Deck Cleaning & Staining in Cobourg, ON
Strip the grey. Seal the wood.
Summer in Cobourg means a busy beach and backyards that get used every day. If your deck has gone grey or blotchy, deck cleaning & staining in Cobourg brings it back. We wash off the mildew and whatever's left of the last coat, let the wood dry, sand it, and put down stain that protects it for the seasons ahead. A simple test: if water no longer beads on the boards, it's time.
Getting Cobourg Decks Ready for Summer
Timing matters more than most people expect. Stain needs temperatures above 10°C and a dry window of 24 to 48 hours, and spring right beside the lake can stay cool and damp for a while. If you want the deck ready when the warm weather arrives, book early so we can catch the first good stretch. Late summer and early fall work well too, once the heaviest use is over.
Most tired decks fall into one of two camps. Some were never finished and have gone silver and rough. Others have a solid stain peeling in patches, usually on the steps and the boards that see the most sun. The first kind needs a wash and a sand. The second needs the failing coat stripped, because fresh stain laid over loose stain peels right along with it. To check whether a finish is failing, press a strip of tape onto it and pull it off. If old stain comes away on the tape, it needs stripping.
The wood varies across Cobourg as well. Decks behind the older homes near downtown may have boards stained many times over, and those can take extra sanding to get back to an even colour. Newer pressure-treated decks in the subdivisions north along Division Street usually clean up faster. Deck staining on a standard 10x12 deck, with the cleaning included, usually runs $400 to $800. A wash on its own starts at $150.
Pedro handles deck cleaning, sanding and staining. For how he approaches deck cleaning & staining in general, see our deck cleaning & staining page.
How deck cleaning & staining works
Power wash
First we clean the deck with a pressure washer to get rid of dirt, mildew, old stain residue and surface grime.
Sand
Once the deck has dried, we sand it to knock down raised grain and give the stain a smooth, even base.
Apply stain or sealant
One or two coats of deck stain go on, applied carefully so you don't end up with lap marks or patchy spots.
Dry and inspect
The deck needs 24 to 48 hours to cure. If needed, we come back for a final look.
Deck Cleaning & Staining cost in Cobourg
Deck cleaning on its own (power wash only) starts at $150.
Cleaning plus staining on a standard 10x12 deck usually runs $400 to $800, depending on the deck's condition and the type of stain.
Bigger decks, or decks with railings and stairs, cost more.
Every job gets a free written estimate first, so the price is settled before work starts.
What clients say
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Deck Cleaning & Staining in Cobourg: FAQ
Do you offer deck cleaning & staining in Cobourg?
Yes. Cobourg is part of our Northumberland County service area, and we work there from our base in Bowmanville. Call or text (289) 928-5689, or request a free estimate online.
Should I pick a darker stain for a deck that gets full sun all day?
More pigment generally means more UV protection, so a semi-transparent or solid stain will hold its colour longer in full sun than a clear finish or a light toner. Darker colours can feel hot underfoot on a bright afternoon, though. If the family goes barefoot on the deck a lot, a mid-tone semi-transparent is a sensible middle ground. Try a sample on a hidden board first.
Do the railings and stairs get stained along with the deck boards?
They can. Railings and stairs get the same wash, sanding and stain as the floor of the deck, but all those spindles and edges take longer, which is why they add to the price. If the budget is tight, some people do the floor boards one year and the railings the next, since the floor takes most of the wear.
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Need deck cleaning & staining in Cobourg?
Call or text Pedro, or ask for a free written estimate online.