades of old stain
Many Franklin Park decks have multiple layers of old stain. We pressure wash and sand enough that the new stain actually penetrates the wood.
Sun and rain exposure
Wood exposed to sun dries out. Wood exposed to rain rots. We use stain that protects against both, with UV blockers and water repellent.
The difference between a deck that looks good for two years and one that looks good for five is in the prep and the products we use.
How We Stain Decks and Fences in Franklin Park
Same process every time, from the first estimate to the final walkaround.
Walk and measure
We look at the deck, fence or structure, check the condition and write the price.
Pick stain type
Clear sealer to show grain or solid color to cover imperfections. We show samples.
Pressure wash
We wash the wood to remove dirt, mildew and old stain residue.
Sand rough spots
Any splinters or rough areas are sanded down so the stain goes on smooth.
Apply wood brightener
This opens the wood grain so the stain can penetrate deeply.
Let wood dry
We wait for the wood to dry completely before stain goes on. Rushing this ruins the job.
Apply two coats
Two coats of stain or sealer, applied with the right dry time between them.
Clean and walk around
We clean everything up and walk the area with you before we finish.
Deck and Fence Work We Do in Franklin Park
We stain all kinds of outdoor wood. Here are the most common jobs we do in Franklin Park.
Wood decks
Backyard decks, front porches and balcony decks. Pressure washed, sanded and stained with clear sealer or solid color.
Fences
Privacy fences, picket fences, split rail and lattice. Stained to match the deck or house trim.
Pergolas and outdoor structures
Pergolas, gazebos, play structures and outdoor furniture stained to protect and beautify.
A Staining Crew From Five Minutes Down Grand Avenue
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Franklin Park is just down Grand Avenue. That's why we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call and why the person who prices your deck job is the person you'll see working in your backyard.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these homes. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Pacific Street or over near the industrial park. If a spot needs a touch-up later, we're close enough to swing back.
Plenty of Franklin Park customers combine deck staining with other work. Many add exterior painting or house painting once we're already scheduled.
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What Franklin Park Homeowners Say About Their Decks, and What They Get From Us
Almost every deck and fence call starts with one of these. Here's the issue on the left, and what you get on the right.
The problem
UV damage and moisture strip the wood's natural color and cause splinters.
One coat or old stain that couldn't handle the weather. Looks worse than no stain at all.
Wood that wasn't sealed absorbs water and grows mildew. Can't scrub it off once it's in the wood.
What you get
Pressure washed, sanded and stained. The color comes back and the grain shows again.
Two coats of quality stain that penetrates and protects. No peeling after one season.
Water beads up and runs off. Mildew doesn't stand a chance.
True on every Franklin Park deck and fence job we take:
What Franklin Park Decks and Fences Look Like When We Leave
Even color, smooth surface and no stain on the grass or walkways.
What Franklin Park Customers Say After Their Deck Is Stained
Most of our Franklin Park deck and fence work comes from somebody a few blocks away. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the yard looked when we packed up.
Other Outdoor Work We Do Around Franklin Park
Deck and fence staining is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers other exterior work too.
House painting
Interior and exterior painting. See house painting in Franklin Park.
Exterior painting
Siding, brick and trim. Exterior painting in Franklin Park.
Siding painting
Vinyl, aluminum and wood siding. Siding painting in Franklin Park.
Brick painting
Brick exteriors painted with breathable masonry paint.
Painting more than one place in the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in Franklin Park sits on the Franklin Park painting page.
Deck and Fence Staining in Franklin Park, IL: Common Questions
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