Tony's Painting Service
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04 · Stain or solid color, weather-rated.

Decks & Fences

LA decks see a lot of sun. Pick the wrong product and you're refinishing every other summer. We use weather-rated stains and finishes that actually last.

Wood movement, UV, and salt air are the three things that kill exterior wood finishes. We pick the product and the prep to match — semi-transparent stain for new wood that should breathe, solid color for old wood that needs to be sealed.

What’s included

Every job, every time.

  • 01

    Pressure-washing the full deck or fence run

  • 02

    Sanding rough or weathered spots

  • 03

    Replacing badly split boards (additional cost, on quote)

  • 04

    Stain or solid-color finish (your choice, we'll recommend)

  • 05

    Two coats minimum, more on horizontal high-wear surfaces

  • 06

    Railing and stair detail painted to match

The process

Five steps, no surprises.

  1. 01

    Free quote

    We measure linear feet of fence or square footage of deck.

  2. 02

    Wash

    Pressure-wash and let it dry 24–48 hours.

  3. 03

    Repair & sand

    Replace split boards, sand any peeling areas back to clean wood.

  4. 04

    Finish

    Stain or solid color, two coats, brushed and back-rolled for penetration.

  5. 05

    Walk-through

    Final inspection with you before we leave.

Common questions

Frequently asked.

Stain or paint — which is better?
Stain on newer wood that still looks good. Solid color on older wood that's been painted before or is past staining.
How often will I need to redo it?
Quality stain on a deck: every 2–3 years. Solid color on a fence: every 5–7. Sun exposure is the biggest variable.
Pet- and kid-safe?
We use water-based, low-VOC products by default. Safe to use 24 hours after the final coat.
Ready when you are

Tell us about the decks & fences job.
We’ll quote it for free.

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