Phase 1:

The first step in our process is to clean off all remaining stain, moss, mildew, and grime. We do this by spraying an environmentally friendly cleaner on the deck and let it do its thing. Next, we rinse off the deck with a pressure washer. We are very gentle as we rinse the deck and rely on the cleaner to do the work rather than the pressure washer. The cleaner tends to darken the wood, which leads us to our next step of applying a brightener and rinsing that off as well. At this point, we would point out any dry rot that may have come to our attention during the cleaning process.

Phase 2:

We return after the deck has had enough time to dry (this amount of time varies based on the exposure of the deck, current weather conditions and type of stain we will be using). We start by replacing any damaged boards and tapping in any loose nails. Next, we do some light sanding. Between weathering and the cleaning process, we’ve found that most decks need some degree of sanding. We pay special attention to the tops of handrails, benches and the floor. We understand how painful slivers can be. We then apply the Armstrong Clark wood stain.