Deck boards
Large decks show every uneven patch, especially where furniture has sat in one spot for years. The boards are cleaned edge to edge and stained in long, continuous runs so there are no lap marks between sections.
Deck staining in Brentwood
Brentwood Deck Staining & Sealing, Beautiful Outdoor Spaces Made to Last
For Brentwood families who live on their decks from spring into fall, Alan Robinson Painting cleans, preps and restains the boards, rails and stairs in a color that suits the house and a finish without lap marks or missed edges. Our work on homes across Brentwood is held to the standard of Alan Robinson, a working fine artist.
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Deck Staining Services for Brentwood's Outdoor Rooms
A freshly stained deck makes the back of the house feel like another room: dinners outside, a grill by the rail, children running down the stairs to the yard. Our deck staining services are about the details that make that outdoor room look finished: even color from end to end, clean edges where wood meets metal, and stairs and rails that match the floor.
Deck cleaning and staining is how we get there. The weathered surface comes off first, the wood is given time to dry, and then a stain goes on that suits the wood and the look you want. The aim is a deck that looks cared for from the kitchen window and feels good underfoot, like the finished decks in our project gallery.
What We Stain on a Brentwood Deck
Brentwood decks are built for gathering, and a deck feels ready for guests only when the rails, stairs and attached wood look as fresh as the floor.
Railings, balusters and posts
Wood rails paired with black metal balusters are common on newer Brentwood decks, and the stain has to stop cleanly where wood meets metal. Posts, rail caps and the undersides of the rails are all included.
Stairs and stringers
A wide stair down to the lawn is one of the first things guests see. Treads, risers and stringers are stained to match the deck, and the handrails on either side get the same attention as the rest of the railing.
Pergolas and porch ceilings
Pergolas over an outdoor kitchen and tongue-and-groove porch ceilings are part of the same outdoor room. We can stain them alongside the deck so the posts, beams and boards all share one tone.
Benches, planters and built-ins
Built-in seating along the rail and planter boxes at the corners are easy to leave out, and then they stand out beside freshly stained boards. They're cleaned and stained in the same pass.
Sealing after staining
Deck sealing protects the wood from water and sun once the color is on. Many stains carry their own water repellent, and when a separate sealer suits your deck better, we'll explain why before anything is applied.
“Alan stained a covered pergola for us and did an awesome job.”
The Details That Finish a Brentwood Deck
A Brentwood deck is usually an extension of the house, and it should feel as finished and considered as the rooms inside. That comes down to the details.
Decks Built for Entertaining
The more a deck is used, the more its finish has to put up with. Chairs scrape, planters leave rings and the path from the back door to the grill wears a lighter track across the boards. A penetrating stain wears away gradually rather than peeling, so the heavy-traffic lanes can be freshened later without stripping the whole deck.
Rails, Stairs and Pergolas
Vertical wood weathers differently from the floor. Rails, posts and pergola beams shed water, so they fade from sun more than they mildew, while the stair treads take both sun and foot traffic. Treating each with the right amount of stain keeps the whole structure the same color from the lawn up. When the deck sits beside a brick exterior with trim that's due, repainting the trim on a Brentwood brick home can be planned alongside it.
A Stain Color the Whole House Agrees With
A deck color is seen beside brick, stone, shutters and the lawn. Warm cedar tones sit comfortably against red brick, while grayer browns can suit painted brick or a darker roof. Many Brentwood neighborhoods have an architectural review committee, and if yours has a stain palette we'll work from it.
How Our Deck Cleaning and Staining Works, Step by Step
We start by seeing the deck with you. The boards, the old finish, the sun and shade across the day and any association color guidance all go into an itemized written estimate, along with any boards we'd bring in a carpenter to replace before staining.
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Clean and let it dry
Grime, mildew and old graying come off with a deck cleaner and a careful rinse. If the color is uneven afterward, a brightener is one option. The deck then dries fully before anything else happens.
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Sand and prep
Rough or furred spots are sanded, furniture and grills are moved, and brick, siding and plantings are protected from overspray and drips.
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Stain
Transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid or solid: the opacity is your choice, and we'll show you how each looks on your wood. It goes on in dry weather, and back-brushing is one way to press it into the grain. It's worth knowing how long a fresh coat needs before rain, whatever the forecast says.
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Seal and inspect
When the finish has set, we go over the rails, stairs and boards together, looking for missed edges or thin spots before the furniture goes back.
For the fuller picture of our approach, see how we stain and seal decks throughout the area.
What Homeowners Say About Working With Us
5.0 · 73 Verified Google ReviewsAlan is incredible. He has painted our living room and our deck and did amazing work with each project. He is a quick worker but still manages to deliver flawless results—not to mention he is a truly kind soul!
