Deck Restoration & Refinishing Pleasant Prairie, WI

Deck restoration for Pleasant Prairie homes

Most of our deck restoration calls in Pleasant Prairie come from homes with 1990s-and-newer subdivisions on large lots plus lakefront homes. That means builder decks from the 1990s and 2000s that were never sealed, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Being near Lake Andrea and Lake Michigan matters too. Wood close to water sees more humidity, more morning dew and, on open water, more reflected sun. We allow extra drying time and lean toward stains with stronger UV blockers on the exposed sides.

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 Pleasant Prairie

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 Pleasant Prairie

Homeowners here also ask us about Dock & pier staining in Pleasant Prairie, Deck repair in Pleasant Prairie and Pergola & gazebo staining in Pleasant Prairie. See everything on the Pleasant Prairie service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Kenosha, Zion and Somers.