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Cost to Stain a Deck

Updated: January 2013

Item	Quantity	Low	High
Deck Labor Direct labor expenses to stain deck.	8.4 hours	$249.90	$480.48
Deck Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to stain deck including: masking tape and paper, surface repair material, solvents and cleanup supplies.	200 square feet	$39.56	$42.84

Totals - Cost to Stain Deck	200 square feet	$289.46	$523.32
	Average cost per square foot	$1.45	$2.62

Cost to Stain a Deck - 2013 Cost Calculator

The cost to Stain a Deck averages $1.45 - $2.62 per square foot in 2013. This Deck Staining cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Deck Staining project:

1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.

2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.

3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.

Deck Staining - Average Cost Per Square Foot

Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.45 - $2.62 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.

For the best value on Deck Staining: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.

Cost to Stain a Deck - Notes and General Information

The cost estimate includes:

Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
Costs to prepare the worksite for Deck Staining, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Deck Staining jobs.

The cost estimate does not include:

General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Deck Staining. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
Sales tax on materials and supplies.
Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.

Cost to Stain a Deck - References

The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
Building Materials Data and Reports the National Association of Home Builders, Jul 2012,
How to Estimate the Cost of Optional Exterior Wall/Structural Assemblies American Society of Professional Estimators, Jun 2010, Brad Aiken, CPE
Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X