We bring out the grain in your wood and seal it so it lasts.
Paint covers wood. Stain soaks into it and lets the grain show. If you love the look of real wood, stain is what you want.
We stain front doors, cabinets, trim, stair rails, ceiling beams, mantels, decks, fences, and patio covers. We can stay close to the natural color or take it deeper and richer.
Stain shows everything underneath it, so the sanding matters far more than it does with paint. We strip the old finish, sand the wood smooth, and even out the color. Then we work the stain in by hand and seal over the top against sun, water, and wear.
The same stain looks nothing alike on oak and on pine. A color you loved on a store card can come out orange or muddy on your wood. So we always stain a test piece of your actual wood and let you look at it in your own light, at different times of day. You approve the color before we commit to it. If it is not right, we make another one.
Stain soaks into the wood and lets the grain show through. Paint sits on top and hides it. Choose stain if you want the wood to look like wood, and paint if you want a solid color.
Yes, though going darker is much easier than going lighter. To lighten wood we have to strip and sand the old finish off first, which adds time. Antonio will look at your wood and tell you honestly what color range is realistic.
On a Houston deck or fence, stain usually lasts 2 to 4 years before it needs a fresh coat. Our sun and rain are hard on outdoor wood. Indoor wood that is stained and sealed will hold for many years.
Yes, front doors are one of the jobs we do most. A south- or west-facing door takes a beating from the Houston sun. We sand it back, stain it, and seal it with a UV blocker so it holds its color far longer.
Yes. If your cabinets are real wood and you want to keep the grain visible, we can strip and restain them rather than paint them. If they are laminate or thermofoil, stain will not soak in, and painting is the right choice.
Call South Coast Quality Painting at (713) 539-8069 to book a consultation in Houston, TX.