Deck & Fence Staining in Kirkland, WA
Lakeside wood takes a hard beating from sun and rain. We wash, prep, and seal it for that exposure, with the right stain per surface and a 10-year workmanship warranty behind the work.
Hedlund Painting provides deck, dock, and fence staining in Kirkland, WA, washing, prepping, and sealing wood against the heavy lakeside sun and PNW rain that wear waterfront finishes fast. We match the right stain and sheen to each surface, then back the work with a 10-year workmanship warranty. Free written estimate.
Deck Fence Staining for Kirkland homes.
Kirkland's Lake Washington setting puts decks, docks, and railings through one of the harshest finish tests on the Eastside. Lakeside wood takes direct sun plus reflected UV bouncing off the water in summer, then absorbs persistent PNW moisture the rest of the year, so a stain that would last on an inland lot breaks down faster on a Kirkland waterfront or view property. That means a shorter re-stain cadence and a stain system chosen specifically for sun-and-water exposure. We pressure wash to clear chalk and mildew, let the wood dry, sand and prep, and apply the right transparent, semi-transparent, or solid stain for the surface, as in our Kirkland deck project.
Beyond the waterfront, Kirkland's mid-century ramblers and newer custom homes carry plenty of standard yard decks and cedar fencing that gray and splinter without protection. The approach is the same: thorough wash, proper dry time, prep, and a stain matched to the wood, with any larger wood-rot or failing-board issues routed to our carpentry crew before staining begins. For the finish-conscious Kirkland market, we keep a clean job site, protect surrounding plantings and hardscape, and stand behind the work with a 10-year workmanship warranty, where most handymen stain and walk away.
Our deck and fence-staining process.
A superintendent leads your Kirkland project from the first wash to final walkthrough, so the stain holds up to lakeside sun and rain.
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We pressure wash to clear moss, algae, chalk, and old failing finish.
Dry
We let the wood dry fully so the stain penetrates and bonds.
Sand and prep
We smooth rough boards and prep the surface.
Repair as needed
Failed boards or rot route to our carpentry crew first.
Stain to spec
We apply the transparent, semi-transparent, or solid stain matched to the wood and exposure.
Protect and walk through
We protect plantings and hardscape, then review the finished deck with you.
Recent Kirkland deck work.
Our Kirkland deck work includes a stained deck with board replacement, plus yard decks and fences across the Eastside.
What Kirkland clients say.
Hedlund Painting did a great job on my deck. Some boards were replaced and the entire deck was painted. In the process Rusty discovered that the lower deck needed some additional work not…
Replaced exterior siding with hardie board and painted. Had to coordinate with an electrician to detach the service mast.
As first home buyers, we got very lucky to find this company. We had little knowledge about everything related to repairs, fixing, painting etc.
Hedlund Painting did a great job painting the exterior of our home and staining a large deck and stairs. The crew was thorough, tidy and very professional.
We had such a great experience we hired Hedlund back for a second project. First they refinished the big wood panels on our modern home (tricky as semi-transparent - looks awesome), then we…
Hedlund Painting did a great job on my deck. Some boards were replaced and the entire deck was painted. In the process Rusty discovered that the lower deck needed some additional work not…
Replaced exterior siding with hardie board and painted. Had to coordinate with an electrician to detach the service mast.
As first home buyers, we got very lucky to find this company. We had little knowledge about everything related to repairs, fixing, painting etc.
Hedlund Painting did a great job painting the exterior of our home and staining a large deck and stairs. The crew was thorough, tidy and very professional.
We had such a great experience we hired Hedlund back for a second project. First they refinished the big wood panels on our modern home (tricky as semi-transparent - looks awesome), then we…
Kirkland deck painting questions.
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Get ahead of another lakeside season.
Get a free written estimate for deck, dock, and fence staining. Most estimates are scheduled within a few business days.