Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lake Geneva, WI

Deck restoration for Lake Geneva homes

Most of our deck restoration calls in Lake Geneva come from homes with resort-town homes, historic lakefront estates and newer subdivisions. That means piers, boat houses and lakefront decks on Geneva Lake, which changes the prep more than the stain.

With Geneva Lake close by, decks and fences here hold moisture longer in the mornings. We schedule the wash early in the week so there is time to dry before stain goes on.

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 Lake Geneva

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 Lake Geneva

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck sealing in Lake Geneva, Fence staining in Lake Geneva and Pergola & gazebo staining in Lake Geneva. See everything on the Lake Geneva service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Salem Lakes, Pell Lake and Genoa City.