Cavalcante Painting Company

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Stair, Deck & Fence Staining in Toronto

Daily foot traffic indoors and Ontario's hot summers and freezing winters outdoors are tough on wood. Staining and varnishing helps protect your stairs, deck, fence, doors and trim, and brings back their natural warmth and color.

What it is

Wood Staining and Varnishing, Done Right

We stain and varnish outdoor wood like decks, fences, pergolas and railings, and indoor wood like stairs, railings, doors, trim and built-ins. Stain soaks into the wood to add color and protection, while varnish creates a clear, durable top layer.

Before we apply anything, we clean the wood, remove old flaking finish where needed and sand the surface, so the new finish goes on evenly and holds up longer.

Cherry-stained wood staircase with wrought iron balusters and matching hardwood floor

Who it's for

Who This Service Is For

  • Homeowners whose deck or fence looks grey, faded or worn

  • New deck or fence owners who want to protect the wood from day one

  • Anyone with wood stairs, railings, doors or trim that have lost their shine

  • Homeowners getting ready for summer, or protecting their wood before winter

How it works

Our Staining & Varnishing Process

  1. 1

    Message us on WhatsApp

    With photos of the wood surfaces.

  2. 2

    Free on-site visit

    We check the condition of the wood and help you choose the stain color and type of finish.

  3. 3

    Clear estimate and timeline

    Planned around the weather for outdoor projects.

  4. 4

    Clean and prep

    We wash, remove loose old finish and sand where needed.

  5. 5

    Stain or varnish

    We apply even coats with care, protecting nearby surfaces and plants.

  6. 6

    Final walkthrough

    With you, plus free touch-ups if anything needs attention.

Stained and varnished wood stair treads with a rich grain, seen from the top landingFloating staircase with stained oak treads and a black stringer

Benefits

Why Stain or Varnish Your Wood With Us

  • Helps protect wood from sun, rain and snow
  • Brings out the natural beauty of the grain
  • Extends the life of your deck or fence with regular care
  • Careful prep for an even, lasting finish
  • Outdoor work planned around the weather
  • Free touch-ups after the job is done

FAQ

Staining & Varnishing FAQs

It depends on the type of wood, the stain used and how much sun and traffic the deck gets. During our visit, we'll look at your deck and recommend a maintenance schedule that makes sense for it.

Stain soaks into the wood and lets the grain show through, while paint forms a solid layer on top. Stain is usually the preferred choice for decks because it shows the natural wood look.

Late spring to early fall, on dry days with mild temperatures. The wood also needs to be dry before staining, so we plan the work around the forecast.

New wood often needs some time to dry out before it can absorb stain properly. We'll check your deck and tell you when it's ready.

Yes. We stain and varnish stairs, railings, doors, trim and other indoor wood to give them a rich color and a clear, durable finish.

Give Your Wood the Care It Deserves

Send us a few photos and book your free on-site estimate before the season fills up.

Related services

Staining and varnishing is available across our service area, including Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville. See all service areas.

From our blog: Stain vs. Paint for Your Deck or Fence: What’s the Difference?.