Top 10 deck staining and sealing services in Santa Cruz, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Cal Preserving
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
CAL PRESERVING is a family owned and operated company with almost 35 years of experience delivering the highest quality of service to the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We are a fully bonded and insured California licensed contractor. CAL PRESERVING specializes in: Restoring, preserving ("sea...Read more about Cal Preserving
CAL PRESERVING is a family owned and operated company with almost 35 years of experience delivering the highest quality of service to the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We are a fully bonded and insured California licensed contractor. CAL PRESERVING specializes in: Restoring, preserving ("sea...Read more about Cal Preserving
Porch Pro Headshot California Coatings Plus+
Scott Medeiros was born and raised in San Jose, California. His painting education started at a young age when he began working in the family business painting interiors & exteriors of homes & apartment buildings. Within a short time, Scott had developed the skills and thoughtful dedication to be ...Read more about California Coatings Plus+
Scott Medeiros was born and raised in San Jose, California. His painting education started at a young age when he began working in the family business painting interiors & exteriors of homes & apartment buildings. Within a short time, Scott had developed the skills and thoughtful dedication to be ...Read more about California Coatings Plus+
Porch Pro Headshot Watercolors
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Watercolors is a residential and commercial painting contractor and color consultation company specializing in the custom painting of your home or business, a fully licensed, bonded and insured local painting contractor providing home painting service throughout our community. Watercolors takes grea...Read more about Watercolors
Watercolors is a residential and commercial painting contractor and color consultation company specializing in the custom painting of your home or business, a fully licensed, bonded and insured local painting contractor providing home painting service throughout our community. Watercolors takes grea...Read more about Watercolors
Porch Pro Headshot A Work of Art Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
A Work of Art Painting has been providing residential and commercial painting services in Santa Clara County and nearby areas for over 20 years. A Work of Art Painting is an owner and operated company providing painting and restoration services. Our experienced staff of painters offers both interior...Read more about A Work of Art Painting
A Work of Art Painting has been providing residential and commercial painting services in Santa Clara County and nearby areas for over 20 years. A Work of Art Painting is an owner and operated company providing painting and restoration services. Our experienced staff of painters offers both interior...Read more about A Work of Art Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Marini Construction
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
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We are a licensed (#893748), bonded and insured General Contractor. New construction, remodels, landscaping, artificial turf and putting greens are what we do the most. No job is too big or too small. Give us a call today and see what we can do for you. Mike, 408-310-8732. Estimates are always fr...Read more about Marini Construction
We are a licensed (#893748), bonded and insured General Contractor. New construction, remodels, landscaping, artificial turf and putting greens are what we do the most. No job is too big or too small. Give us a call today and see what we can do for you. Mike, 408-310-8732. Estimates are always fr...Read more about Marini Construction
Porch Pro Headshot New Era Building Co.
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Hello I offer my handyman services to the Bay Area with great construction background and remodeling experience. Offering great pricing and will work with your budget. Roofing Tile / laminate flooring Sheetrock repair & installation Paint interior & exterior Lighting fixtures & outlets
Hello I offer my handyman services to the Bay Area with great construction background and remodeling experience. Offering great pricing and will work with your budget. Roofing Tile / laminate flooring Sheetrock repair & installation Paint interior & exterior Lighting fixtures & outlets
Porch Pro Headshot Faith Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
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Porch Pro Headshot Bay area HANDYMAN services
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
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Hello thank you for viewing my profile I am a punctual and hardworking person I have experience in installation of carpet, tile, laminate and more. I also have experience in waterproofing work for 10 years in the local 40 roofers and waterproofers painting, caulking, coating, and more any Ask the 51...Read more about Bay area HANDYMAN services
Hello thank you for viewing my profile I am a punctual and hardworking person I have experience in installation of carpet, tile, laminate and more. I also have experience in waterproofing work for 10 years in the local 40 roofers and waterproofers painting, caulking, coating, and more any Ask the 51...Read more about Bay area HANDYMAN services
Porch Pro Headshot Think Happy Painters
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
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Think happy painters .. .... We do full paint /touch ups ./. Interior /Exterior /commercial /residential /Cabinets /Baseboard / bathrooms
Think happy painters .. .... We do full paint /touch ups ./. Interior /Exterior /commercial /residential /Cabinets /Baseboard / bathrooms
Porch Pro Headshot H & J CONSTRUCTION
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Welcome to HJ Construction, where we handle our customer's needs in a prompt and timely manner using the highest quality craftsman. HJ Construction provides quality and professional home improvements and remodeling services. Our reliable service and attention to details is what makes us stand out ...Read more about H & J CONSTRUCTION
Welcome to HJ Construction, where we handle our customer's needs in a prompt and timely manner using the highest quality craftsman. HJ Construction provides quality and professional home improvements and remodeling services. Our reliable service and attention to details is what makes us stand out ...Read more about H & J CONSTRUCTION

Costs to stain a deck

$563 - $1366
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Frequently asked questions about deck staining, painting & refinishing companies

Deck stain and sealer serve basically the same function: to preserve wood and protect from moisture and the elements. A deck is exposed to wind, rain, and UV rains all year long. Moisture can lead to fungal and mold growth, and it could rot the wood. Protecting the deck from moisture intrusion can lengthen the life of a deck, and it can prevent individual boards from rotting which could create a safety hazard. A deck sealer is a transparent or clear finish that either forms a clear film on top of the wood or penetrates it. A deck sealer does a great job at protecting wood from moisture, but does not protect it from UV rays.

