Deck staining Ottawa — finishes built for our winters
Power-wash, sand, brighten and stain. Cedar, pressure-treated, IPE and composite refinishing.
- Tidy crews, daily cleanup
- Quality paints
- Locally owned in Ottawa
- Proudly Canadian
Within 1 business day
Most jobs start in 1–3 weeks
Exterior season: May–October
What's included in our deck staining service
- Power-wash and chemical brighten
- Sand boards smooth where needed
- Replace rotted boards (carpentry add-on)
- Semi-transparent or solid stain options
- Railings, stairs and posts included
- Plant and siding protection
"Cedar deck went from grey and tired to looking brand new. Survived its first winter without lifting."
Our deck refinishing process
Power-wash
Strip dirt, mildew and loose finish.
Brighten & sand
Wood brightener restores color; light sand for smooth boards.
Stain
Two coats brushed and back-rolled into every board.
Cure
24–48 hours off the deck. We schedule around your weekend plans.
Why Ottawa homeowners choose us
Decks are one of the hardest surfaces a coating has to live on in Ottawa — UV, foot traffic, snow load and ice melt. Penetrating semi-transparent stains often outperform film-forming products here because they wear instead of peel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does deck staining cost in Ottawa?
$3.50–$6.50 per square foot for prep + 2-coat stain on a typical Ottawa cedar or PT deck. A 250 sq ft deck is roughly $900–$1,600.
How often should I re-stain my deck?
Semi-transparent stain in Ottawa: typically every 2–3 years on the floor, 4–6 years on railings. Solid stain: typically 4–6 years on floor, 7+ on railings.
Should I strip the old stain?
If the old finish is peeling or mostly worn, yes. If it's just faded and intact, a clean and brighten is enough. We assess at the quote.
Can you stain a brand-new pressure-treated deck?
Wait 4–6 months for the wood to dry, then stain. New PT is too wet for stain to penetrate.
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Service areas
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