Our process involves two steps.

Step 1 – Clean and Restore

What is involved exactly? We restore your decks wood by either cleaning or stripping the surface. If your wood is not coated with a stain, it will be pre-treated with a specialty cleaner and the washed thoroughly. This will loosen up the grime and allow us to remove the aged top surface layer of the wood. After we carefully & thoroughly wash the deck, we will remove the grayed appearance as well as ground-in dirt and stains from food, fungus growth, mildew, mold and algae. If your wood has been previously coated with a varnish or solid color stain, stripping may be required, followed by a light sanding of the flat surfaces. Warning: It is very easy for an inexperienced person and or company to cause irreparable damage to your deck within minutes if the proper pressure and nozzles are not being used to clean your deck. Trust the professionals at Grime Busters Power Washing to get the job done correctly without causing damage to the wood.

Why is it necessary ? Unfinished wood that is weathered gray or covered with embedded dirt and fungus growth will prevent a new coating from adhering or penetrating properly. If the surface is not washed thoroughly, it will likely lead to any new finish fading prematurely, cracking and peeling, or reduced water repellency and performance. Once we clean your deck, the wood will be restored to its natural, like-new appearance, and will be ready to accept a protective coating.  With 17 years of experience restoring decks, we can assist you on deciding which finish is best for your deck.

Step 2 – Protect and Beautify

What is involved exactly ? After cleaning your deck, we apply either a clear sealer, a transparent stain, or a solid color stain. These coatings will prevent water and moisture absorption to the wood, so the structural damage like cracking and warping are minimized.

Why is it necessary ? Unprotected wood that is exposed to outdoor weather will eventually warp, split, rot and decay from water absorption, and gray from UV exposure. To stop this degradation, application of a protective coating fortified with water repellent and UV resistance is critical. Once your wood is coated with either a clear sealant or a colored stain, it will better withstand these elements, look beautiful again, and give you many seasons of outdoor living pleasure.

We prefer & proudly use Sherwin-Williams Solid Stain, Thompson's Advanced Clear Sealer, & Ready Seal Transparent Stain. With over 90 custom colors available, it is very likely one of Sherwin-Williams colors would be a perfect stain color for your deck. Please click here to see samples of the many color choices available.