Pergolas & Outdoor Wood

Bring your outdoor wood back to life

Professional staining helps restore the appearance of your pergola, gazebo, arbor, or other outdoor wood structure while helping protect it from the sun, moisture, and changing North Texas weather.

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What we stain

Professional Staining for Outdoor Wood Structures

Outdoor wood comes in many forms. We stain a range of exterior wood structures, helping refresh their appearance and protect them from continued exposure to the elements.

Pergola staining

Restore the look of your wooden pergola while helping protect the structure from sun, moisture, and everyday outdoor exposure.

Arbor & gazebo staining

Refresh the appearance of your outdoor wood structures and help protect the wood from the conditions it faces throughout the year.

Playset staining

Give your wooden playset a refreshed appearance while helping protect the wood from sun, moisture, and changing weather conditions.

Have a different outdoor wood project?

We can stain a wide range of outdoor wooden structures beyond pergolas, arbors, gazebos, and playsets. Tell us about your project and we'll help you determine the right approach for the wood and its existing finish.

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Built for Outdoor Exposure

Your Outdoor Wood Faces the Elements Every Day

Pergolas, arbors, gazebos, and playsets spend their lives outdoors, exposed to changing weather and moisture. Over time, that exposure can affect both the appearance and condition of the wood.

Strong Sun Can Fade and Gray Wood

Extended exposure to sunlight can gradually fade the wood and change its natural appearance, especially on surfaces that receive direct sun throughout the day.

Heat Takes Its Toll Over Time

North Texas heat and changing temperatures can put ongoing stress on outdoor wood, contributing to drying and the gradual aging of exposed surfaces.

Moisture Can Affect Unprotected Wood

Repeated exposure to rain and moisture can contribute to deterioration, mold, and mildew, making proper protection an important part of caring for outdoor wood.

Outdoor Wood Never Gets a Break

From summer heat to seasonal rain, your outdoor structures remain exposed throughout the year. Without proper protection, that constant exposure can gradually wear down the wood.

Keep Your Outdoor Wood Looking Its Best

Professional staining helps protect exterior wood from the elements while refreshing its appearance and preserving the character of the wood.

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What's Included

Professional Staining From Preparation to Cleanup

Staining an outdoor wood structure involves more than applying stain. We take care of the preparation, cleaning, protection, staining, and cleanup needed to complete the project properly and leave your structure looking refreshed and protected.

Prepare the Surface

Before staining begins, we make sure the wood is properly prepared and ready for the application. The surface needs to be clean and dry so it can absorb the stain as intended.

Clean the Wood

Depending on the condition of the structure, we use the appropriate cleaning method to remove mold, mildew, grime, and other buildup before staining.

Protect the Surroundings

We take care to protect the areas around your pergola, gazebo, arbor, or playset during the project. Surrounding surfaces and items that cannot be moved are covered or shielded to the best of our ability.

Apply the Stain

Once the wood is properly prepared, our crew applies the selected stain to the structure. We typically apply 2–3 wet coats, or as much as the wood will take, depending on the surface.

Clean Up the Work Area

After staining is complete, our crew takes care of the finishing details and cleans up the work area, including stain overspray where needed.

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The Product Behind the Finish

Huemiller Protection for Outdoor Wood

We use Huemiller Superior Wood Stain & Sealant to refresh and protect exterior wood structures. The stain is designed to help defend the wood against outdoor exposure while preserving its natural appearance.

Help Protect Against Sun Exposure

Helps protect exterior wood from the effects of prolonged exposure to the sun and UV rays.

Help Protect Against Moisture

Helps protect outdoor wood from moisture and water exposure that can contribute to deterioration over time.

Maintain the Look of Your Wood

Helps the stain maintain its appearance as your outdoor structure continues to face the elements.

Help Keep Wood Protected

Helps protect exterior wood against mold and mildew as part of a properly maintained outdoor surface.

Color preview

See How Stain Looks on Different Outdoor Structures

Stain can look different depending on the type, age, and condition of the wood. Explore real projects to see how different colors look on pergolas, gazebos, arbors, and playsets.

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Our Outdoor Wood Projects

See Our Work on Real Outdoor Structures

Explore pergolas, arbors, gazebos, playsets, and other outdoor wood projects we’ve stained throughout North Texas. See how different stain colors and wood types look on real completed projects.

Service Fence & Deck Staining

Stain Color Western Red Cedar

Location Plano, TX

A fence staining project completed for a residential property in Plano, TX. Spanning 1,796 sq ft, the fence was hypo washed and stained with a Western Red Cedar finish for a rich, even tone and lasting protection.

Service Fence & Deck Staining

Stain Color Classic Cedartone

Location Frisco, TX

A full fence staining project completed for a new residential cedar fence in Frisco, TX. Spanning 2,816 sq ft, the fence was power washed and finished with a professional-grade Classic Cedartone stain to protect the wood and give it a rich, consistent color from day one.

Service Pergolas & Outdoor Wood

Stain Color Rustic Grey

Location Carrollton, TX

A staining project completed for wood garage doors on a residential property in Carrollton, TX. The doors received a hypo wash and were hand-brushed with a Rustic Grey finish, restoring a rich, even tone after years of sun exposure had left them faded.

Service Iron Fence Painting

Color DTM Black

Location Plano, TX

An iron accent painting project completed for 36 decorative star medallions on a residential fence in Plano, TX. Each piece was lightly sanded to remove loose paint, then hand-painted with a Black finish before reinstallation.

Service Pergolas & Outdoor Wood

Stain Color Walnut

Location Aubrey, TX

A staining project completed for a set of new cedar garage doors on a residential property in Aubrey, TX. The doors were hand-brushed with a Walnut finish, giving the raw wood a deep, rich tone that complements the home's stone and brick exterior.

