Staining in Fort Collins, CO
Staining that protects wood from Colorado sun and snow
A protective, restorative service designed to enhance and preserve the natural beauty of decks, fences, pergolas and exterior wood trim — deep cleaning, proper prep and high-quality stain.
- Deep cleaning & mildew removal
- Sanding of loose fibres, board repairs
- Free stain samples on your surface
- Protects against UV, rot and warping
5.0 rating
Super Service Award 2025What is staining?
Staining protects and restores wood surfaces such as decks, fences, pergolas and exterior trim. It's about far more than colour — it's protection from Colorado's sun, moisture and seasonal temperature swings. Our process involves deep cleaning, proper surface preparation, high-quality stain application and long-term protection that extends the life of your wood. Family-owned since 1987 with 30+ years of industry experience, that same integrity and attention to detail carries into every staining project across Northern Colorado.
When is staining necessary?
Staining becomes necessary when wood fades, greys, cracks, splinters or absorbs water instead of repelling it. If your deck looks weathered, your fence shows sun damage or water no longer beads on the surface, it's time to consider refinishing or sealing. Colorado's dry climate and intense UV exposure break down unprotected wood quickly, and professional staining helps prevent rot, warping and costly replacements. We provide FREE colour samples on the surface so you can see how the stain looks in natural light, with daily communication and clean-up throughout.
What is required for staining?
A successful staining project requires proper cleaning, preparation, quality materials and experienced craftsmanship. Surfaces are thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, mildew and previously failing coatings, loose fibres are sanded and damaged boards addressed when necessary. We use top-of-the-line products from Behr, Valspar, Benjamin Moore, Glidden, Sherwin Williams and Kwal. Fully insured and an A-rated BBB member, our job is never finished until you're 100% satisfied — every project concludes with a final walkthrough for review and touch-ups.
Why wood stain fails faster in Fort Collins
At about 5,000 feet, Fort Collins gets far more ultraviolet exposure than lower-elevation cities, and UV is the main enemy of wood stain. It breaks down the lignin in the wood fibres, turning cedar and pine grey and chalky, and it bleaches pigment out of cheaper stains within a single season. Add summer hailstorms that pit soft wood, afternoon thunderstorms followed by intense sun, and winter freeze-thaw cycles that push moisture in and out of every board, and an unprotected deck or fence can crack, cup and splinter within a few years. That is why we never stain over dirt, mildew or old failing coatings. We clean and brighten the wood, let it dry to the right moisture content, and choose penetrating oil or semi-transparent stains with strong UV blockers that soak into the grain instead of sitting on top and peeling. South- and west-facing surfaces, which take the brunt of the sun, often need fresh stain every two to three years, while shaded fences can last longer. We will tell you honestly which surfaces need attention now and which can wait, and we leave notes on the product and colour used so future maintenance coats match perfectly.
Staining across Northern Colorado
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