We employ the same 3 step wood restoration process below before semi-transparent or transparent stained exterior siding and/or trim surface applications.

Whether it is weathered wood that needs to be refinished or new wood that is ready for stain application. We can turn your deck into the natural wood beauty it is meant to be.

A new redwood or cedar deck can truly be a thing to behold. It can beautify your home, increase your recreational space, and help bring the indoors outside. All exterior wood surfaces require maintenance, and protection. Wood decks are no exception. In fact, wood decks are more susceptible to damage from the forces of nature than painted exterior wood surfaces. For this reason, timely and comprehensive deck care can make a difference in how long your deck lasts and how much of the original beauty and freshness it retains.

Restoring a Wood Deck Involves Three Steps

1. Cleaning: Surfaces must be cleaned of anything that detracts from the wood's natural beauty and anything that may impede the refinishing process. This includes:
- The aged top layer of the wood. Removing the top layer of the wood will also remove any graying of the wood caused by ultra violet radiation.
- Any embedded dirt or debris.
- Any residual finish or sealers that may impede the wood's ability to absorb new protective coatings.
For cleaning, we use modern industrial wood cleaners designed specifically to clean wood decking gently without damaging it.

2. Restoration: This involves returning your deck to its natural color. For this we use penetrating, pigmented, oil-based products. Pigmented, oil-based products also have the added ability to preserve your deck and to protect it from the effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays.

3. Waterproofing and Sealing: Continuous cycles of wet and dry cause wood to swell and shrink repeatedly. This leads to cracking, warping, splitting, and checking. A timely coat of waterproofing sealer can retard this process indefinitely. Again, for this we use the top-rated industrial products.

Ultimate Finishes also offers a longer lasting advanced system for exterior wood protection employs the next generation of high tech coating advances providing exceptional durability, complete tested UV protection, complete anti-microbial protection including mold/mildew/algae prevention, bug infestation prevention, and natural wood appearance. This is the same technology that is used for finishing interior hardwood flooring to deliver stains more effectively than any other product with CLP Saturant Prime. The CLP Saturant Prime cross-links with the substrate forming a protective barrier that is toxic to mold/mildew and prevents pest infestation while strengthening the wood providing an plastic like barrier.

The CLP Sealant cross-links with the CLP Saturant Prime and the substrate to form a seamless bond that actually becomes part of the surface it is applied to. It is highly resistant providing long term protection for the wood and the coating. The finish is natural giving the surface a rich look with our wood stains and many colors available. This does not have a glossy appearance, but if desired we can coat with a high gloss or satin top coat. This product contains a high tech cure system that works in multiple stages providing exceptional durability and protection.

This system is extremely long-lasting and comes with a ten year manufacturer warranty. Most other leading premium quality stains and sealers offer no more than a 3-4 year warranty for deck surfaces.

1. Remove the old finish - For a new finish to penetrate into the wood and protect it. The old finish must be removed. We use premium quality strippers to help achieve this. Plants and shrubs are always protected.

2. Washing the wood - We use a pressure washer to get the wood wet and remove loose debris. Then we use a super soap wood restorer to remove and destroy mildew stains and spores and to help restore wood to its natural state.

3. Re-nailing - We sink all risen nails and re-nail all loose boards as needed.

4. Sanding - If sanding is needed we would do it on this step. Most of the time sanding is not needed especially on siding and fences. Decks usually do not need complete sanding unless the wood is pitted from decay.

5. Stain and Sealing - After allowing the wood to dry out well. The first application step is to apply the CLP Saturant Prime. The CLP Saturant Prime absorbs into the surface of the wood and cross-links with the cellulose. It will deliver stain into the wood fibers. It creates a protective barrier in the substrate that is toxic to mold/mildew and prevents bug infestation while strengthening the wood. It also serves as an agent to draw the sealant into the wood to cross-link with the wood. ***Available in 5 colors: Light Oak, Golden Oak, Cedar, Redwood, and Walnut.