Prolonged exposure to UV rays dries up the wood’s natural oils causing cracking and splitting. Deck stains have the same moisture resistant qualities as deck sealing. However, deck stain has added pigment. This color is partially transparent which gives deck stain an added UV protection benefit.

Staining and sealing a deck achieve the same basic aim which is to protect the wood from moisture. Deck sealers are usually a clear finish that coats the outside surface of your deck’s wood. Sealer protects the wood from moisture, which is crucial. Unwanted moisture can cause rot, and encourage the growth of mold, fungus and mildew. Deck sealer does not protect the wood from UV rays. ‘’Even protected with deck sealer, your deck’s color may only last three-to-six months before graying and fading. Sealant should be applied once a year, and is relatively simple to apply.

Deck stains penetrate the surface of the wood. Stains contain pigment that changes the color of the wood providing UV protection. There are a wide range of stains. Getting the right level of opacity depends on the wood surface and your personal taste. Applying stain is tricky. It may make sense to hire a deck contractor to apply it for you. While stain is more expensive than sealer, and typically involves hiring a pro, it lasts up to five times longer. A sealed deck will look more professional. Ultimately, the choice as to whether to stain or seal your deck is up to you.

It’s great to be able to enjoy the outdoors on your deck. A deck provides extra room for entertaining, and a way to enjoy fresh air in the comfort of your home. It’s important to protect a wood deck from the elements. Unwanted moisture encourages rot which can weaken the structure of the deck and shorten its useful lifespan. Moisture also encourages harmful fungal and mold growth. Both staining and sealing your deck protects it from moisture. However, staining a deck offers the additional advantage of protecting the wood from UV rays.

Deck stain offers UV protection due to the pigment it contains. The darker the stain, the better the deck stain protects your deck. There is a wide array of stains. Getting the right opacity depends on the surface you are staining and your taste. Staining a deck is more expensive than sealing it. The stain itself is more expensive, and it makes sense to invest in hiring a deck contractor to apply the stain as application can be a bit tricky. However, staining a deck protects it from both moisture and UV rays. Deck stain lasts longer than deck sealant.

It’s important to protect your deck because wood on your deck is exposed to the elements all year long. Rain can seep into the wood and encourage the growth of mildew and fungus. Unwanted moisture leads to rot which weakens wood and shortens the life of your deck. Applying deck sealant protects the wood from moisture. But moisture isn’t the only threat to your deck. UV rays dry out the wood, causing splitting and cracking. In order to protect your deck from both moisture and woods, it makes sense to invest in a deck stain and sealant. The pigment in staining protects your deck from the sun’s harmful rays. Stain is more expensive than a sealant but lasts up to five times as long.

Many stains contain a protective sealant. You can test your deck’s surface to see if the stain with the protective sealant by sprinkling water on the wood periodically. If the water beads up, the sealant in the stain is still working. Some experts recommend resealing your stained deck yearly.

Recent reviews for Santa Cruz deck staining & sealing services

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All Deck Staining, Painting & Refinishing Companies in Santa Cruz, CA

Porch Pro Headshot San Jose Paint Pros
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
San Jose Paint Pros began as a small crew of dedicated, ambitious painters servicing San Jose and a couple neighboring towns. However, we as a company, became committed to doing more and soon our workforce began expanding along with our coverage area! With our expansion, more and more homeowners aro...Read more about San Jose Paint Pros
San Jose Paint Pros began as a small crew of dedicated, ambitious painters servicing San Jose and a couple neighboring towns. However, we as a company, became committed to doing more and soon our workforce began expanding along with our coverage area! With our expansion, more and more homeowners aro...Read more about San Jose Paint Pros
Porch Pro Headshot PEREZCONSTRUCTION.US
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
A Pérez Construction and Handyman Services was first started I was working for Clark pacific as a cement finisher on and off then went to get business as Homeadvisor yet great company but had some billing issues and leads that got lost in the meantime I struggled to get business but always done a gr...Read more about PEREZCONSTRUCTION.US
A Pérez Construction and Handyman Services was first started I was working for Clark pacific as a cement finisher on and off then went to get business as Homeadvisor yet great company but had some billing issues and leads that got lost in the meantime I struggled to get business but always done a gr...Read more about PEREZCONSTRUCTION.US
Porch Pro Headshot Soleeva Energy
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
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Porch Pro Headshot JB Townsend Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
JB Townsend Painting is a painting company that started in 1979 and provides Oakland and the surrounding areas with services such as wood staining, deck refinishing and other services.
JB Townsend Painting is a painting company that started in 1979 and provides Oakland and the surrounding areas with services such as wood staining, deck refinishing and other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Lazzco Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Lazzco Painting, located in San Jose, is a painting company that offers interior plastering and staining as well as other services.
Lazzco Painting, located in San Jose, is a painting company that offers interior plastering and staining as well as other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Captain Tiki Handyman Service
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Porch Pro Headshot Candell's Painting Service
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
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Porch Pro Headshot P M R Painting & Decorating
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Porch Pro Headshot Lb painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Porch Pro Headshot Cal-West Construction
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Hello, I have been in the construction trade for many years. I can provide many years of skill and knowledge to your project. I also provide handyman services as well.
Hello, I have been in the construction trade for many years. I can provide many years of skill and knowledge to your project. I also provide handyman services as well.
Porch Pro Headshot Morfin Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Professional painting and services with a real focus on customer satisfaction.
Professional painting and services with a real focus on customer satisfaction.
Porch Pro Headshot Blue Puzzle Paint
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Porch Pro Headshot Pro-action Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California
Porch Pro Headshot Emerald Property Maintnence and Cleaning
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Santa Cruz, California