Painting, staining and pressure washing in North Georgia.

Cabins, decks, porches and rails washed, prepped and finished by hand. Good prep is most of a good finish, so that’s where we spend the time.

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Crew member staining the deck boards of a covered log home porch — Staining a covered porch by hand. Our own job photo.

What painting and staining covers

Wood needs a finish that keeps water out, and it needs the old surface cleaned off first.

Available in Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Morganton, Cherry Log, Ellijay, Young Harris.

Have one of these on your list? Call 678-457-1849 or request a free estimate.

Exterior stainingLog walls, wood siding, decks, porches, rails and fences.
PaintingTrim, siding and rooms that need a fresh, even coat.
Pressure washingDecks, siding, walkways and patios cleaned of dirt, algae and mildew.
Chemical washCleaners that lift mildew and old finish without tearing up the wood grain.
Water sandingWeathered gray wood taken back to a clean surface that takes stain evenly.
Rotten wood repair firstSoft boards and trim replaced before any finish goes on. Stain doesn’t fix rot.

Getting a finish that lasts in a wet climate.

Prep decides everything

Stain laid over dirt, mildew or peeling finish fails early, no matter what the can cost. Washing, drying time and repairs come before the first coat.

Wood has to dry

After washing, wood needs time to dry before it takes stain. In humid mountain air and deep shade, that takes longer than most people expect. Rushing it traps moisture under the finish.

Too much pressure does damage

A pressure washer in the wrong hands leaves furry, gouged wood. A chemical wash and the right tip do the cleaning without carving up your deck.

Wraparound porch on a log home with wet stain on the deck boards — Wraparound porch, stain going down

Three-level log home with stained decks and railings on a wooded hillside — Three-level log home, decks and exterior in fresh stain

Large curved wood deck with dark railings after refinishing — Curved deck after refinishing

Common questions

What is water sanding?

It’s a washing method that takes weathered wood back to a clean, even surface, so new stain soaks in and colors evenly. We use it along with a chemical wash on decks and log walls.

Do you stain decks, or only whole houses?

Both. A single deck, a porch and rails, or the entire exterior.

Will you fix rotten boards before staining?

Yes. Rotten wood repair is one of our core services, and it happens before any finish goes on.

How do I get a staining or painting estimate?

Call 678-457-1849 or send the estimate form. Estimates are free.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Mountain Area Recommended Contractors holds a State of Georgia business license and is fully insured. We’re also a member of the Home Builders Association of Georgia.

What areas do you cover?

Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Morganton, Cherry Log, the Ellijay area, Young Harris and the surrounding parts of North Georgia. If you’re close to any of those, call 678-457-1849 and ask.

Cabin or deck looking gray?

Tell Greg what you’re working on and where the house is. Estimates are free.

Call or send the formEither way it goes straight to Greg, the owner.
Talk through the jobWhat’s wrong, what you want, and where the house is.
Get a free estimateMost jobs need a look in person before a price means anything.