Get matched with top deck staining pros in San Andreas, CA

Q: Can you paint over old paint on a concrete porch?

• <div><p>You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you&rsquo;ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint or stain pressure-treated wood, and how long does it need to dry first?

• <div><p>Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to protect a deck?

• <div><p>The best way to protect a deck is to prevent damage from UV light, water, mold, mildew, insects, and abrasive cleaning methods. Sweep regularly to prevent debris that hides bugs and traps moisture that can result in mold or mildew growth. Use a deck cleaner once a year to remove algae, mold, and mildew. Avoid using pressure washers on high, as they can damage the wood. Applying a deck sealant can protect the wood from UV and water damage, and adding shade can also reduce sunlight damage. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain should you put on cedar?

• <div><p>The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won&rsquo;t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain. </p></div>

Q: Is it better to stain or paint a pool deck?

• <div><p>Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.</p></div>

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your deck staining project in San Andreas, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Deck Staining pros in San Andreas, CA

*The Angi rating for Deck Staining companies in San Andreas, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Deck Staining needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Deck Staining companies in San Andreas, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Deck Staining needs.

Last update on March 24, 2024

Reviewed in March 2024
Zac's Tree Service is amazing!!! I had a huge oak tree that had root rot, hanging over my house and deck. Zac hooked and cut the tree and all of the branches without damaging my roof, deck and somehow missed my well established plants! Zac's Tree Service gave a very reasonable price on...
Zac's Tree Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2024
Amazing service! Awesome job spraying my fence down before I stained it. Quick, clean , and professional. Will absolutely use their services again!
Pure Pressure
Request a quote
Reviewed in September 2022
We had just finished a $30,000 project one week prior. We hired Jacob Heitz to stain the 3 pavillions we had on the property so everything would appear equally as new. Instead we found a good amount of damage that ruined a large amount of that paver project. Mr. Heitz was not professional at...
Heitz
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2022
Timely response to quote request. Timely completion of the deck. I would definitely recommend Richard to anyone with a deck or outdoor project.
Richard Sisson General Contractor
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2021
Extremely professional and respectful of our property. They cleaned up each day and did an excellent job. Our deck had several rotted posts they replaced. Each post required expert chiseling and fitting into place. They did a seemless job that fit right into our log home. Highly recommend DLP...
DLP Construction
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2021
Wrote a long lengthy review but it never posted. We had this service done for friends of ours. They did such an amazing job and couldn’t be happier. Communication was excellent too which is important to me. I called on a Thursday and needed the cleaning the next Monday and Edith made it happen....
squeaky clean residential & commercial
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2019
They are fast and efficient while doing superior work. I am very happy with my new deck.
David Porter Construction
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2019
Patrick has been a pleasure to work with, he did his best to not interrupt our life when doing our deck
PJC Property Services LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2019
It went great! What was once just dirt and weeds is now beautiful land and hardscape! Roney was very responsive to our requests and ideas and quickly came back with a design we were excited to get implemented. Within a few days, a full crew was on-site to start the work. As the work started...
Babylon Builders
Request a quote
Reviewed in September 2017
They had a chemical that they were out of to get a stain out of my carpet. They stain is still there.
Scrub Brothers Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Request a quote

Find Deck staining pros in San Andreas

Torres Painting

5.0(

)

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: True professional

"I would highly recommend Torres Painting. They were punctual, and extremely professional. The job was completed in 2 days and it was better than I would have thought. Everything was cleaned up upon completion!!!"

+11

Response time5 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Woodrow The Painter

New to Angi

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi! My Name Is Woodrow Taylor III, owner of Woodrow The Painter, Professional Home Painting. CA LIC #1156779 \nI have over 15 years of experience all in the Lake Tahoe region. \nFor any of your Painting or Staining needs, contact Woodrow The Painter 💚 \n

+23

Request Quote

Humes Construction

New to Angi

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Over 30 years of experience. \nOne call does it all!!

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Ocean Seven Builders replace a roof on my primary residence along with a rental property of mine. They knocked out the work at my house in one day and were done by 1pm on the rental property. They were prompt and showed up first thing in the morning and did a lot of prep work to make sure there wasn't any debris falling on my deck table or in my air conditioner. They contacted me once during the day to confirm the color of two vents. I stopped by at lunch and they answered all questions, etc. When I came home in the evening from work they were leaving and they did not leave any trash, nails, etc at all. The roof looks great after the work was completed. I would hire them again."

Recommended by59%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love the job they did painting the outside of my house and some rooms inside. I never dreamed a company would go above and beyond the way they did by being so careful with my shrubs and yard decor."

+135

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did a very good job and it worked out very well. I was very pleased."

+16

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joshua is great! I purchased the toilets at Home Depot and arranged for Joshua to pick them up. Well HD Lancaster location only had two of the HE toilets that I wanted, so the 3rd toilet was picked up in the HD Palmdale store. Joshua did all this with pleasure. He was on time, work was completed superbly and cleanup was on point. I will always call on Joshua for my Handyman needs..."

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Request Quote

Surface Professionals

4.4(

)

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work by James and Anastasiya! We are very pleased with the end product. The work was done well and the house was clean when they left. We would recommend them to our friends & family."

+15

Recommended by89%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin returned our call promptly. He was very courteous and explained everything he was going to do. Once he completed it, I was not completely satisfied so I asked him to come back. He once again explained something I missed from previous explanation but with absolutely no hesitation he agreed to fix it. Came a couple days later and completed it to my satisfaction. He is very professional I would recommend him to anyone."

+50

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Mega Power Electric, Inc

5.0(

191

)

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Andreas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Showing 1-10 of 40

Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you’ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

The best way to protect a deck is to prevent damage from UV light, water, mold, mildew, insects, and abrasive cleaning methods. Sweep regularly to prevent debris that hides bugs and traps moisture that can result in mold or mildew growth. Use a deck cleaner once a year to remove algae, mold, and mildew. Avoid using pressure washers on high, as they can damage the wood. Applying a deck sealant can protect the wood from UV and water damage, and adding shade can also reduce sunlight damage.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

The San Andreas, CA homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

Deane Biermeier
•
Jul 8, 2026Jul 8, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Stain a Deck? [2026 Data]
The cost to stain a deck varies depending on its size, location, and type of stain. Keep reading to learn more about how much you might spend.
Scott Dylan Westerlund
•
Aug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
How Much Does Deck Replacement or Repair Cost? [2026 Data]
Deck replacement costs depend on materials, any structural damage you need to fix, and more. This guide explores how much it costs to replace or repair a deck.
Deirdre Sullivan
•
Jul 8, 2026Jul 8, 2026
5 Deck Stain Problems and How to Fix Them
Don’t let deck stain problems steal the spotlight from your outdoor space. Here is how to fix these issues before your next backyard party.
Erica Lamberg
•
Jul 8, 2026Jul 8, 2026
How Often to Stain Your Deck and When to Do It
The best time to stain a deck is when it’s dry but not too sunny. How often you restain a deck depends on climate and wood type, but every two to three years is normal.
Deirdre Sullivan
•
Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
What Are the Pros and Cons of Staining a Deck?
A well-stained deck is beautiful and durable. Dive into the pros and cons of staining a deck to help your outdoor oasis stand the test of time.
Angi
•
May 21, 2026May 21, 2026
Who to Hire for Deck Staining and Painting Services
Not sure who to hire for deck staining and painting? Learn which pros to call, how they work, and how to choose the right fit.