A deck is the hardest-working surface on a property and the one that gets repainted last. Boards take sun all day, rain in the shoulder seasons, and every pair of feet that walks across them. A fence does the same job standing up. In West Kelowna, plenty of homes have both, and both usually need attention at the same time.

Our quote for outdoor wood names the surfaces separately: deck boards, rails, stairs, fence panels, posts and gates. Each one gets its own method, because a horizontal board that holds water needs a different treatment than a vertical fence picket.

Outdoor wood work we take on

Deck floors, stairs and railings stripped, sanded and recoated
Solid-colour or semi-transparent stain, depending on the look you want
Fence panels, posts and gates cleaned and refinished
Loose boards and popped screws flagged and fixed before coating
End grain and board edges sealed, since those soak up water first
Spindles and tight corners brushed by hand where a sprayer would miss

Sun, lake views and a lot of outdoor living

West Kelowna homes often have decks facing Okanagan Lake, built to enjoy the view. A deck with a view is also a deck in full sun for much of the day, and that bakes the surface and dries out the wood. Unprotected boards grey, split and splinter, so the sooner they get a coat the less sanding they need.

Where a deck is south or west facing, the top surface fails first while the underside and rail faces look fine. We coat the high-wear spots with care and talk through your options for the rest. If your deck belongs to a bigger plan, our exterior painting in West Kelowna page explains how we schedule house and deck together.

From grey boards to a sealed surface

Test the wood. We check how much old coating is left and whether boards are sound enough to refinish or need replacing first.
Clean and dry. The surface is washed and cleaned, then left to dry fully, because stain applied to damp wood does not hold.
Sand and repair. Rough areas are sanded, screws set down, and small cracks filled where filler suits the finish.
Coat and cure. We apply the stain or paint in the number of coats the quote lists and tell you how long to keep furniture off.

The full process, prep and pricing factors are on our main fence and deck painting page.

Fence and Deck Painting in West Kelowna: questions

Should I stain or paint my deck?

Stain soaks in and wears away gradually, so it is easier to redo. Solid paint covers worn boards and hides more but can peel in traffic areas. We explain both against your deck’s condition.

How soon can we walk on a freshly coated deck?

Light foot traffic is usually fine after a day, but furniture and heavy use need longer. We give you the product’s specific cure time when we hand the deck back.

Can you do a fence that is shared with a neighbour?

We can, but it is courteous to let your neighbour know first and agree on colour for the side that faces them. We work on your side unless both owners ask us to do both.

Other painting services in West Kelowna

Fence and Deck Painting in nearby towns

Ask for a free written quote and we will include both the fence and the deck on one sheet.

Request your free written quote or call (778) 946-6363.

More about fence and deck painting and West Kelowna

Have a question first? Read the FAQ, learn about Alto Pro Painters or contact us.

Further reading: West Kelowna on Wikipedia and Wood stain on Wikipedia.

Watch: fence and deck painting in action

How to re-stain a deck, by This Old House on YouTube.