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The average cost to power wash and stain a deck is $2.15 to $4.25 per square foot. Deck painting cost is slightly lower. Total cost is $415 to $925 for decks of average size when a contractor is hired to do the work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Deck Staining and Painting<\/h2>\n
Expect to pay about $3.20 per square foot to have your deck power washed and stained or painted. If it is in excellent condition, cost might be a little lower. When more prep is needed or minor repairs have to be made, cost will be on the upper end of the range. About 70% to 90% of the cost is in painting or staining.<\/p>\n
See the Retail Supplies Costs and Sample Project Costs below to narrow your deck cleaning and staining estimate.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$0.60 \u2013 $1.25 \/ Square Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Cost<\/p>\n $2.65 \u2013 $3.85 \/ Square Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $3.20 \/ Square Foot<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Thursday, January 27, 2022<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Removing dirt from the wood grain with pressure washing, aka power washing, let\u2019s penetrating stain work deep into the wood to protect and beautify. The combination improves the looks of the deck and its durability. Depending on the aesthetics of your home, paint might be a preferred option. Just like adding stain to wood fences, this is something that needs to be done periodically to maintain the durability and finish look.<\/p>\n The downside is that this process must be repeated every few years to slow the decline all wood decks are subject to. Another option is to replace your wood deck with a low-maintenance, high-durability material like composite decking.<\/p>\n This deck washing and staining cost estimate, what we call a Costimate, provides cost factors, sample project costs, retail costs for equipment and supplies, and prices submitted by readers.<\/p>\n The goal is to give you data you can use to home in on what your deck staining cost might be. In turn, you can improve our accuracy by bookmarking Business Finance News and returning to share your project scope and cost once the work is done. We and other readers will appreciate it!<\/p>\n Our cost range of $2.15 to $4.25 per square foot would yield estimates of $516 to $1,020 for a 12\u2019 x 20\u2019 (240 square foot) deck. That\u2019s quite a range. Using HomeGuide\u2019s numbers, the cost is a little lower at $360 to $960. The Homewyse estimate is more in line with ours at $495 to $1,185.<\/p>\n If you have evaluated your deck\u2019s condition, these factors will help you estimate your potential cost more accurately. They\u2019ll prevent surprises when you get deck cleaning and staining estimates from local contractors.<\/p>\n Here are costs for the equipment and supplies needed to pressure wash and stain your deck.<\/p>\n Deck repair costs quite a bit more per square foot than building a new deck.<\/p>\n How do you know it is time to replace the deck rather than repairing it? These factors provide clues:<\/p>\n Here are sample decks staining costs when the deck is professionally pressure washed and stained.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve noted that the cost to wash and stain a deck is $2.15 \u2013 $4.25 per square foot.<\/p>\n All decks are 500 square feet. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Costs are per square foot.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Rectangular Deck<\/strong><\/p>\n L-shaped Deck<\/strong><\/p>\n Two-level Deck with Stairs<\/strong><\/p>\n Often, a deck contractor will ask if you want the cost of disposal included. It\u2019s certainly the most convenient route, but might not be the cheapest.<\/p>\n Whether your remove the damaged decking yourself, you might save on disposal costs in one of two ways. First, if it is a small amount of material, you might be able to get rid of it a little at a time in your weekly garbage pickup, if you have it. If it\u2019s plastic, vinyl or metal, your local recycling facility might take it.<\/p>\n If you have to pay for disposal, consider a Bagster from Waste Management or a dumpster with capacity appropriate for the amount of material \u2013 decking and other stuff you want to get rid of.<\/p>\n Our dumpster cost estimate has full details.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve included deck repair cost per square foot and per linear foot above. Those prices worked out on an hourly basis look like this:<\/p>\n Here are typical time frames for common jobs.<\/p>\n This outdoor home project requires basic skills if the deck is in good condition, and moderate skills if minor deck repair is required.<\/p>\n There are tips for successfully cleaning the deck in our Deck Pressure Washing Cost Guide.<\/p>\n This 11-minute video from Lowe\u2019s is worth watching before tackling the project. Basic tips include staining or painting from the railing down, keeping\u00a0 wet edge on your stain, and working with the grain of the wood. Oh, and be sure to allow your deck to fully dry before applying stain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $415 \u2013 $925 The average cost to power wash and stain a deck is $2.15 to $4.25 per square foot. Deck painting cost is slightly lower. Total cost is $415 to $925 for decks of average size when a contractor is hired to do the work. 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\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Pressure Washing and Deck Staining<\/h2>\n
Product and Installation Supplies Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Deck Repair Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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Cost of Various Deck Repairs & Supplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Deck Repair vs Deck Replacement<\/h2>\n
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Sample Project Costs<\/h3>\n
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Cost of Disposal for Damaged Decking<\/h3>\n
Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n