Painting services, outdoor wood
Fence and deck staining in Tyler, TX
Cleaned, dried and stained for sun and moisture, so the wood looks richer now and holds up through East Texas weather.
Chapter 01
Wood takes stain differently than a wall takes paint
Staining is not painting with a thinner coat. Wood drinks stain at different rates across the same board, grain patterns change the color you get, and sun and rain start working on the finish the day it goes on. Species, age and condition all decide which product and which method will hold.
We offer penetrating and surface stains and help you choose by how you want it to look, how long it should last, and how much upkeep you want. The range runs from transparent to semi-transparent, semi-solid and solid, with custom tones when a standard color does not suit the wood or the house.
Pressure washing a deck before staining, Quality Coats Painting
Wash it, let it dry, then stain it
Gray, weathered wood gets cleaned and restored before it sees stain, because stain applied over dirt, mildew or dead surface fibers goes on blotchy and wears off early. A deck is pressure washed, sanded where it needs it, and then given time to dry.
East Texas spends spring and summer above 70 percent relative humidity, so wood can look dry before it is. Rushing that step is the most common reason stain peels. Brand-new lumber is different: it waits until it has cured, then gets a durable stain to prevent early damage. Our FAQ covers exactly when to stain a deck or fence, and whether to pressure wash first.
Chapter 03
How long the finish should last
A deck or fence is usually due for another coat every two to four years, depending on sun exposure, moisture, and the type of stain. Most staining projects take one to two days, depending on cleaning needs, drying time and how much wood there is.
A freshly stained deck or fence changes the first impression of a house, which is why home sellers and property managers book it. Durable stain also cuts long-term repair and replacement costs. Pergolas and other exterior wood structures get the same treatment.
Quality Coats Painting carries liability insurance and workers' compensation, quotes in writing, and backs its labor with a written 3-year limited labor warranty. The price we quote is the price you pay.
The Three P’s on outdoor wood
Prep, protect, stain: the order is the point
Prep
About 80 percent of our work. Washing, scraping, sanding, and replacing wood that has rotted, so stain meets sound, clean wood.
Protect
We cover everything near the wood that should not get stain, and move patio furniture out of the way before we start.
Stain
Large surfaces first, then rails, posts and edges. The crew works together so the finish stays even and the job finishes on time.
The same order runs through our preparation process, and it is why stain on a deck we have washed and dried lasts longer than stain on one that was only brushed clean.
Mid-job: worn boards on the left, the freshly coated boards on the right.
“Quality Coats Painting showed up on time as promised and finished the job on time. They moved patio furniture, did an outstanding job with high-quality paint and stain, and then put all the furniture back. I am extremely happy with the job they completed. I highly recommend Quality Coats Painting.”
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Questions about timing or washing first? Read when to stain a deck or fence and whether to pressure wash first.