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Q: What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you&rsquo;ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

Q: Do I need sealer after stain?

• <div><p>Applying a sealer after staining is often recommended, especially for outdoor wood surfaces like decks or fences. It helps protect the wood from moisture, UV rays, and other elements, extending the life of the stain and preserving the wood's appearance. It also enhances the stain's durability and resistance to wear and tear. </p><p>However, in some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection required. Always check the specific product recommendations and consider the wood's exposure and usage when deciding whether to apply a sealer after staining.</p></div>

Q: How long before you can walk on a painted deck?

• <div><p>It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.</p></div>

Q: How long should I season my deck before staining?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don&rsquo;t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint a damaged pool deck?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on January 07, 2026

Reviewed in August 2024
Quick response, friendly, to the point. Fast and easy. I will use them again for the next roofing projects.
Rudy's Quality Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Great service. Very nice company to work with. They tore off existing roof and applied a new one. Turned out great. I highly recommend M3. Will Linch Invenergy Kind Regards
M3 Roofing and Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Only took about an hour to grind a large stump
Ultimate Stump Grinding, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Very professional and precise; thanks, guys!
One Call Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Jason was very informative, answer all of our questions, cleaned up after themselves left our house looking like it did before they showed up.
Western Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2019
Kyle showed up as scheduled and knocked out both the interior and exterior windows in about 3 hours. 52 panes of glass and 4 glass doors. Will schedule him to clean our windows every year.
Sanders Cleaning Company
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Reviewed in July 2017
For elderly helpers, for get it. She goes down and wets the rag, but she does not clean. You mean to tell me that she can clean 3 bathrooms and a kitchen in 15 minutes. I ask her "Are you sure you got everything clean?" "Well yes, I did." I'm going to take pictures and show Home Helpers. I asked...
Home Helpers of Eastern Idaho
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Reviewed in July 2017
They work with me. They are very awesome people. They know me. I have been here 57 years at the same place and they know my word is good and I try to keep it good. It went very well. They are not sloppy. They clean up after themselves.
Lusk Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2017
That turned out very wonderful. They were very kind. They cleaned up their mess. They worked out a really good deal for me. I don't get money until the end of the year and then I get a check. So they are working out a deal to make payments each month that I can. Then I will pay them off when my...
American Exteriors - Idaho & Montana
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Reviewed in May 2016
All seemed well during the cleaning, but we noticed after the technician left that a large patch of grass were his vehicle was parked was dead. Technician never mentioned anything about the chemicals he used. Had to reseed the grass to get it to come back.
Toptec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc.
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