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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: What costs are associated with exterior painting or staining?

• <div><p>Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.</p></div>

Q: When is the best time to stain a deck?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it&rsquo;s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn&rsquo;t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks. </p></div>

Q: Do deck stringers need hangers?

• <div><p>Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They&rsquo;re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.</p></div>

Q: What is the most waterproof paint?

• <div><p>There&rsquo;s no single paint that&rsquo;s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It&rsquo;s more about choosing the best type for what you&rsquo;re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall. </p></div>

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Last update on October 05, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Generations Custom Homes completely rebuilt and redesigned two very large decks and one small one so I could get my house on Mount Desert ready to sale. Ricky Sprague, the owner, was very fair with his estimates, kept me apprised of progress or setbacks, and worked with me to keep costs down....
Generations Custom Homes
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Reviewed in August 2025
OpenWave Inc (Kirill) repainted our home?s exterior and refinished the deck. From day one he was extremely responsive?texts answered right away?and he showed up early, working from morning till night (and even a weekend) to keep us on schedule. Prep was outstanding: power washing, scraping,...
OpenWave
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Reviewed in September 2024
Richard did a great job sanding and painting my deck and I will hire him again. He has good attention to detail and was meticulous about cleaning up. Richard is a new business owner and is working out his pricing and gaining confidence in dealing with clients, which of course comes with...
Thompsons Power Washing
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Reviewed in July 2023
Brandon was very responsive and professional, and our deck was built beautifully, on time and on budget. It could not have been a better experience. I will definitely be asking Acadia Construction to help us with future projects.
Acadia Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
Added a roof and partial wall on an existing deck. Part of it was done with a phone call and came out exactly the way I wanted it. Very professional and accurate.
Ironwood Construction
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Reviewed in January 2020
This was my first experience with a professional carpet cleaner and I can't imagine it could be any better every stain in the rug was removed 100% And we had many stains and all types. I would definitely recommend him highly, he was very polite and very professional.
C&R Carpet Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in December 2019
HomeAdvisor was an immense help to us in identifying an experienced contractor in our Bar Harbor, Maine area to sand, stain, protective coat and polish our over 50-year old hardwood floors that were in great need of re-finishing. We hired B and B Contractors out of Winter Harbor, Maine and are...
B&B Construction
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Reviewed in June 2019
This company is excellent! Renee came out and gave me a price within hours of my call. He is very respectful and professional. They power washed my house, roof, deck and gutters, and even my deck furniture! The work was done within a few days of my call, the house is sparkling, the yard was...
Sparkling Window Cleaning & Powerwash LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
He did several things for me, dug a pond, helped with a lot of other things, not necessarily the Deck, but he is an expert at forestry and he has an excellent crew. He excels at many things. He did excellent work on a Garden and a stunning meditation area. He by far is the most efficient and...
Woodland Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
I hired Brandon to complete an "inspector's punch list" when we were selling our home. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only could he complete the deck work, but also the electrical and plumbing issues! Service was amazing (we had to have them revise an invoice several times)...
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All Points Fine Finishing, LLC

5.0(

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

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the entire crew were enthusiastic and skilled. they gabe me some helpful suggestions as well. All work was done promptly and for reasonable cost. result looks great"

Response time2 days

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Innovation Painting & Remodeling

4.9(

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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 Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Innovation Painting just finished staining the exterior of our log home and garage and words cannot express how impressed we are. Nick and his crew were prompt, professional, personable and immensely talented. The property has never looked better. I intend to recommend them to everyone I know. We will definitely be using them on future projects. The best! Thank you guys!"

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Generations Custom Homes

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Generations Custom Homes completely rebuilt and redesigned two very large decks and one small one so I could get my house on Mount Desert ready to sale. Ricky Sprague, the owner, was very fair with his estimates, kept me apprised of progress or setbacks, and worked with me to keep costs down. The crew was wonderful and worked long hours to make sure the work was done, as promised, with two months. The decks look elegant and impressive and beautifully built. It was a pleasure to work with people who cared about quality and their reputation. I cannot recommend them highly enough."

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Response time3 days

Recommended by40%of homeowners

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Thompson Power Washing and Painting

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

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Richard did above and beyond what the job originally intended. Very prompt and reasonably priced. I plan on hiring him again."

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James McCarthy Painting & Powerwashing

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I'm a professional painter with More than 30 years of experience in interior and exterior painting. I'm very interested in this opportunity and believe my skills would be a great fit. I have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. I'm based in Ellsworth and would be thrilled to work with you!

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

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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"

+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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LADY'S TOUCH PAINTING INC

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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 Mount Desert, 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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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"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."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Down East Homes & Renovations

4.5(

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They replaced our 6'x6' front deck with a new 12'x12' deck. Did the job on time and on budget! We now spend a lot of our summertime on the front deck grilling and relaxing!"

+101

Response time10 mins

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an excellent job repainting the interior of a cottage. Very sharp work and timely too. Would hire again."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.

You’ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it’s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn’t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks.

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

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