Deck Restoration & Refinishing Antioch, IL

Deck restoration for Antioch homes

Most of our deck restoration calls in Antioch come from homes with lake cottages, older village homes and newer subdivisions on the south side. That means docks and pier sections on Lake Marie and Channel Lake, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Antioch sits on the Chain O'Lakes, Lake Marie and Channel Lake, and waterfront wood weathers faster on the water-facing side than the house side. We check both and often give the exposed side a second coat.

The reason so many decks look bad is that each new coat went over the last failed one. Stain does not stick to stain that is letting go. Restoration resets the deck to bare wood so the new finish bonds to the grain, not to a flaking layer underneath it. Done right, it is the last time the deck needs anything more than a maintenance coat for years.

How the job goes in Antioch

1. Assess and quoteWe identify what finish is on the deck, how many layers, and whether any boards need replacing before refinishing.
2. StripA sodium-hydroxide or solvent stripper, depending on the finish, dwells and lifts the old coating. Stubborn areas get scraped and a second application.
3. SandHorizontal boards get an orbital sand at 60 to 80 grit to remove residue and raised grain. Rails and spindles are hand-sanded as needed.
4. Brighten and dryThe brightener neutralizes the stripper and restores tone. Then the deck dries for two to three days.

Other work we do in Antioch

Homeowners here also ask us about Composite deck cleaning in Antioch, Fence staining in Antioch and Fence cleaning in Antioch. See everything on the Antioch service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Ingleside, Fox Lake and Round Lake Beach.