Fence & Deck Staining · Pacific Northwest
Outdoor wood, finished to last through Washington weather.
Restore, seal, and protect outdoor wood through Washington seasons — not weeks. Power-washed, sanded, brightened, and finished with semi-transparent or solid stains engineered for Pacific Northwest moisture, UV, and shoulder-season swings.
What's Included
The full restoration — not just a fresh coat.
A re-stain that doesn't hold is almost always a prep failure. We treat every fence and deck as a wood restoration project first: pull mildew, brighten the grain, repair loose boards, and only then finish. The result is a stain that actually penetrates, holds color through PNW seasons, and reapplies cleanly when it's time.
- Full property protection — plants, siding, hardscape
- Soft power-wash with substrate-appropriate PSI
- Wood brightener to neutralize tannins, open grain
- Sand to remove fiber lift and gray surface layer
- Loose board, popped nail, and split rail repair
- Drying period verified by moisture meter
- Premium semi-transparent or solid stain system
- Two coats on horizontal, wet-on-wet vertical
- Railing, balusters, post caps, gates, pergolas
- Daily site cleanup; no stain spatter on siding
- 1-year written workmanship warranty
- Itemized quote — no surprise prep charges
Stain Systems
We match the stain to the wood, the exposure, and the goal.
Semi-Transparent
Sikkens Cetol, Cabot Australian Timber Oil. Lets the grain show through with warm pigment. Best for cedar, redwood, and clean pressure-treated fir. Reapplies without sanding.
Solid Stain
Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Solid, SW SuperDeck Solid. Hides previous color and wood defects. Deep UV protection. Ideal for weathered decks where homeowners want paint-like color without paint's peeling risk.
Eco-Friendly Oils
Low-VOC oil-based stains for homeowners with sustainability priorities. Deeper grain penetration, longer dry time, and a naturally rich finish — but worth the wait.
Our Staining Process
Restoration first, finish second.
Hiring painters shouldn't feel like a gamble. Here's exactly what happens when you call us — every step communicated, on time, and on budget.
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Request a No-Obligation Estimate
Tell us about your project online or by phone. We respond the same business day — no hard sell, just a friendly conversation about what you're hoping to achieve.
Same-day response · No deposit required
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Detailed Quote Within 24 Hours
After a quick in-home walkthrough, you receive a line-itemed quote: surfaces, prep, materials, colors, and timeline. No mystery upcharges — what we quote is what you pay.
Itemized · Transparent · Fixed pricing
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Schedule Your Project
Pick a start date that works for your life. We confirm in writing, share your crew lead's contact, and send a clear checklist of what to expect on day one.
You choose the date · Written confirmation
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Prep & Protection Phase
We arrive on time, in uniform, and protect everything that isn't getting painted — floors, furniture, fixtures. Surfaces are scraped, sanded, primed, and patched to spec.
Full coverage · Daily site cleanup
Pacific Northwest Reality
What kills outdoor wood here — and how we prevent it.
Persistent moisture
Decks under tree canopy hold moisture for weeks at a time. We spec breathable, moisture-tolerant stains that won't trap water under the film.
Mildew & algae
North-side fences develop mildew within months. We sanitize with wood-safe cleaners and spec mildewcide-loaded stains where exposure demands it.
UV graying
Even our mild summer sun gradually grays cedar. We use stains with strong UV inhibitor packages to lock pigment and resist color shift across seasons.
Wood movement
PNW deck boards expand and contract with seasonal humidity. We avoid rigid film-formers that crack and fail at the joints.
Pricing Guidance
Honest ranges for fence and deck work.
Standard 300–400 sq ft deck, semi-transparent: $1,200–$2,400. Solid stain: $1,600–$3,000. Residential perimeter fence: $1,800–$3,800. Pergolas, elaborate railings, and large multi-tier decks are itemized at your free walkthrough.
Ballpark only. Your detailed quote may vary based on substrate condition, color count, and accessibility. Free in-home estimates are typically accurate within 10–15%.
Lock in your precise quoteHomeowner Stories
Hundreds of happy walls — and counting.
“NorthLine repainted our entire two-story home in five days, and honestly the prep work blew us away. They covered every plant, taped every window. The finish looks like a magazine.”
“We've used three different painters for our offices over the years. NorthLine is the first one to actually show up when they said, do what they quoted, and clean up after themselves daily.”
“I dreaded picking colors. Their consultation made it painless and the cut lines on our trim are unreal — straight as a ruler. Worth every dollar, and their quote was the most detailed we got.”
Frequently Asked
Fence & deck staining in Washington — answered.
On a south- or west-facing deck, every 2–3 years for semi-transparent stains and every 4–6 years for solid stains. North-facing and covered decks can stretch longer. We meter moisture and inspect for graying or fiber lift to confirm the right interval at your free walkthrough.
Yes, on every project. We use appropriate PSI for the wood type — typically 1,200–1,800 PSI on cedar and pressure-treated fir, lower on softer woods. Followed by deck brightener to neutralize tannins and open the grain for stain absorption.
Semi-transparent shows wood grain and color variation — a warmer, more natural look — and reapplies easily. Solid stain looks like paint but breathes like stain, with deeper UV protection and longer life on weathered or repaired wood that you don't want to highlight.
Yes, but new pressure-treated lumber needs to weather and dry to the right moisture content first (typically 6+ months for a green-treated fence, less for kiln-dried). We meter wood moisture before applying anything. If it's too wet, we wait — and we tell you why.
Most residential decks take 2–3 days: day one for power-wash and brightener, day two for sand and prep, day three for stain application. Larger decks with railings and pergolas can take 4–5 days. Fences typically run 1–2 days per typical residential perimeter.
A standard 300–400 sq ft deck runs $1,200–$2,400 for semi-transparent, $1,600–$3,000 for solid. Residential fence (typical perimeter): $1,800–$3,800. Includes power-wash, prep, sanding, brightener, and two-coat finish. Larger projects and elaborate railings are quoted on site.
Sikkens Cetol, Cabot Australian Timber Oil, and Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck are our standard semi-transparent systems. For solid stain, Benjamin Moore Arborcoat and Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck Solid. All chosen for Pacific Northwest performance.