Pergola & Gazebo Staining Gurnee, IL

Pergola & gazebo staining for Gurnee homes

Gurnee has large 1980s-to-2000s subdivisions with a lot of original decks, and that shapes how we approach pergola & gazebo staining here. In practice that means composite decks from the 2000s that need cleaning.

The wooded corridor along the Des Plaines River means a lot of Gurnee 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.

We stain cedar and pressure-treated pergolas, gazebos, arbors, privacy screens, trellises and pool-house structures across Lake County. We match the tone to your deck or fence if they were done together, or pick a tone that suits the house if the pergola stands alone.

How the job goes in Gurnee

1. Inspect the structureWe check for loose rafters, split caps and any rot at post bases, and note what needs re-fastening.
2. CleanPercarbonate cleaner and a gentle rinse, with the patio and any furniture below protected.
3. Dry and light sandTwo or three dry days, then a hand-sand of rough edges and any raised grain on the rafters.
4. Brush every surfaceTops, sides, undersides and end grain of rafters and purlins, posts and caps, all by brush or pad. Sprayer only for large flat post faces.

Other work we do in Gurnee

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck staining in Gurnee, Dock & pier staining in Gurnee and Fence cleaning in Gurnee. See everything on the Gurnee service area page, or read the full pergola & gazebo staining guide. We also cover nearby Green Oaks, Old Mill Creek and Beach Park.