Pergola Staining in Rocky River, OH

Pergola staining in Rocky River is mostly about weather: sun on the rafters, snow on the beams and wind off the lake.

Stain on a pergola fades and wears unevenly, with tops of rafters going first. Left too long, the wood grays and checks, and restaining takes more work.

What owners tell us they want:

• an even color on every post and rafter
• protection that lasts through winters
• no stain on patios, furniture or siding

1Step 1: Protect below

Patios, furniture and nearby walls are covered before any stain is opened.

2Step 2: Clean the wood

Dirt and mildew are washed off and the wood is prepped so stain soaks in evenly.

3Step 3: Apply solid-color stain

A solid-color exterior stain goes on by brush, working each rafter end to end to avoid lap marks.

A deep, even color across the structure, with wood protected for the seasons ahead.

A courtyard that residents use every day

The pergola shown here frames a courtyard at a lakefront senior community in Rocky River, where residents sit outside whenever the weather allows. Pergola staining in Rocky River at a place like this has to be planned around them: seating is moved and covered, one section is worked at a time, and walkways stay open. The posts, beams, rafters and the timber ceiling under the walkway were all stained to one dark, even color.

Questions we hear

How often should a pergola be restained? It depends on sun exposure and the stain used. We’ll look at yours and tell you what we see.

Solid or semi-transparent stain? Solid stain hides wear and lasts longer. Semi-transparent shows more grain.

Can you stain timber ceilings? Yes. We protect the lights and stain overhead by hand.

Can you work around people using the space? Yes. We work one section at a time and keep walkways open.

Is your pergola due for new stain? Book my estimate visit or call 440-319-9556. Every job comes with a written 2-year workmanship warranty.