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Top-Rated Deck staining pros in Mission Viejo - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Jose's Painting
Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mission Viejo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose and his crew did an excellent job and always conducted themselves like gentlemen. Jose was very patient and helpful in making the color choices for the paint and stain. I have container plants around the house. They took pictures of how they were arranged. They moved them away from the house before starting and put them back where they originally were when they were finished. They tidied up at the end of each day. They thoroughly cleaned up when the job was completed, leaving nothing behind. Jose and his crew were a pleasure to work with. We are very happy with their work."
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Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
4.8(
105
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mission Viejo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cesar and his company provided clear descriptions and photos showing what they would take care of in painting our home exterior and our kitchen cabinets. They provided complete care over our home and exceeded our expectations in the high quality results they delivered for us!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Berger's Painting
4.8(
430
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mission Viejo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job of painting the interior of the house, including covering the old and new patched areas with texture, creating a beautiful interior walls. They also painted the decking of the balconies and the railing. The interior looks like a new home. They did a great job and I would use them again and recommend them to anyone."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
4.7(
87
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Mission Viejo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, did the paint and repair job in a timely manner. The only reason I didn't give all 5 stars was a there were a few areas where the paint bled under the tape leaving some touch up for me to do and perimeter needing touch up. Cesar and his crew were very helpful and respectful."
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+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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IM Painting, Inc.
4.3(
284
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Mission Viejo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I M Painting had to match the existing stain and finish on our cabinets with new raw oak. i had a few companies turn down the job because they could not assure us of a color match. I M Painting matched it with perfection. what a great job, and I am so proud of my new kitchen. thanks I M Painting Thank You"
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Best Western Casablanca Inn
custom gray kitchen cabinets
custom gray tone cabinet refinishing
interior staining painting

+129

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

The need for a topcoat on a painted deck depends on various factors, primarily the type of paint used and your desired level of protection. Many premium deck paint formulations are self-sealing, eliminating the necessity for an additional topcoat. These paints often have built-in additives that substantially protect against moisture, UV rays, and everyday wear and tear.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

Painting a damaged pool deck is not recommended if the substrate is crumbling, cracking, spalling, or otherwise actively deteriorating. Continuing deterioration will result in the paint also delaminating or flaking off the damaged surface. Minor damage such as chips or hairline cracks that are not actively deteriorating can often be repaired enough to paint over. A damaged pool deck with a lot of cracking and deterioration should be replaced for best results.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

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