Deck staining. Simpsonville, SC
Simpsonville decks sit on bigger lots and take more sun than a tight in-town yard. A lot of them have already gone silver and slick. New south-side builds still come in raw, and we stain those once they are dry. We work from Duncan and treat the floor, stairs, and rails as one job.
5.0 on Google from 33 reviews. Licensed RBS 66117. Insured.
Established Simpsonville decks are the ones we see most: silver boards, slick steps, grain raised where people walk. Those get a wash, then a sand in the traffic lanes, then they dry. We do not put oil on wet or dirty wood. Moisture has to sit below 13% before stain. That sequence is why the coat holds up instead of failing early.
New south-side Simpsonville decks are the exception, not the whole story. Raw pine is ready when it meters dry enough, and staining it then costs less than restoring it later. Either way, stairs, rails, and the floor all go in the same quote so you are not looking at two colors after one summer.
We quote from photos when the deck is simple and we schedule a walk-through when it is not. You get a flat-rate price before anyone starts. Workmanship is covered for 12 months. We are licensed RBS 66117 and carry insurance. Duncan is home base. Simpsonville is a regular south-county run.
Our work
Real jobs from around Greenville County and Spartanburg County. Ask for photos near Simpsonville when we quote.
How we stain a deck in Simpsonville
Moisture, worn traffic lanes, and any old coating. That tells us how much prep the deck needs and whether the new stain will bond.
Wash the deck, sand where the wood is rough or the old finish is failing. Skipping this is why decks peel.
Deck boards get sun, rain, and feet. We use a penetrating stain that wears down slowly instead of peeling in sheets.
What sets the price in Simpsonville
One flat number. In writing, before we start.
Boards, stairs, and rails all count. Prep is the big lever: a wash and a fresh coat is the easy end, stripping an old film finish is the hard end. We look at your job and write one price. No hourly billing, no add-ons at the end.
Based on 33 Google reviews
Superior Stain Solutions did a fabulous job including pressure washing our 2 covered porches days before applying the stain several days later. They completed both porches in one day that included removing the gutters in the process. I love the color I selected as shown with the before and after photos. I highly recommend them if you have a fence, deck or a porch project needing professionals!
Adrian, Preston, and the team had by far exceeding my expectation. My wooden deck and stair need restoration and stain. It was definitely the right decision to hired this team. The quote was very fast, detail, and professional. Communication was the best I have ever experienced. Will definitely hire Superior Stain Solutions again for any future painting or staining project.
Great work, constant communication throughout the whole project. Have also heard great things from other clients they have done work for. Punctual, fair, responsive, honest. Will use again!
Adrian and Preston did a great job. I usually do my own painting because it is difficult to find painters that can paint to my standards. I was in a time crunch and needed help preparing my father-in-law’s house to sale. So happy I chose Superior Stain Solutions.
Adrian did an excellent job painting the inside of my condo. They painted all of the walls, ceilings, and trim. I wanted to add some color in the dining room, so they referred a local mural artist. They were polite, showed up on time, and worked efficiently. I definitely recommend them!
Superior Stain Solutions is a fantastic company that keeps their word and did an amazing job staining our wooden fence. An exceptional company that could not have pleased us more. Highly recommended!
Adrian was super responsive, sent the quote fast, and Mike’s staining work looked amazing. Excellent prices and easy to work with!
Superior Stain Solutions did a fantastic job staining my fence out by Greenville SC. Adrian was on time and reliable. I would highly recommend them for any staining or painting projects.
We got our fence and deck stained. They were able to do it in one day. Adrian was able to give us a great affordable quote. The stain looks great! Highly recommend them.
Adrian visited our property several times before staining our new privacy fence, making sure the moisture content was appropriate for staining. He provided us with a professional assessment and quote.
Colors
Every photo is a real job. We bring stained wood samples to the estimate in Simpsonville and hold them against your boards.
We do not hand you a chart and walk away. At the estimate we hold real stained wood samples against your fence or deck so you see the color next to your wood, in your light. Transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid, or solid. Light, warm, dark, or grey. Pick what you like and we match it.
Yes. We are based in Duncan and Simpsonville is in our regular service area. Free flat-rate estimates, typically within one business day.
Square footage, rails, stairs, and how much prep the wood needs set the price. A wash and a fresh coat is the easy end. Stripping an old film finish is the hard end. We look at the deck, then give you one flat number in writing. No hourly billing, no add-ons once we start. Estimates in Simpsonville are free.
Oil-based penetrating stain is usually the better call in Upstate heat and humidity. It soaks in instead of sitting as a film that peels. We use Expert Stain and Seal and Sherwin-Williams stains, and we check moisture before we open a can.
Usually every 3 to 4 years. Opacity, sun, and maintenance can push that to 2 to 6 years. Decks often need attention a little sooner than fences.
You can DIY if you have the time, a washer, and patience for the weather window. Most Simpsonville jobs fail because the wood was not washed or was still wet, not because of the stain. A pro quote is free. Compare that to doing it twice.
Usually 1 to 3 days. One-day jobs include standard fences under 400 linear feet and small decks. Weather can move the calendar.
If the wood has greyed, weathered, or molded, yes. We soft-wash aged wood before stain so the finish lasts.
Spring and fall, with moderate temperatures (about 50 to 85°F) and lower humidity. We follow the stain maker’s temperature range. We also stain in cooler weather with oil-based products when the wood is ready.
In the Upstate, most stains dry and cure in 24 to 48 hours. Oil-based takes longer than water-based. Leave it alone while it cures.
For most wood fences and decks here, oil-based stain is the better call. It soaks in instead of sitting as a film, so it is less likely to peel and crack in our sun and humidity.
Stain as soon as the moisture is right. After mill oils dry out, wood starts to crack, twist, grey, and mold. We check with a moisture meter. Below 13% is ready for oil-based stain.
Yes. SC licensed RBS 66117, liability insurance, COI on request. 12-month workmanship warranty.
Free estimate
Send the job address, rough size, and the look you are after. Usually back within one business day.
Send the basics and a couple of photos if you have them. We usually get back within one business day, often the same day.
Hang on a second.
We will call or text you about the job, usually within one business day. If it is urgent, call 864-800-8275.