Deck and fence staining before the boards give up.
High-altitude sun grays wood faster than most people expect, and freeze-thaw splits what the sun dried out.
Quick answer
Boulder CO Painters provides deck staining, fence staining and exterior wood refinishing in Boulder, Colorado. Wood is cleaned, brightened, sanded where needed and sealed with stains chosen for high-altitude ultraviolet exposure and freeze-thaw cycles, on cedar, redwood, pine and pressure-treated lumber. Cedar is especially common on Boulder's mid-century and foothills-adjacent homes. We are fully insured, carry over 20 years of experience, and back every project with a 5-year workmanship warranty. Call 720-208-5645 for a free written estimate.
When homeowners call us about this
Water soaks in instead of beading
The clearest sign the seal has failed and the wood is drinking every storm.
Gray, dull boards
UV has broken down the surface fibers. Brightening restores tone before stain goes on.
Splinters and raised grain
Dry, weathered wood roughens up. Sanding makes it safe for bare feet again.
Cracking or cupping
Repeated wet and dry cycles distort boards, and sealing slows it down significantly.
Stain peeling in sheets
A film-forming product failed, usually from moisture underneath. It has to come off.
Foothills exposure
Decks near Chautauqua and the canyon mouths need attention on a tighter cycle than east-side yards.
The same five steps on every project
Free written estimate
We walk the project or price it from your photos, then put the scope, products and schedule in writing with the discount applied.
Colors and approvals
Samples tested on your own surfaces, and any HOA submission handled before scheduling.
Protect and prepare
Covering, washing, scraping, sanding, filling, caulking and priming, depending on the surfaces involved.
Paint the project
Coatings applied in the right conditions, with daily cleanup, on a schedule you can plan around.
Walk it and warranty it
You inspect the work with us, we correct anything you flag, then five years of written workmanship coverage.
Get a real number for your Boulder project
Free written estimates, 25% off labor on projects booked by October 31, 2026.
Deck and Fence Staining questions from Boulder homeowners
How often should a deck be stained in Boulder?
Test with water. When it stops beading and starts soaking in, it is time. South and west-facing decks, and anything up against the foothills, need attention sooner.
Do you stain fences too?
Yes. Privacy fence runs are priced by section or linear foot and are commonly done alongside the deck.
Why did my stain peel?
Usually a film-forming product on a horizontal surface, stain applied over damp wood, or stain over a previously sealed surface it could not penetrate.
Transparent, semi-transparent or solid?
Transparent shows the most grain and refreshes soonest. Semi-transparent balances grain and protection. Solid lasts longest in appearance but is hardest to reverse.
Can you stain a new deck?
Often, though new pressure-treated lumber may need to dry first. We check moisture and follow the product's guidance rather than guessing.
What about repairs?
We flag loose boards, popped fasteners and rot. Minor fixes are handled in the project and larger repairs are quoted separately.
Get your free painting quote
Tell the hotline what you need. You get a written quote, no pressure and no obligation.
Name and number is all it takes to start.