Blog

  • Home >
  • Blog >
  • Project Spotlight! Deck Refinishing in Oakland, CA

Project Spotlight! Deck Refinishing in Oakland, CA

 Project Spotlight! Deck Refinishing in Oakland, CA

Thanks to our warm sunshine and dry conditions, summer and fall are awesome seasons for exterior painting in the Bay Area. This same window of opportunity is ideal for staining too. In fact, we like to remind our local clients just how important it is to keep your naturally finished wood surfaces protected. Your stain should be refreshed every couple of years, especially if it’s exposed to direct sunlight where UV damage can quickly take its toll.

As a case in point, let’s take a closer look at this deck in Oakland. We were invited to help restore the surface, ensuring that the wood is fully protected.

Pro Tip!

Looking for a quick way to tell if it’s time to stain your deck? Try the water test! Dribble water on a deck board, and watch the droplets. If they bead up and stay on the surface, your stain and/or sealer is still doing its job. If the water soaks in, you’re ready for stain. This is a pretty simplistic test, and shouldn’t be a substitute for talking with a painting contractor, but it can still offer insight.

How to stain a deck in Oakland

Here’s a closer look at our team at work. Much like a painting project, our staining process involves careful job site preparation (protecting surrounding surfaces), surface repair and preparation, then methodical staining. It’s absolutely essential that you work in thin, even coats for smooth coverage, working the product into the surface as you go.

 Project Spotlight! Deck Refinishing in Oakland, CA
 Project Spotlight! Deck Refinishing in Oakland, CA

How does stain protect your deck?

Here are a few of the key benefits, and this is really true for all your wood surfaces:

  • Protects against moisture intrusion

  • Protects against UV damage and fading

  • Protects again decay, like fungal wood rot

  • Protects against pests and infestations

And, of course, fresh stain keeps your wood looking its absolute best. For a more natural finish, try a product with less opacity, meaning that it's clearer. Greater opacity, or more solid-finish stains, cover the natural character of the wood but provide a more durable layer of protection. Which is best for you really depends on the nature and condition of the wood you’re coating, how much wear it receives, and the level of care and maintenance you’re willing to invest. A workhorse deck, for example, might be a good candidate for a more solid finish, while a gorgeous front door with ornate graining might call for a more transparent product.

Have questions about your Bay Area painting or staining project?

Contact us at MB Jessee Painting! It would be our pleasure to serve you and your property, answering your questions along the way.

Request an Estimate

Serving the San Francisco Bay Area

Files must be an image (.jpg or .png). Limit 2 images.

Why People Hire Us

Fully Licensed and Insured

Fully Licensed and Insured

Clear Communication

Clear Communication

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

One-Stop Shop for Painting and Carpentry

One-Stop Shop for Painting and Carpentry

Experienced Oversight and Job Leadership

Experienced Oversight and Job Leadership

Our Credentials

Best of Oakland 2018 BBB American Society of Interior Designers ASID Leadsafe Certified Firm EPA NARI Member Nolan Summit Services Inc

Customer Reviews

“M.B. Jessee painted the exterior of my Spanish house over 9 years ago, and they did such an incredible job that they are still getting referrals from me today. The paint is holding up perfectly -- there is absolutely no peeling chipping or any other deterioration. I still remember that my final walk-through list consisted of items written on one side of a 3x5 index card (and I'm REAL picky about my house!) However, when Matt and I did that walk-through over HALF the items were no longer an issue, as his team had noticed them first and they had already been resolved.”

— JoAnn Newcomb

“MB Jessee painters are stellar! As a designer I've worked with numerous companies over the years, and MB Jessee is a top-notch firm. From the first phone call to the final clean up, every person is courteous, professional, and hard working. The owner, Matt, is a charitable leader who has instilled his team with integrity and honesty providing the customer with a first class experience at a fair price with a paint job that is guaranteed to last. I highly recommend MB Jessee. Thank you Matt and your STAR crew-Daniel, Rigoberto, Vicente, Edy, Pedro, and Mario, for a job well executed! Cynthia Brian, ASID, Starstyle® Productions, llc”

— Cynthia Brian
Morgan, CA

“Many thanks to Rigoberto and Damon and the extraordinary team who transformed my castle in the skies.They are magicians. I appreciate their work very much.”

— Kathleen A
San Francisco

“Awesome work by highly experienced, professional painters. They were: Conscious about the amount of time it would take. Ours had a lot of pre-work and took 3 weeks. Accommodating when we added a few last-minute changes Understanding when a heatwave hit and we remove some of the plastic sheeting over windows, which they had to put back up the next day. Accessible, especially the on-site crew (Hi Jose & Victor!) -- always answering questions and checking in. The end result is a perfect paint job that makes our 94-year-old house look brand new. I would definitely hire MBJ again”

— Stacey R.
Oakland, CA

“Very easy to work with, they did an outstanding job with our project of re-painting our painting our kitchen cabinets. Given the scope of the job and that our kitchen is roughly half of our upstairs living area they did a fantastic job of minimizing the mess. Workmanship was top notch, would definitely recommend.”

— Vince Scola

“Thank you for the support you have given the Women's Cancer Resource Center over the past year!”

— Margo - Director Women's Cancer Resource Center

“Julie,Just to let you know I am very appreciative of your crew catching the plumbing/mold problem. It was very astute of them. I wanted to let you know that again your crew has done excellent work here, please pass this along to Mr. Jessee. There are some bumps in the road here, but the painting and your crew has not been one of them. Their work is the only thing going right currently, and this crew is very nice and respectful. It is much appreciated. Thank you again.”

— Beth
Oakland

“The finish on my kitchen cabinets had failed, becoming tacky and grimy around the handles. M B Jessee gave me a reasonable quote, far below some others, and did an outstanding job, striping the original varnish and refinishing with a new lacquer finish. The cabinets look like new. Work was done 1 day faster than estimated. The crew was extremely hard-working, considerate, and neat. Highly recommend M B Jessee.”

— Thama B.
San Francisco, CA

“My entire experience with MB Jesse was very professional. The crew were very friendly and super accommodating of my ridiculous schedule and geriatric pets in the house. The finished product, which was pretty much my entire house, far exceeds my expectations. Would definitely work with them again!”

— Heather Jordan

“It was a great experience working with MB Jessee. The crew was careful and thorough as they painted the house, sealed stucco cracks, repaired dry-rotted wood, stained the deck, etc. Robert, Gersson, Jose, and all of the people involved in the process from the estimate to the job completion were friendly and professional.”

— Mike C.
Livermore, CA

“Just had MB Jessee paint the interior of our house and they did a wonderful job. They tackled some crazy wallpaper as well as painted some very high ceilings and walls. The whole process was quick and they did a great job! We are very pleased. I was also very impressed by the crew. They were very personable, kind and actually took pride in the work they were doing. In one of our conversations with the lead Ricardo, he actually told me he was very proud of how the rooms had turned out. I agree sir! It turned out great and it's not often you hear someone thinking of your home like they would theirs, and putting that level of work and quality into it. That made a huge difference in how I viewed this company. Ricardo, you were fantastic and thank you for the great job, we will be using you again.”

— Jeff M.
Danville, CA

“The entire MB Jessee team is courteous, efficient and professional. From scheduling and estimating to the crew managers and crew, they all did an excellent job on a small (but complicated) two room project in my house. I'm already thinking about getting them scheduled for the next project in the spring.”

— Cari Cheney