Deck and Wood Staining in Nazareth, PA
Family-owned since 1991. Licensed, insured, and based in Nazareth.
Decks around Nazareth take the full Pennsylvania freeze-thaw cycle with very little shelter, particularly on the newer developments where the tree cover has not grown in yet. Water gets into the grain, freezes, and lifts the fibres, which is why a deck here usually needs re-sealing sooner than the product label suggests. We assess the wood before recommending a product rather than defaulting to one.
Anthony's Painting is based right here in Nazareth, PA, giving us faster response times and deeper local knowledge than any out-of-town contractor. We know the housing stock here. Victorian homes on Green Street, ranch homes off Route 248, newer builds in the Fairway Estates area. We have painted them all.
When you call us for a Nazareth job, you are not calling a call center or a franchise. You are calling Richard directly. We schedule quickly, show up on time, and leave your home cleaner than we found it.
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.
“Richard and his crew repainted our whole first floor and all four bedrooms. They were in and out in three days, cleaned up every evening, and the work looks incredible. We have already recommended them to two neighbors.”
Questions from Nazareth 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 Nazareth?
Yes. We cover Nazareth and the surrounding communities including Upper Nazareth, Bath, Tatamy, Stockertown, Bushkill Township. We have worked across Northampton County since 1991.