“These guys just wrapped up an exterior paint job on my home and I couldn’t be more happy. From start to finish, the team was great to work with… I appreciate that the owner came out to check on the job while in progress and reached out upon completion.”
Jacksonville
Deck Staining & Sealing
Bring weathered wood back to life. We clean, stain and seal decks across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida so they stand up to the sun, rain and humidity, and look great for years.
Over 900 five-star reviews nationwide, and growing in Jacksonville
“The crew was timely, efficient, and incredibly thorough, but what truly stood out was how everyone was always so friendly and warm. Throughout the project they were consistently respectful of our home.”
“From quoting, prep work, painting and clean up, everything was done better than our expectations. I would highly recommend Hillis Brothers.”
“Jon came out quickly for an estimate and Nathan kept in contact with me with updates throughout the entire job. Excellent work and very professional customer care.”
“The work was as promised and professional. I appreciate that their teams are very tidy and go out of their way to ensure you are happy with their work.”
A fresh stain protects your deck and brings the wood back to life
Florida sun and humidity are hard on outdoor wood. A proper clean, stain and seal restores the color, guards against rot, mildew and UV fading, and keeps your deck safe and beautiful for years.
Our three-step restoration brings tired wood back to life. First we treat any mildew and pressure-wash the deck to strip off dirt and failing finish. Next we sand the surface to open the grain so the new stain soaks in and lasts, using stand-up sanders on the boards and detail tools on railings and stairs, and we replace any minor rotted boards along the way. Finally we apply a premium penetrating stain and sealer matched to your wood, with extra attention to railings, stairs and end grain. The result is even color, water that beads off, and a deck you are proud to entertain on.
- Decks, docks, pergolas, railings and stairs
- Deep clean and brighten before any stain goes on
- Premium penetrating stains and sealers built for Florida
Four things we get right on every deck
Choosing the right stain
Transparent, semi-transparent or solid, each wears and looks different. We help you pick the color and opacity that fits your deck and how you use it.
Cleaning and brightening
We strip old finish, kill mildew and brighten the wood so the new stain absorbs evenly and the grain comes through.
Repairs and prep
We reset popped nails and screws, sand rough spots and secure loose boards so the surface is smooth, safe and ready.
Sealing for Florida weather
A quality sealer sheds water and blocks UV, the two things that age a Florida deck fastest.
Deck and wood services we offer
Deck Staining
Even, long-lasting color on decks of any size, in the opacity that fits your wood and style.
Sealing & Waterproofing
A premium sealer that sheds water and blocks UV so your deck lasts longer between refreshes.
Cleaning & Brightening
Pressure-washing plus a brightener to lift dirt, mildew and gray so the wood looks new again.
Repairs & Board Replacement
Loose boards, popped fasteners and rough spots fixed so the deck is safe and smooth before we stain.
Railings & Stairs
The details that get the most wear, cleaned, stained and sealed to match the rest of the deck.
Pergolas & Docks
Outdoor wood beyond the deck, pergolas, docks and gates, protected from Florida sun and water.
A systematic approach that delivers the job we promised
A clear, repeatable process is how we keep quality high on every project. Here is how your deck job goes.
- 1
Wash and brighten
We pressure-wash the deck, kill mildew and brighten the wood so stain absorbs evenly.
- 2
Prep and repair
We reset fasteners, sand rough spots, secure loose boards and protect nearby surfaces.
- 3
Stain
We apply a premium penetrating stain in the color and opacity you chose, worked into the grain.
- 4
Seal
A quality sealer locks it in so water beads off and the color holds against the sun.
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Inspect
We walk the finished deck with you to make sure every board meets our standard, and yours.
Care and attention to detail, on every coat
We work hard to solve any issue that comes up, and we are always professional and easy to work with, the perfect choice for staining and sealing your deck.
Licensed & insured
Fully licensed and insured since 1992, using only the highest-quality paints on professionally prepared surfaces.
Tidy, respectful crews
Our teams treat your home like their own, careful prep, clean lines and a thorough clean-up when we’re done.
Painters, not salesmen
No obligation, no sales pressure, just honest estimates and a track record of doing the job right the first time.
Deck staining for every kind of home
Deck staining FAQs
Is the estimate really free?
How often should I re-stain my deck in Florida?
Do you clean the deck before staining?
Transparent, semi-transparent or solid stain, which is best?
How long before I can use my deck again?
Are you licensed and insured?
Three easy steps to a refreshed deck
Request your free estimate
Book online in under a minute or call. Tell us about your deck and what you have in mind.
We visit and quote
We come to your home, talk color and condition, and give you a clear, no-pressure written estimate.
We stain, you relax
Our tidy crew cleans, preps, stains, seals and walks the finished deck with you start to finish.
When you request an estimate, you’ll talk with a real Hillis Brothers painter, not a salesperson. Gabe leads our Jacksonville team, and he’ll walk your property, answer every question, and make sure you’re confident before any work begins, backed by the standards this family has held since 1992.
Ready to bring your deck back to life? Let us get your free estimate.
No obligation, no sales pressure, just honest painters who do the job right the first time.
We stain and seal decks across Northeast Florida
Don’t see your town? We serve many more communities across Northeast Florida, call to ask about yours. call (904) 330-4149.