WHY DECK FINISHES FAIL
A Deck Is the Hardest Surface on Your Property.
Walls get rain. Your Coquitlam deck gets rain, sun, snow and everyone who walks across it. Coat it without proper prep and it starts lifting by the following summer. So the prep is where the work goes.
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Washed and stripped back to sound wood
The deck is power washed, old flaking coating removed, rough boards sanded and the surface left clean and dry. Coating over grey, dirty wood is why most deck jobs peel.
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Products chosen for BC rain and sun
Premium exterior deck systems from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Dulux and Cloverdale Paint, matched to your wood and the traffic it takes. Not whatever was on the shelf.
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Applied in a real weather window
Deck coatings need dry days above freezing to cure properly. We book your dates around the forecast, so the finish bonds the way it’s supposed to.
DECK SERVICES
The Whole Deck, Not Just the Floor
Every surface finished to the same standard, in one written quote.
Deck Boards
The surface that takes every footstep, every rainfall and every hour of summer sun.
Railings & Spindles
The fiddly detail work most crews rush. Clean lines on every spindle, no drips.
Stairs & Landings
The highest-traffic part of any deck, finished to hold up to daily use.
Under-Structure & Skirting
Posts, beams and skirting finished so the whole structure is protected, not just the top.
Power Washing
Every deck starts with a proper wash, because coating traps whatever is left underneath.
Deck & Fence Together
Match your deck and fence in one project, one quote and one set of dates.
Choosing your finish
Paint or Stain?
Most homeowners aren’t sure which one their deck needs. Here’s the honest difference.
Full colour, full coverage
Paint gives you any colour you want and hides the age and mismatched patches in older boards. It sits on top of the wood as a protective film, so it covers more but needs sound prep underneath to stay put. Best for decks that have already been painted, or boards you’d rather not look at.
Natural grain, easier renewal
Stain soaks into the wood instead of sitting on it, so the grain still shows and it weathers back rather than peeling in sheets. Renewal coats are simpler down the road. Best for decks in good shape where you want the wood to still look like wood.
Not sure which fits your deck? We’ll tell you straight at the estimate, based on the condition of your boards, your location in the tri-cities, and what’s already on them.
No Surprises. Just Four Steps.
Every deck project follows the same four steps, in the same order, every time.
Free On-Site Estimate
We look at your boards, what’s already on them and what shape they’re in, then give you a written quote with the exact cost and timeline.
Confirm Your Dates
Specific dates, locked in before we begin and planned around the weather window your finish needs to cure.
Wash, Prep & Coat
Power washed, stripped of loose coating, sanded where needed, then painted or stained with premium products applied the right way.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished deck together and tell you exactly when it’s ready for furniture and foot traffic. The job isn’t done until you say it’s done.
Every project is backed by a written workmanship warranty. A real warranty, in writing. Not a handshake.
Decks the Neighbours Notice
Public, verifiable reviews from homeowners across the Tri-Cities.
“They stained & painted 2 newly built decks for me. They were clear about their schedule & expected dates & were quick to inform me if there was a delay in plans. They were on time & worked diligently for long hours to make use of a sunny window in the weather. They did a fantastic job & I couldn’t be more delighted.”
“I had David and his team paint my side and back decks. This included removal of the old stain, sanding and then applying new stain. We were very happy with the final outcome. David was easy to deal with during the whole process and made sure the job was done to excellent standards.”
“The nine decks and stairs in our strata were weathered and required a completely new paint covering. Their execution was flawless in the preparation of the decks/stairs and to the final painting application. The results were outstanding both in the visual and in the protection of the wood.”
THE NEXT STEP IS THE EASY PART
Get the Exact Cost for Your Deck, in Writing.
Book your free on-site estimate. We’ll walk your deck together, tell you whether it needs paint or stain, and give you a written quote with the exact cost and dates. Deck season books fast in the Tri-Cities, so the sooner you book, the sooner your dates are confirmed.
Or call us directly: 604-835-5663
GOOD QUESTIONS
Deck Painting Questions
It depends on what’s already on the boards and what shape they’re in. Paint gives full colour and hides age, but needs sound prep to stay put. Stain soaks in, keeps the grain visible and weathers back instead of peeling. We’ll tell you which one your deck actually needs at the estimate, not whichever is easier for us.
Usually not. Grey boards are surface weathering, and washing and sanding brings sound wood back. What can’t be fixed with coating is structural damage: soft or rotting boards, loose railings or failing posts. We’ll flag anything like that at the estimate so it gets handled before we coat.
Foot traffic is usually fine within a day or so, but furniture and planters need longer so the finish cures fully underneath them. You’ll get exact timing at the final walkthrough, based on the product used and the weather that week.
Deck coatings need dry surfaces and dry days above freezing to cure properly, so we plan your dates around the forecast and don’t coat wet wood. If weather shifts the schedule, you hear it from us first, with the updated plan.
Yes, and it’s the efficient way to do it. Deck and fence in one project means one written quote, one set of dates and a finish that matches across the whole yard.
Yes. Your written quote lists the exact cost and timeline, and the final invoice matches it. If anything changes mid-project, it’s documented and approved by you before we proceed.
