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Q: How much does a five-gallon bucket of stain cover?

• <div><p>A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you&rsquo;re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you&rsquo;ll need.</p></div>

Q: How do you keep pressure-treated wood from rotting?

• <div><p>Various kinds of substances and deck preservatives act as protective coatings for wood to prevent rot, which is caused by water getting into the wood and creating cracks and splits. Stains, paints, and sealants are the three best options to protect your wood, but there are also oils, varnishes, and waxes available. You&rsquo;ll need to reapply sealant at least once per year, and you should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-i-inspect-my-deck.htm">inspect your wood deck</a> regularly to look for signs of damage or general wear and tear.</p></div>

Q: How long should wood stain sit before wiping off?

• <div><p>If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood&rsquo;s grain for best results.</p></div>

Q: How to restore faded Trex decking?

• <div><p>There are deck restoration products and oil-based wood stains that can help bring back some of the color and shine to your faded Trex decking. However, if your boards are suffering from serious fading due to UV rays or chemical cleaning products, don&rsquo;t expect miracles. Also, these products are only suitable for use on the older Trex boards, not the capped, second-generation Trex products. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand an old deck before staining?

• <div><p>In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. </p></div>

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They were efficient, professional, co-operative and worked through a heavy rain storm. They never took a break and I tried to make them take one. I will hire them every time I need pressure washing, deck cleaning, derck furniture cleaning and any other project they do that I need done. 200%...
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He quoted us a price right away, stained a lot of wood for us, and took a lot of time to work with us and made sure everything matched exactly, I was okay with not matching but he wanted to make sure it matched! I would give him a 10 for everything on the rating. He is just someone who goes...
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ALCOL Company LLC

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ALCOL Company is a Louisiana-based contractor specializing in sandblasting, protective coatings, fabrication, and civil construction. We take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, reliable service, and durable results across every project. From industrial facilities to heavy equipment, we bring experience, precision, and integrity to the job.

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LeJeune's Home Solutions LLC

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Serving Marksville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"The two gentlemen were very kind and respectful. They did a wonderful job on my driveway and made sure not to damage anything. Overall I think they did wonderful"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate97%

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"Jose is a very kind and knowledgeable professional who takes great pride in his work. We hired him to paint our carport which was damaged during a car fire. Needless to say - it was an eye sore with soot everywhere!! Jose patiently answered all of our questions, made recommendations and gave us a very fair price. He and his team arrived at our home on time and ready to work. He even helped my dad with a side project. But most importantly, we are happy that all traces of the fire are finally gone and the carport looks like new! If you’re in need of a hard working, friendly and responsive professional - I absolutely recommend you give Jose a call!"

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Serving Marksville, LA and surrounding areas

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"Tanner was very professional and catered to every need we had. He worked quickly and efficiently. Very pleased with his work."

Response time5 hrs

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New Generation Builders & Remodeling

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Serving Marksville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1000

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"They were amazing and did a really good. They were well proper, respectful, and showed up on time. I was really satisfied with the outcome of our roof."

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"These guys were on time, very professional, and carried them selves in a wonderful Christian like fashion. Great quality and great experience with One Way Construction."

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Colorcraft Custom Painting

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Serving Marksville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Very professional and got the job done in one night."

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Response time4 hrs

Response rate89%

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Serving Marksville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Although they were a young group, they were very professional, on time, and were extremely reasonable for the money."

Response time3 days

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"He was very fast with his work. He did everything exactly how we wanted it. Also, did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend him."

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"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

Various kinds of substances and deck preservatives act as protective coatings for wood to prevent rot, which is caused by water getting into the wood and creating cracks and splits. Stains, paints, and sealants are the three best options to protect your wood, but there are also oils, varnishes, and waxes available. You’ll need to reapply sealant at least once per year, and you should inspect your wood deck regularly to look for signs of damage or general wear and tear.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

There are deck restoration products and oil-based wood stains that can help bring back some of the color and shine to your faded Trex decking. However, if your boards are suffering from serious fading due to UV rays or chemical cleaning products, don’t expect miracles. Also, these products are only suitable for use on the older Trex boards, not the capped, second-generation Trex products.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must.

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