Decks · Lanais · Railings
Deck and Railing Refinishing
Decks and lanais take direct UV, rain, and salt. We strip, repair, and refinish with a system chosen for the material and the exposure.
In every deck & railing refinishing project
Included in the scope.
Every project follows the same baseline. Specific products and quantities are confirmed after the walkthrough.
Strip, sand, and clean to sound substrate
Wood rot cut-outs and rebuild included in scope
Metal railing rust treatment and marine-grade primer
Slip-resistant top coat options for wet zones
Owner walk-through before we call it done
Process
How the work moves forward.
Final scope, products, and schedule are confirmed after the walkthrough.
Deck walk & scope
Identify rot, loose boards, corroded fasteners, and rail damage. Recommend stain, seal, or paint system.
Strip & clean
Chemical or mechanical strip of failing finish. Detergent wash and neutralize.
Rot, fasteners, welds
Cut out rotted boards, replace with treated lumber, sink or replace fasteners, address rail welds and rust.
Sand & prime
Full sand to open the grain. Metal railings primed with rust-inhibiting marine primer.
Stain / seal / coat
Apply chosen system to spec. Multiple coats where required. Cross-hatch on grain.
Cure & sign-off
Walk the deck when it's cured to foot-traffic. Owner sign-off.
Deck walk & scope
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Identify rot, loose boards, corroded fasteners, and rail damage. Recommend stain, seal, or paint system.
Strip & clean
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Chemical or mechanical strip of failing finish. Detergent wash and neutralize.
Rot, fasteners, welds
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Cut out rotted boards, replace with treated lumber, sink or replace fasteners, address rail welds and rust.
Sand & prime
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Full sand to open the grain. Metal railings primed with rust-inhibiting marine primer.
Stain / seal / coat
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Apply chosen system to spec. Multiple coats where required. Cross-hatch on grain.
Cure & sign-off
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Walk the deck when it's cured to foot-traffic. Owner sign-off.
System options
Coating options.
The right coating depends on the substrate and exposure. The coating system for your property is confirmed after the walkthrough.
Semi-Transparent Stain & Seal
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Covered lanais and low-exposure decks.
- ·Semi-transparent stain
- ·Water-repellent seal
- ·Rail touch-up
Solid-Color Deck System
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Exposed decks, older wood, homes wanting a fresh look.
- ·Solid-color deck stain or paint
- ·Slip-additive optional
- ·Rot repair up to project scope
- ·Rail rust treatment
Waterproof Deck Coating
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Elevated lanais over living space, wet zones, pool decks.
- ·Waterproof membrane deck coating
- ·Slip-resistant texture
- ·Marine-grade metal rail system
Deck & Railing Refinishing FAQ
Common questions.
How do I know if I need a waterproof coating vs. a stain?+
If the deck is elevated over living space (a lanai above a garage or living room), you need a waterproof system. Ground-level decks over dirt or slab can usually use stain and seal.
Can you fix rusty metal railings without replacing them?+
Almost always yes. We wire-brush and sand to sound metal, treat with rust-converter or marine primer, and repaint with an enamel top coat.
How slip-resistant is the finish?+
Our Better and Best deck systems offer slip-additive options, required around pools and wet zones, optional elsewhere.
Where we work
Deck & Railing Refinishing across Oahu.
Based in Kaneohe and scheduling walkthroughs islandwide.
Service areas
Often paired with
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