Deck Restoration & Refinishing Gurnee, IL

Deck restoration for Gurnee homes

Deck restoration in Gurnee starts with knowing the housing: large 1980s-to-2000s subdivisions with a lot of original decks. In practice that means composite decks from the 2000s that need cleaning.

The wooded corridor along the Des Plaines River means a lot of Gurnee yards are shaded for most of the day. Shaded wood stays damp, grows mildew on the north side and needs a thorough chemical clean and brightener before it will take stain evenly.

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 Gurnee

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 Gurnee

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck cleaning in Gurnee, Deck staining in Gurnee and Pergola & gazebo staining in Gurnee. See everything on the Gurnee service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Green Oaks, Old Mill Creek and Beach Park.