Cedar cladding
Stain maintenance for natural exterior timber systems.
Protect the grain
Cedar and timber staining
Careful preparation and even stain application for cladding, decks, fences and exterior timber details.
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What good work starts with
Preparation you can trust.
Stain works with timber rather than hiding it, which makes surface preparation and application consistency especially important. We identify the timber and previous product before choosing a compatible system.
Our staining work covers architectural timber, cedar cladding and suitable outdoor surfaces, with practical expectations about colour variation and ongoing maintenance.
Local team
Johnsonville based and working across the wider Wellington region.
Clear scope
Preparation, products and finish coats set out before work begins.
What this service covers
A complete, considered scope.
Decks and fences
Preparation and protective finishing for high-exposure outdoor timber.
Feature timber
Careful application around joinery and contrasting materials.
Maintenance coats
Timely recoating before the finish breaks down extensively.
How we work
No shortcuts beneath the finish.
- 01
Identify the finish
We confirm the timber, existing product and desired level of colour change.
- 02
Prepare evenly
Cleaning and sanding are tailored to the product and weathering.
- 03
Apply consistently
Stain is worked methodically to control lap marks and maintain an even appearance.
Real Wellington work
Care you can see.
Completed project
Finish detailOnly when the existing product is compatible and sound. We inspect and test where needed before recommending a maintenance coat or full preparation.
Timber species, age, grain and weathering affect the final appearance. Samples guide selection but natural variation should be expected.
Often, yes. Horizontal walking surfaces face abrasion and standing moisture, so the product and maintenance expectations differ from vertical cladding.
Before you decide
Every quote for timber staining starts with a look at the actual surfaces, because preparation is what the finish depends on. You can see recent Wellington projects, read feedback from homeowners we have worked with, or check the questions we are asked most often about scope, timing and paint systems.
Refresh Painters is a Johnsonville-based team working across Wellington, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt. If you would like to know who would turn up at your place, meet the painters, or browse the full range of painting and repair services before you request a quote. Our practical guides and recent articles cover preparation, timing and paint choices in more detail.
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