Deck Staining in Central Kentucky
Full deck restoration including pressure washing, wood brightening, and professional stain application for lasting protection.
- Pressure wash, brighten, then stain. Skipping steps is how stain peels in six months.
- Commercial-grade stain. Brushed and back-rolled, not just sprayed.
- Fixed price before we start. Every deck walked in person.
Stain on dirty wood peels off in six months. That's not what we do.
A proper deck restoration is three jobs, not one. Wash, brighten, stain. Skip the brightening step and the stain won't take evenly. Skip the back-brush and it sits on top instead of soaking in. We don't skip steps.
Pressure wash the deck
All the gray oxidation, old stain, mildew, and ground-in dirt comes off first. We use the right pressure for your wood species. Too much tears the grain, too little leaves it dirty.
Apply wood brightener
Restores the natural pH and opens the grain so it accepts stain evenly. This is the step most DIY jobs skip. It's why ours don't peel.
Let it dry 24 to 48 hours
Wood needs to be completely dry before stain goes on. We watch the weather and pick the right window for your deck.
Stain with brush, roller, or sprayer
Depends on the deck design. Whatever we apply, we back-brush every board to work the stain into the grain. Rails, spindles, stairs, deck boards all get even coverage.
Protect siding and landscaping
We mask off and cover everything within range of overspray. Your house and beds are safe.
Their deck had been gray for fifteen years.
A couple in Hartland called us about their deck. They had been talking about replacing it for years. Quotes were coming in at fifteen, twenty grand for the size of their deck. They figured they had to. The wood was gray, splintered in spots, and water sat on the boards instead of soaking in.
I went out and looked at it. The boards underneath were still solid. Cedar holds up if it has been stained. The previous owner had just stopped taking care of it.
We stripped the old finish. Cleaned the wood with a brightener so the natural cedar color came back. Then we applied Sikkens, three coats, the way Sikkens is supposed to go on. The deck looks like it did the year the previous owner built it. Cost less than ten percent of replacement.
Why we use Sikkens, and why most pressure washing companies do not.
Most pressure washing companies will sell you a cheap solid stain that hides everything underneath it. It lasts a season. Two seasons if you are lucky. Then it peels and you are back to square one.
Sikkens is a penetrating stain. It soaks into the wood instead of sitting on top. The wood grain shows through. The finish lasts three to five years before any maintenance is needed.
We are not the cheapest deck contractor in central Kentucky. We are also not selling you something that fails next summer. The cleaning, brightening, and stain application takes us two or three days for an average deck. The finish lasts five times as long as the cheap option. That is the math we have been running on decks since 2009.
Before & After
Drag the handle to see the difference. Real homes we've washed in Central Kentucky — no stock photos.
Both Sales and the applicators were very knowledgeable and very polite. Both took the time to explain items of concern. Would definitely recommend Prowash to all my friends
Answered before you ask.
Most folks call about the same handful of things when it comes to deck staining. Here's what we tell them.
Ask us yoursHow long do I stay off the deck after staining?
Solid stain or semi-transparent?
Can you stain a new deck?
Do you stain fences and pergolas too?
How long will the stain last?
Bundle with other services and save
Combine your Deck Staining with other services and save on the total package. We're already at your house — let's knock it all out in one visit.
House Washing
Low pressure soft wash that removes green algae, mold, and mildew from all siding types without damage to your home.
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Roof Cleaning
Soft wash roof cleaning that removes black algae streaks and moss without pressure. Safe for all shingle types.
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Concrete Cleaning
Hot water pressure washing for driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool decks. Removes oil, tire marks, and red clay stains.
Learn moreBooking two services together saves you 10-15% off the total. Mention it when you call.
Ready for a clean home by next week?
Most quotes take five minutes on the phone. Most jobs get on the schedule within seven days of the call. No high-pressure sales — we're a small, owner-operated crew.
