Bellwood Color Craft Painting stains decks and fences across Morton Grove with penetrating stains that actually protect wood from Chicago weather — not just a coat that washes off in six months.
Deck and fence staining in Morton Grove, IL starts at $149. Bellwood Color Craft Painting is a licensed and insured Cook County painting company that uses penetrating stains designed for exterior wood — not cheap sealer that peels after one winter. A standard job includes cleaning, pressure washing, light sanding, and two coats of premium stain. We work throughout Morton Grove and the surrounding Cook County suburbs, with most decks finished in 2 to 3 days.
Wood absorbs moisture in different ways depending on grain, age, and how much sun it gets. A DIY stain job often leaves lap marks, splotches, or a film that peels within a year. Our full deck and fence staining services page covers our statewide approach in more detail.
Old stain, dirt, and mildew need full removal before new product goes on. Skip prep and nothing bonds right.
Stain dries quick in summer. Miss your wet edge by a minute and you'll have visible stripes forever.
Cedar takes stain differently than pressure-treated pine. We match product to your wood species.
Stain needs 48 hours of dry weather after application. We time every job so rain doesn't ruin it.
No hidden steps or rushed prep. Here's exactly what happens to your Morton Grove deck or fence.
Same deck or fence, same layout — just cleaned, prepped, and stained to protect the wood and look like it should.


We're a licensed, insured painting crew based in Cook County — not a handyman who paints decks as a side job. Exterior staining takes specific product knowledge and weather-timing that only comes from doing it every year. We know which stains work on cedar versus pressure-treated pine, when to stain for optimum penetration, and how to avoid the lap marks that ruin a deck's look. We don't rush the job or skip the prep work that makes the stain last.
Eight steps, every deck and fence, no shortcuts taken on your Morton Grove property.
We look at your wood and give a real price on the spot.
All dirt, mildew, and loose stain get removed completely.
We fix or replace any damaged boards before staining.
Rough surfaces get sanded smooth for even absorption.
Penetrating stain goes on every board surface evenly.
We brush the stain in for deeper penetration and no lap marks.
A second coat locks in color and protection for years.
We check every board with you before calling it finished.
Bellwood Color Craft Painting stains decks and fences for homeowners, property managers, and businesses throughout Morton Grove and Cook County.
Even color, no streaks, and wood that looks protected — not just painted over.
Fresh Stain
Deck Protection
Fence Finish
Exterior Work
Interior Project
Interior WorkPeople across Morton Grove have trusted Bellwood Color Craft Painting to stain their decks and fences, and they keep coming back for more.
Deck and fence staining is just one part of what we handle for homeowners across Morton Grove and Cook County.
Free estimate, real price, licensed and insured — starting at $149.