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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: What paint is best for an old deck?

• <div><p>The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance is needed after staining or painting a deck?

• <div><p>Aftercare includes routine cleaning, checking for water repellency, and promptly addressing any chips or peels, maintaining the deck's appearance and functionality.</p></div>

Q: Should exterior paint be acrylic or latex?

• <div><p>You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you&rsquo;re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability. </p></div>

Q: How long does stain last?

• <div><p>A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.</p></div>

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Last update on May 18, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Removed broken pieces of concrete from area and installed new concrete under deck, added landings, sidewalk and concrete pad next to shed. Overall, the work was completed to specifications and price was fair for the amount of concrete being added.
A & B Concrete
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Reviewed in September 2025
Very professional, efficient, and timely. He did a fantastic job staining my fence. I will definitely hire him again!
Sharp Look Painting
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Reviewed in September 2024
Mr. Miranda contacted me within hrs after I posted job on Angi. Came the next day to start preparing to stain my deck. Whole process only took 2 days. These guys were very prompt and professional. Took a lot of pride in their jobs. Would recommend this company to anyone looking for painters....
Miranda Painting
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Reviewed in August 2024
We had our 20 year old wood deck replaced. Awesome results. Very highly recommend. Skilled, and professional,
Phoenix Construction & Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2024
I was very impressed with all of the work that was done by ProElite at my house recently. Not only did they build a beautiful deck that I enjoy immensely, they removed a window and installed a door to go out to the deck. If you are looking for concrete work done, this is the place to go. They...
ProElite Roofing & Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Very professional. I had a small platform built using composite deck material. Laser Construction did an excellent job.
Laser Construction
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Reviewed in September 2023
Aaron tore off our old deck as it was not structurally sound. He took the time to explain/show why deck was not sound or lagged into the house correctly. He then replaced our deck giving extra supports posts that were concreted into ground. Taking time to add extra supports to bear the load...
McKinley Painting & Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2023
We needed our wood deck rebuilt and wanted a composite deck. We called several contractors. C&C, Charlie, was the most attentive that we consulted. He came out, understood what we wanted, offered suggestions, and answered all of our questions. He was very professional and involved. We...
C & C Decking and Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2022
I had a dining room table stained and refinished and also had my kitchen and dining room painted. It was a quick and easy process. They were very polite and in tune with my needs. Would hire again without a doubt!
Doo More Painting
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Reviewed in April 2022
Carmichael Construction did a fantastic job on our brand new deck and deck bar. We were planning it from afar and they were great at communicating with us and keeping us up on what was going on. We had some ideas of what we wanted and explained it to them, and they took our ideas and brought...
Carmichael construction cnp llc
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The Painting Group

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Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

"The Painting Group did a great job. Once they started the job they stayed with it until it was completed. It was finished in a timely manner and they taped off everything. They did a great job with clean up afterwards. I highly recommend The Painting Group."

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Shamrock Services, Inc.

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

Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Very happy with the painting done to date. Should be finishing up within the next couple of days. Will certainly call Adam back for future projects."

Response time1 day

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Jose Danilo Arita LLC.

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Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Jose and his team were hard-working and they remodeled my garage, making the inside look like I got a new garage. They did an amazing job painting as well. Overall, they did an incredible job and my garage looks great now!"

+27

Response time2 days

Response rate93%

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LinesPaintingLLC

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Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

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We are a professional painting company offering quality work at an affordable price.

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24-6 painting

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Do you need it painted?\nI will cover it. \nInterior and exterior.

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Alberts Constructions Concrete

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Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"The drywall work was stellar! The space is an unusual size/shape because it is an open attic which is part of an upstairs bedroom. He is a true drywall professional. The space was treated with care are professionalism over several days so it was done right. We couldn’t be more pleased!"

Response time1 day

Response rate95%

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Hoosier Permanent Coatings

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Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"Painters were very polite. They introduced themselves, did the job and cleaned up after. Good job! HPC."

+27

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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

Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Fantastic Painting Job! I had Sharp Look Painting paint my entire house, and I couldn’t be happier! The team was professional, efficient, and the results are stunning. They transformed my home with their attention to detail and great color suggestions. Highly recommend !!"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate92%

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

Serving Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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"Jack did an amazing job in extremely challenging conditions. It was a big project and we were impressed with his continued attention to detail, thoroughness and professionalism. Turned out even better than we had anticipated."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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MC Clover Cleaning and Repairs

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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 Mentone, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have three decks. One required repair and all three required power washing and staining. The jobs were efficiently completed and cost was reasonable. Conscientious cleanup as well."

Response time20 mins

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint.

Aftercare includes routine cleaning, checking for water repellency, and promptly addressing any chips or peels, maintaining the deck's appearance and functionality.

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.

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