Deck Brightening

What This Service Involves

After any deck cleaning, the wood is left slightly alkaline and can look washed out, which is where brightening comes in. We apply an acidic brightener that neutralizes the surface, opens the grain, and pulls the warm natural color back to the boards. This step is essential in the Northwest because it prepares the wood to absorb stain evenly and repel our persistent moisture. The deck finishes with a lively, uniform tone rather than a dull, cleaned-but-flat look.

Benefits

Neutralizes the wood after cleaning; Restores a bright, warm, even tone; Opens the grain for even stain uptake; Improves moisture resistance of the finish

Our Process

1) Confirm the deck is cleaned and still damp; 2) Apply an acidic wood brightener evenly; 3) Let it neutralize and lift the color; 4) Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry

What Affects the Cost

Deck square footage; Wood species and its response; Condition after the cleaning step; Railing and stair coverage; Whether staining follows immediately

Best Time of Year

Brighten decks right after cleaning in dry summer weather for the best color and cure.