Deck Restoration & Refinishing Hawthorn Woods, IL

Deck restoration for Hawthorn Woods homes

Most of our deck restoration calls in Hawthorn Woods come from homes with acre-plus lots, wooded properties and newer estate homes. That means long fence runs on large lots and horse properties, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Much of Hawthorn Woods is in western Lake County, where mature trees are the main issue: shade keeps wood damp and grows mildew on the north side. Cleaning is not optional here, and we brighten after so the tone comes back.

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 Hawthorn Woods

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 Hawthorn Woods

Homeowners here also ask us about Dock & pier staining in Hawthorn Woods, Deck sealing in Hawthorn Woods and Fence cleaning in Hawthorn Woods. See everything on the Hawthorn Woods service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Mundelein, North Barrington and Long Grove.