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Before Your Project Begins

A Little Preparation Helps Everything Go Smoothly

There are a few things we ask homeowners to take care of before our crew arrives. Knowing what to expect helps us access the structure, prepare the work area, and keep the project moving efficiently.

Make Sure We Can Reach the Structure

You do not have to be home while we work. Just make sure our crew can access the areas around your pergola, gazebo, arbor, or playset.

Move Furniture & Personal Items

Please remove furniture, personal belongings, and other soft materials from the areas being serviced before the crew arrives.

Trim Back Surrounding Landscaping

Trim back plants and landscaping around the structure so our crew can safely and properly access the wood.

Provide Access to Water & Power

Our crew will need access to water and power while preparing and staining your outdoor wood structure.

Keep the Wood Dry

Sprinklers should be turned off at least 24 hours before and after staining. This helps ensure the wood stays dry and is ready for the staining process.

Keep Pets Out of the Work Area

For the safety of both your pets and our crew, animals should be kept away from the areas being serviced while work is underway.

Plan Around the Weather

Weather conditions can affect when your project can be completed. Our crews do not work in the rain, and staining cannot be completed when winds exceed 15 mph.

Know When to Expect Us

Crew arrival times are estimates rather than exact times. We will call the day before the project to provide a rough estimate of when the crew is expected to arrive.

What Our Customers Say

See What Homeowners Say About Their Outdoor Wood Projects

From pergolas and gazebos to other outdoor wood structures, homeowners trust Superior Wood Care to refresh and protect the wood around their homes. See what they have to say about the work and the finished results.

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   Chris Killough 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent experience from start to finish. Professional, responsive, fairly priced, and completed the job on time. The crew worked efficiently while paying attention to detail, and the finished fence looks great.  Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Debra N 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Superior Wood Care! Superior customer service for sure! Jennifer was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! We got exactly what we needed today! Can't thank you enough, Jennifer! :-)
  
 
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   Edward Khalameizer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am the repeating customer- great company to work with. Amazing communication and services. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Patrick Solomons 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am very satisfied with the quality and price for the fence staining that Superior Wood Care provided. I would highly recommend their service.
  
 
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   E Calhoun 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superior Wood's name says it all, superior! They were easy to work with, responsive, the fence workers, customer service, and manager were a pleasure to work with. We are very happy! Thank you!
  
 
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   Ron Stone 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been using this company many years now. Dependable and professional.
  
 
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   Scott Windrow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used superior woodcare since I had my new fence installed in 2012. I have continued to use them when the stain needs to be redone and my fence still looks new because of the detail in cleaning before they restain. The care they take when they restain to keep the metal poles and other non fence areas free of stain.
  
 
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   Burnett Marus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So you have a fence with pretty good wood but the appearance is not what you feel is attractive. Call these guys. Price is great service is even better. Jennifer helped tremendously in helping us select the finish.  The staining went very well. The care in the preparation and the cleanup afterwards was excellent.?The fence is now a pleasure to look at. UPDATE: On December 10th I had the fence touched up and my deck cleaned and stained the same color.The results are fantastic. The workmen were fast, professional and very thorough from preparation to cleanup. I highly recommend this firm.
  
 
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   Joseph Vercontaire 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Superior Wood Care.  They were extremely professional from start to finish.  I would recommend them for fence staining..

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Outdoor Wood Staining?

Every outdoor wood project is different. Here are answers to some of the questions homeowners ask before restoring and protecting their pergola, gazebo, arbor, playset, or other outdoor wood structure.

What types of outdoor wood structures do you stain?

We stain a variety of exterior wood structures, including pergolas, arbors, gazebos, playsets, and other outdoor wood projects. The right approach depends on the type and condition of the wood.

How much does outdoor wood staining cost?

Pricing varies from project to project. We review the specific structure and the work required before providing an estimate for the labor and materials needed.

How long does outdoor wood staining take?

The timeframe depends on the size and scope of the project. In most cases, the cleaning and staining process takes about two days.

How do I choose a stain color for my outdoor structure?

We can show you photos of stain colors used on real pergolas, fences, and other outdoor wood projects. Seeing the colors on actual wood can make it easier to compare your options.

Can outdoor wood be stained if it already has a finish?

It depends on the product currently on the wood. When our crew evaluates the project, they will determine what finish is already on the structure and advise which finish can be applied over the existing surface.

Do you offer different stain options for outdoor wood?

Yes. We offer several stain options depending on the project. Many HOAs have pre-approved colors or brands, and we're happy to accommodate those requirements when selecting the appropriate finish for your outdoor wood.

Does weather affect outdoor wood staining?

Yes. Weather conditions can affect when staining can be completed. Our crews do not work in the rain, and staining cannot be completed when winds exceed 15 mph.

Ready to refresh your outdoor wood?

Get Your Free Estimate

Tell us about your pergola, gazebo, arbor, playset, or other outdoor wood structure. We’ll review the condition of the wood, the work needed, and help determine the right staining approach for your project.

Let's Talk About Your Outdoor Wood Project

Have questions about staining, preparation, colors, or the condition of your outdoor wood? Give us a call or send us a message. We’re happy to help you understand your options and determine the right next step.

Phone 972-423-9663

Phone 972-491-0549

Phone 877-258-8797

Email info@superiorwoodcare.com

Address 2935 Almeta Ln, McKinney, TX 75069

Business Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tell Us About Your Project

Share a few details about your outdoor wood structure, including its type, size, condition, or anything else you think we should know. Once we receive your request, our team will review the project and get in touch about the next steps.