Deck and Wood Staining in Allentown, PA
Family-owned since 1991. Licensed, insured, and based in Nazareth.
City decks in Allentown are usually smaller, often elevated, and frequently hemmed in by neighbouring properties. Access drives the price more than square footage does. We look at what we can get equipment to before quoting, because a deck you can only reach through the house is a genuinely different job.
Allentown is the Lehigh Valley's largest city and home to an enormous variety of housing and commercial properties. Anthony's Painting serves homeowners and businesses throughout Allentown, from the historic row homes in the West End Historic District to newer suburban developments on the city's edges.
We are experienced with Allentown's older housing stock, including proper preparation of plaster walls, wood trim, and aging masonry. For commercial clients, we offer flexible scheduling and can work evenings or weekends to avoid disrupting operations.
How We Handle Deck and Wood Staining Here
Assess the wood
Age, exposure and how much of the previous finish is left decide which product will actually hold. A weathered deck and a two-year-old deck do not take the same stain.
Clean and power wash
Grey surface fibres, mildew and old failing finish come off. Stain applied over any of them lifts within a season.
Sand and repair
Rough areas sanded, splinters taken back, and damaged boards replaced where they need to be. Popped nails and screws reset.
Let it dry properly
Wood has to be dry before stain goes on. This is the step that gets skipped when a crew is trying to finish in one visit, and it is why finishes fail early.
Stain and seal
Applied to the deck surface, railings, steps and surrounding trim, then sealed for UV protection.
What's Included
- Deck cleaning and power washing
- Sanding and light board repair
- Transparent, semi-transparent, and solid stains
- Deck sealing and UV protection
- Railings, steps, and surrounding trim
- Porch floors and pergola painting
What Affects the Price
- Deck size, and whether railings and steps are included
- Current condition, and how much stripping or sanding is needed
- Any board replacement or fastener repair required
- Product chosen, transparent through to solid stain
- Whether an old solid stain or paint has to come off first
- Height and access underneath for multi-level decks
Most residential decks are two to four days across cleaning, drying, sanding and staining. The drying window is weather-dependent and is not something we shorten to finish sooner.
“Our West End home has original plaster walls from the 1920s. Anthony's crew handled them perfectly. They filled the cracks, primed properly, and applied two coats that look flawless. Very reasonable price and they finished right on schedule.”
Questions from Allentown Homeowners
Should I stain or paint my deck?
For most wood decks, stain. It penetrates rather than sitting on the surface, so it wears rather than peeling, and it recoats without stripping. Paint suits composite or already-painted decks. We advise on which is right for yours at the estimate.
How often does a deck need re-staining?
It depends on exposure and product. A south-facing deck in full sun works harder than a shaded one. We tell you what to expect for your specific deck rather than quoting a general figure.
Can you fix a deck that has gone grey?
Usually, yes. Grey is weathered surface fibre and it cleans and sands off. Once the sound wood underneath is exposed it takes stain normally.
Do you cover all of Allentown?
Yes. We cover Allentown and the surrounding communities including Whitehall Township, Emmaus, Macungie, Wescosville, Fullerton, Catasauqua. We have worked across Lehigh County since 1991.