Deck Pricing Guide

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Deck Painting and Staining Prices

Generally current condition and expected results are the two biggest cost variables with decks as they both influence the amount of prep work required. Required prep work is the biggest difference in price from one project to the next. The stain work is straight forward and relatively inexpensive compared to the preparation price. Below are more examples of things that have an impact on price.

Railings Different Color

Railings Different Color

Railing different color than decking costs more. Stair risers different color than treads costs more too.

Complicated Deck

Complicated Deck

Spindles different color than posts, handrails and skirt board costs more.

Maintenance Free Spindles

Maintenance Free Spindles

Maintenance free spindles cost more.

Flat Deck

No railings, stairs. 100-250 Sq. Ft.

Wash and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$450-650
Sand and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$500-800
Strip, Brighten, Wash, Sand and Stain 1 Coat Oil$700-1,000
Wash and Solid Stain 2 Coats$450-650
no rail deck

Low Standard Deck

100-250 Sq. Ft.

Wash and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$750-1,100
Sand and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$850-1,300
Strip, Brighten, Wash, Sand and Stain 1 Coat Oil$1,500-2,000
Wash and Solid Stain 2 Coats$750-800
deck with railing

2nd Story Standard Deck

100-250 Sq. Ft.

Wash and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$850-1,500
Sand and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$1,200-2,000
Strip, Brighten, Wash, Sand and Stain 1 Coat Oil$1,800-2,500
Wash and Solid Stain 2 Coats$850-1,200
second story deck

Large Multi-Tier Deck

250+ Sq. Ft. or Railing over 75 Linear Feet

Wash and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$1,500-2,500+
Sand and Stain, 1 Coat Oil Semi Trans$2,000-3,000+
Strip, Brighten, Wash, Sand and Stain 1 Coat Oil$2,500-3,800+
Wash and Solid Stain 2 Coats$1,500-2,500+
mulit-level deck