If you’re looking for the most professional, thoughtful, and detail oriented painter, look no further. I originally hired another company that ended up doing a terrible job staining our fence. Alan came to our rescue and did a fantastic job from beginning to end. Additionally, Alan is a pleasure to work with. Going forward, myself (and now my in laws) will be going back to Alan for every future painting projects.
Alan painted the exterior of my house with meticulous care, identified some rotten wood and connected me with a terrific carpenter to repair it, refinished two antique doors, and re-plastered a room that was a mixture of cracked plaster, wallpaper, and drywall. He gives detailed estimates upfront and works efficiently but carefully. Highly recommended.
Alan painted all trim and siding of the exterior of house. Such quality work and professionalism! He and staff did an excellent job! Always available for questions. Very Dependable and kept the job site clean after each day. We will definitely be using Alan for any future painting projects. Thanks so much Alan! 5 Star work for sure!! 🙌
Deck Staining Projects Across Greater Nashville
What Does Deck Staining Cost in Brentwood?
Deck staining services are priced deck by deck, and a Brentwood deck can be large. These six factors move the number most, and your estimate spells them out. It helps to know why a deck's condition sets its staining price before you compare estimates.
- Size
Square footage
Bigger decks take more cleaner, more stain and more hours.
- Prep
Condition and existing stain
A peeling solid color takes far more preparation than a faded semi-transparent.
- Detail
Railings and stairs
Long rail runs and multiple stairs add a good deal of hand work.
- Finish
Stain type
Opacity and product change both the materials and the application.
- Extras
Pergola or porch extras
Beams, rafters and porch ceilings add surfaces overhead.
- Site
Access and shade
High decks, sloped yards and heavy shade affect setup and drying.
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Deck Staining Questions We Hear Most
What Brentwood homeowners tend to ask before deck cleaning and staining.
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Does my HOA care what color I stain my deck?
Some do. Many Brentwood neighborhoods have an architectural review committee, and a few keep a list of approved stain colors or ask for a sample. It's worth checking your own association's guidelines, and if they have a palette, we'll choose from it with you.
Semi-transparent or solid stain for a Brentwood deck?
It depends on the wood and on the look you want. Semi-transparent stain lets the grain show and fades gently, which suits newer, sound boards. Solid stain hides more on an older deck with patches and stains of its own, though it wears more like paint. We'll show you both on your boards.
Can you stain a deck that gets sun on one end and shade on the other?
Yes. The whole deck gets the same stain so the color matches, but the shaded end may need longer to dry after cleaning, and we wait for it rather than staining around it.
Do you move the patio furniture?
We'll move what we can safely lift and ask you about heavy pieces like grills or large planters, then set everything back once the finish is ready to walk on.
Looking for a deck staining company near me in Brentwood? Here's what to know.
We're a family business working across Greater Nashville, Brentwood included, and we'd rather you judge us by the work than by the mileage. Call us, tell us about your deck and we'll come see it.
Deck Staining in Brentwood, Where Decks Get Used
From backyards in Meadowlake and Carriage Hills to the larger lots of Governors Club and Taramore, Brentwood decks come in every size, and each gets the same thorough cleaning and the same care with color.
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Meadowlake (opens in Google Maps)
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Belle Rive (opens in Google Maps)
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Foxland Hall (opens in Google Maps)
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Raintree Forest (opens in Google Maps)
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Chenoweth (opens in Google Maps)
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Governors Club (opens in Google Maps)
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Mooreland Estates (opens in Google Maps)
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Carriage Hills (opens in Google Maps)
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Taramore (opens in Google Maps)
We paint homes all across 37027.
Beyond the Deck, and Nearby
Other work around your Brentwood home
Deck projects often lead to the next room or the next wall.
- Interior painting for Brentwood homesFoyers, formal rooms and the family room off the deck.
- Shutters, soffits and doors outsideThe painted trim that frames a brick house.
- Kitchen cabinets and built-insA smooth painted finish on the cabinetry you already own.
- Staining a long Brentwood fenceBoth faces, posts and caps, in a color that suits the deck.
Deck staining in nearby towns
The same care travels to neighboring backyards.
- Franklin decks, old homes and newJust south on I-65, from Westhaven to Fieldstone Farms.
- Belle Meade porches and terracesNorthwest past Radnor Lake, where porches and terraces frame older homes.
- Backyard decks in NashvilleUp I-65 into the city's older neighborhoods.
- Decks for our Bellevue neighborsWest across the Warner Parks, where our office is.