Deck Board Clean, Sand & Solid Stain in Arlington Heights, IL
Deck Staining in Arlington Heights on North Pine Avenue. 300 sq ft stained. Completed by our Barrington team.
Completed by our Barrington crew
What We Did
The deck on this Arlington Heights home had carried a previous stain that had run its course — the surface needed to be stripped back before anything new could hold. At 300 square feet, it wasn't a large footprint, but the scope was deliberate: horizontal deck boards only, plus the lattice skirt and rim joist once the client approved that addition. The existing coating had to come off cleanly, or the new finish would fail the same way the old one did.
We started with a chemical cleaner and power wash to open the wood and clear surface grime, then power-sanded the deck boards to pull off the remaining stain and bring the grain back to a workable condition. The skirt and rim joist got the same cleaning treatment before we moved to finish work. The client had chosen Tricorn Black — a deep, near-matte solid — crossed over from Sherwin Williams into Benjamin Moore WoodLuxe, which gave us a durable solid-color finish well suited for a surface that sees direct foot traffic. We applied it across the horizontal boards, then carried the same color through the lattice skirt and rim joist to tie the whole base of the deck together. Invoice went out once the work was done.
Scope of Work
In Arlington Heights, our Barrington crew carried out a complete Deck Staining across 300 of decking — from thorough surface prep and any needed repairs through to a durable, color-matched finish built to hold up to Chicago weather. Here's everything the job included:
Work performed
The Results
Showing the deck's condition before our team arrived, and the result after the deck staining was complete.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Arlington Heights homeowners researching Deck Staining.
How much does deck staining cost in Arlington Heights, IL?
Pricing depends on the deck's square footage, its current condition, and the finish type chosen — solid stains typically run higher than semi-transparent because they require more prep and product to achieve full, even coverage.
How long does it take to stain a 300 sq ft deck?
A deck of this size — around 300 sq ft — generally takes our crew one to two days from prep through finish, depending on how much cleaning, sanding, or repair work the surface needs before stain is applied. Solid stains like the one used here require thorough surface prep to bond correctly, so we never rush that stage.
What's included when you stain a deck with solid stain?
For a project like this one, our work included cleaning and prepping the deck surface, addressing any rough or weathered areas, and applying Benjamin Moore WoodLuxe in a solid finish — Tricorn Black SW6258 — across the full 300 sq ft. Solid stain completely hides the wood grain and delivers a bold, uniform color that holds up well against UV exposure and foot traffic.
When is the best time to stain a deck in Illinois?
Late spring through early fall is the ideal window for deck staining in Illinois — temperatures should be consistently between 50°F and 90°F, with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 to 48 hours after application. Avoiding high humidity and direct midday sun during application helps the stain penetrate and cure evenly, which is especially important with a solid finish like WoodLuxe. For a quote, call our Barrington team at (847) 979-9299.
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