Deck Restoration & Refinishing Volo, IL

Deck restoration for Volo homes

Most of our deck restoration calls in Volo come from homes with newer subdivisions along Route 12 and Route 120. That means wind exposure on open lots, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Volo sits on Volo Bog nearby, and waterfront wood weathers faster on the water-facing side than the house side. We check both and often give the exposed side a second coat.

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 Volo

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 Volo

Homeowners here also ask us about Fence staining in Volo, Deck repair in Volo and Dock & pier staining in Volo. See everything on the Volo service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights and Lakemoor.