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jdmartin · #3 (**permalink**) 08-12-05

Good luck on that deck friend. I break it down to .70 square foot for cleaning and .90 square foot for staining or sealing. If both need to be done it goes for 1.40 a square foot for me and pretty much do the same as celeste says about the railings or post. Just dont forget the underside of your rails and all 4 corners of your post. Mainly just for your product that your going to use to seal or stain. I have made that mistake and ran out of product. Have not made that mistake again just because I usually just get a few extra gallons and then return it if I dont use it.

I like using a brightener for wood, everyone has there picks but I like just using a brightener by wolman or stripper if needed. Sounds like your in the good ball park range for your priceing though but every coustomer is different, some get the square footage thing and some don't. One example I had an estimate a few days back, Once I was dont everything came to 1607 square feet plus a fence that was 55 linear feet. Grand total for job 1897.00 dollars. The ladys eyes almost popped out of her head. I told here I would do it for 1.10 square foot instead of 1.40 and she just did not get it, plus it is all cedar. Spent 1 1/2 hours getting all the measure ments right then she says "I got a estimate for 900.00 to clean and stain, I said call that gentlemen and good luck with your cedar siding and decks. I just hope she doesnt get ripped off. Well enough of the endless talking, good luck with your wood cleaning and sealing job.