Deck Restoration & Refinishing Round Lake, IL

Deck restoration for Round Lake homes

Most of our deck restoration calls in Round Lake come from homes with 1950s-to-1990s ranches, split-levels and lake homes. That means fences on established lots, which changes the prep more than the stain.

With Round 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 Round Lake

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 Round Lake

Homeowners here also ask us about Pergola & gazebo staining in Round Lake, Fence staining in Round Lake and Fence cleaning in Round Lake. See everything on the Round Lake service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Hainesville, Round Lake Park and Round Lake Heights.