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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 my porch before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it&rsquo;s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint. </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 better: wet-sanding or dry-sanding?

• <div><p>Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it&rsquo;s a good option if you&rsquo;re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you&rsquo;re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don&rsquo;t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.</p></div>

Q: Can pros help enhance the aesthetic appeal of a deck or porch during repairs?

• <div><p>Yes, they provide design insights that enhance space utility and visual appeal.</p></div>

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Last update on June 22, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
Kaydn and his partner did a great job rebuilding our deck they worked fast sometimes working until dark most days. They were able to manage unforeseen issues that came up during the job well giving us plenty of info. Would recommend.
K&A Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
Tore off my old deck and replaced it with better decking and brand new beams and posts now we can finally use our deck again and they completed it just in time for the fourth of July I would strongly refer them to anyone needing a new deck
Bousquet Construction and Building Maintenance
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Reviewed in June 2025
Very professional job. The staining was done in a timely way, with windows and other property covered as needed. The staff and workers were courteous and kept us informed during the work. The stain color was exactly what we wanted and looks beautiful! Overall the job was a great value and I...
Clean Cut Painting Company NY
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Reviewed in August 2023
We hired Josh for a deck staining job. Josh is great to work with. Quality work, reasonable price. He is excellent with communications which helped a lot as scheduling was tough for us. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to use him again.
Limerick Housewright
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Reviewed in June 2023
We hired TG Painters to paint/stain the entire exterior of our house and do a small drywall repair followed by paint on a ceiling. Drywall came out great. They did a fantastic job staining wood siding and painting trim and doors. We asked them to add window frames while the job was in progress...
TG Painters
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Reviewed in July 2022
They are excellent workers and I am very pleased with my deck!! It looks wonderful!! Had a lot of compliments about it!!!! Definitely would hire them again!!! I give them 5 stars!!!
Sustainable Services
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Reviewed in July 2020
Do not hesitate to go with Roofers Elite. Everything about my re-roof was completed as per agreement and everything about the job was top notch. I am very satisfied with everything from estimate, through negotiation to job completion and clean up. I found Cody the most straightforward, direct...
Roofers Elite, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Great communication! Bruce and his partner Ken let me know what was going on during every step of the way. I really appreciate that given how poor some other service "professionals" can be in this regard. Work was done on my deck to replace rotting railings. Ken did the work exactly as we...
Stuart's Painting
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Reviewed in August 2019
When you are from away finding the right person for the job can be a difficult process. Trusting someone to care for your home, maintain the highest level of pride and quality of workmanship, and get the job done in a timely manner while you are hundreds of miles away can be an almost...
Clean Cut Painting and Remodeling
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NVS Affordable Painting

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Serving Bryant Pond, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Honest, fair, great crew, quality work. He is now my interior/ exterior paint go to guy. You will not be disappointed."

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

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In business since 2017

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"Andy did an excellent job of cleaning 20 years of bottom paint off the bottom of my 21 foot fiberglass boat. Paint was removed to the boot stripe and there was no damage to the glass. The work was completed in my yard which was left clean with no residue. Great job"

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White Mountain Precision Painting

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"Very well. Timeline provided with estimated cost. Good communication. House looks great with new paint job."

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Serving Bryant Pond, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"I would definitely recommend Frost painting. I would definitely use them again. I had a great experience. They did a wonderful job on my home."

Response time3 hrs

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"Very friendly, helpful with what paint is the best without breaking the bank , fast and efficient clean no mess of any kind I can’t say enough good things about these guys!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Bryant Pond, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"We hired them to build a deck; they did an awesome job. Very polite and considerate Was sure that we could get in and out of our home with a 13-year-old greyhound. They were sure that no debris was left scattered. We have actually hired them to come back and shingle our roof."

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Compulsive Cleaning & Painting

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Serving Bryant Pond, ME and surrounding areas

"It was a fantastic service. They inform beforehand about the schedule for any issues. I would like to give them an A+ if possible."

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LADY'S TOUCH PAINTING INC

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Serving Bryant Pond, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

"They were very reasonable, most competitive price by far. I would definitely hire them again in the future for any painting work I need. I was very pleased with the service provided."

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Grenn Justice Constructions

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Serving Bryant Pond, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"He was the most honest man I worked. He can do anything. It was good. He knew what he was doing. I don't have to watch over him. My experience was good. He did everything I asked. He was a good carpenter. He was a great guy. As he gotten older he doesn't go up to ladder anymore, which was okay. The price was $40 per hour."

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

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.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

Yes, they provide design insights that enhance space utility and visual appeal.

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