Dock & Pier Staining Lincolnshire, IL

Dock & pier staining for Lincolnshire homes

Most of our dock & pier staining calls in Lincolnshire come from homes with wooded 1970s-to-1990s neighborhoods with mature trees. In practice that means cedar decks on original builds.

The wooded corridor along the Des Plaines River means a lot of Lincolnshire yards are shaded for most of the day. Shaded wood stays damp, grows mildew on the north side and needs a thorough chemical clean and brightener before it will take stain evenly.

Dock staining has a rule the rest of our work does not: what goes on the wood ends up in the lake. We use penetrating oil or water-based stains and sealers that are suitable for use near water, apply them with the dock sections on land where we can, and never over open water on a windy day. We also pay attention to slip resistance. A glossy film finish on a dock is a hazard. A penetrating stain is not.

How the job goes in Lincolnshire

1. Schedule around the waterSpring before the pier goes in, or fall after it comes out, is ideal. Fixed docks are done in dry weather with drop cloths and containment.
2. CleanPercarbonate cleaner and low-pressure rinse remove algae, gray and goose mess. Slime on the lower boards gets a scrub.
3. Dry fullyDock wood is wetter than deck wood. We wait for a meter reading under 15% before anything goes on.
4. Stain or sealPenetrating finish, back-brushed, with attention to board ends and the underside edges where water wicks in.

Other work we do in Lincolnshire

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck cleaning in Lincolnshire, Deck staining in Lincolnshire and Deck restoration in Lincolnshire. See everything on the Lincolnshire service area page, or read the full dock & pier staining guide. We also cover nearby Bannockburn, Indian Creek and Riverwoods.