Exterior staining
Exterior Staining for Siding, Decks, and Natural Wood
Natural wood is everywhere in the Hudson Valley and Catskills — cedar siding, clapboard, log homes, decks, and porches. Stain protects it and shows it off. Exterior staining designed to protect, restore, and enhance wood surfaces with rich, even finishes that highlight the character of the wood.
Deck staining and restoration
Decks that have gone gray can usually be brought back rather than replaced
We clean, strip if needed, brighten, sand rough areas, and apply penetrating or semi-solid stain built for foot traffic and weather.
Our process includes thorough cleaning, proper surface preparation, and the application of high-quality oil-based and semi-solid stains for deep penetration and consistent coverage.
From full siding restorations to deck staining and sealing, every project is completed with long-term performance in mind — which means a genuine drying interval before any coating goes on, because stain applied to saturated wood cannot get in.
Matched to the wood
Stain types we use
Transparent and semi-transparent
Penetrating stains for new or well-maintained wood.
Semi-solid
For weathered wood that needs more color and coverage.
Solid
Where a paint-like look with stain-level breathability is the goal.
Cedar and wood siding
Cedar needs breathable stain, not paint that will peel
Cedar shingles, clapboard, and board-and-batten siding — we match the stain type to the wood's age and condition.
Stains generally need maintenance sooner than paint — typically every 3–5 years for decks and 5–8 years for siding depending on exposure. We'll tell you what to expect for your surface.
The trade-off is that a penetrating stain fails gracefully: you wash and re-apply, with no stripping. That is a materially different commitment from a film that eventually has to come off.
What it costs
What deck and siding staining costs
Deck staining, deck restoration, and cedar siding staining are all priced by area and by how much the wood needs before a coating can go on. Typical ranges are in the guide.
Where we provide this service
Exterior staining across the Hudson Valley
Exterior staining in these towns, and throughout Ulster, Dutchess, Greene, and Columbia Counties.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does a stained deck last?
Can you restore a gray, weathered deck?
Stain or paint for cedar siding?
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