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Top-Rated Deck staining pros in Waltham - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for K Rod Painting
K Rod Painting
4.9(
19
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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 Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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The K-rod painters were all extremely professional, arriving on time every day and leaving after a long day's work. They cleaned up after themselves each day, putting their materials away neatly and vacuuming away dust and debris. As each room was started, the team made sure to cover the floors, windows and door openings etc. in order to minimize dust and prevent spills etc. Each room was then properly sanded, caulked and prepared. The team then painted ceilings and trim by hand before moving to the wall colors. Several coats of excellent paint were applied, before final touch-ups were made.

The team also stained the ceiling of my portico, and the newly installed stair rails and stair trim. During the staining process, I expressed some concern about the color of the stain (which my GC had selected). I thought it was coming out too dark. The K-rod manager changed his clothes and took over the job personally. He sanded and refinished the rails and treads to my satisfaction without a word of complaint.

Now that the job is completed, I am extremely pleased with the results. Their work is excellent, and they are a professional and courteous team. I will use them again and I have no hesitations about recommending them to anyone...

If you want your job done quickly then you might look at another contractor, but if you want it done right, try K-rod.


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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Olde England Painting
5.0(
56
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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 Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"
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+4

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Essential Painting Company
Essential Painting Company
4.9(
49
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can’t say enough good things about the team at Essential Painting! They had to repair some areas in our wood siding and did a great job with that. They replaced 1 of our gutters that had broken over the winter and ran out for supplies that we missed. They even worked both weekend days to take advantage of the nice weather. The paint and trim look amazing!! They were very polite and accommodating. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in the area."
Anne and Tom
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting and Carpentry
Clapboard Siding replacement an painting
Fix ceiling and walls from water leak.

+109

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Kennedy Painting
5.0(
109
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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 Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Kennedy Painting! Brain (the owner) was very personable and provided excellent customer service. When we walked around my house to going over what work needed to be done, he asked a lot questions and gave me some advice about different projects around the house. He also provided more than one estimate, so that we have different options to which we could choose from. Brian’s crew worked efficiently and did an excellent job with our exterior trim and deck. They scraped, sanded, primed and painted the trim of our house and sanded and painted our deck, not only to make it look better, but to preserve it for years to come. Thank you Kennedy Painting!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
4.9(
73
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Life in Colors Painting. They responded quickly to my initial questions, provided a very reasonable quote, were able to schedule the work quickly and gave details on the bill noting any changes from the quote (the changes from the quote were a result from our decisions to increase the scope of the work....otherwise quote was consistent with final bill). I would recommend this company and use them myself in the future."
Living room
Exterior work
Interior Painting
New construction
Exterior

+141

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Foxrock Painting, LLC
Foxrock Painting, LLC
5.0(
74
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly detail oriented, professional, thoughtful company. The team completed staining of deck, painting of front door, and multiple carpentry tasks on time and under budget. Highly recommend and would certainly consider for future painting jobs."
Archway Entrance - AFTER
Front Entrance - AFTER
Side View - AFTER
Entire House - AFTER
Side Steps - AFTER

+62

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Quality Preferred Painting
4.7(
90
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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 Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've used Steve and his crew twice before in the past, so I knew they would do quality work. After we had a giant bay window installed in our home, along with 9 replacement windows and two new construction windows, Steve's team came in to do the painting and staining of the trim and affected wall areas.
They did a great job, even under "special circumstances": my wife had a surprise birthday party for me scheduled in our home one week after they started (construction took longer than expected), and she was secretly trying to get Steve's team to rush to help make the place presentable in time. The bay window was a beast to get done, especially considering my wife decided she wanted the main shelf part stained instead of painted, and the construction crew had damage some of the wood in that area. They worked tirelessly to make it look great though, even putting in artful touches to make the damaged areas look like natural knots in the wood. I think in the end they did 5 or 6 coats of stain and poly on it to make it really gleam.
In the end they got all the visible areas done in time for the party, for which my wife was very grateful. And the work looks fabulous, as always. 
Quality Preferred Painting are my "go-to" team for any painting work we have done, and I'd hire them again in a second.
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Sanctuary
Stripping wallpaer

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years. 

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

Always wait until the morning dew has dried before you stain your deck. The stain needs a fully dry surface to sink into.

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

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