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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>

Q: What kind of wood stain should I choose?

• <div><p>Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it&rsquo;s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors. </p></div>

Q: What paint will stick to composite decking?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won&rsquo;t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.</p></div>

Q: Do coatings include slip resistance?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals offer slip-resistant options for added workplace safety.</p></div>

Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as gutter painting?

• <div><p>Most gutter painting pros also specialize in complete home exterior painting. You may save by making your gutter painting part of the cost to paint the exterior of a house in its entirety. Many people have all parts of their home exterior painted simultaneously to keep everything looking equally fresh. Consider having walls, trim, porches, shutters, and doors painted as well.</p></div>

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Last update on August 08, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
Ken and his crew created an outstanding deck that enhanced the character of our cottage at Sand Pond. Ken could not have been more accommodating dealing with my ideas, the permit requirements and my continuing questions. Cannot praise Ken Cox Construction enough! I always have projects and Ken...
Kenneth Cox Construction
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Reviewed in July 2024
Jason initially installed all new custom windows and replaced sills along two large decks. His craftsmanship, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail was so impressive, he is now the only person I would want to work on my home and has completed a long list of renovations to date. Jason...
Jason Fuller Construction & Remodeling Contractor
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Reviewed in June 2024
I can’t say enough how impressed we were with Gutters by Design. Our house is small, a fixer-upper, and not near their base, but Trey and his team not only showed up, but were absolutely phenomenal through every stage of the process—from showing us the product firsthand, to designing a gutter...
GUTTERS BY DESIGN & HOME RENOVATIONS
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Reviewed in November 2023
Wade is an excellent worker. He follows direction and makes appropriate suggestions for design alternatives. The quality of his work is exceptional. He can be methodical and exacting which can slow progress, but the result is worth it. I have had him do a few projects around my home (partial...
WFA Woodwork
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Reviewed in June 2023
Mark is skilled at carpentry and tiling. He is meticulous and conscientious. He is personable and does an excellent job. An excellent find. You would be lucky to have him work on your project. He did a full remodel for us. New windows, doors and trim. New flooring, kitchen cabinets, two...
Ironwood Construction
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Reviewed in May 2022
Jim Hall was very professional. He built q beautiful deck for us. I highly recommend him.
Bird Dog Construction
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Reviewed in November 2021
The new deck is perfect. They showed up on time each day and worked the entire time they were here. They even noticed a few issues from the previous contractor and brought them to my attention. Clarke Builders pays close attention to what theyâ re doing. Great, quick work. I couldnâ t be...
Clarke Builders
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Reviewed in November 2021
York & Sons worked for us remolding the outside of our house in may 2021 - Oct. 2021. We needed Roofs stripped and replaced, siding stripped and replaced, also included we had 2 new decks built, another deck enclosed. The biggest part of the excellent work provided was the complete...
York & Sons Construction
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Reviewed in July 2021
Bob and Bob did an excellent job on our deck, came in under budget, and we are very pleased. If you want a deck built right call these guys
L&B Services
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Reviewed in May 2021
Miguel and his team did an outstanding job restaining our deck and building a raised planter bed into the deck for growing vegetables. Both look amazing and his prices were very reasonable. He is also a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a master carpenter.
M. M. Carpentry & Construction Corp.
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Edwin Ingraham Paintings

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

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Edwin was courteous, professional and very conscientious in his work. The staining job was done for the quoted amount. I would definitely recommend him for your painting/staining needs."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate94%

13 neighbors recently requested a quote

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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 Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Quite well. The employees were very polite and professional. The work was completed in a timely way. Parts of the job will need to be done this summer, due to uncooperative weather. They definitely know their craft."

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zachary was very friendly, proficient and reliable. I recommend him highly. You won't be disappointed."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate86%

Recommended by71%of homeowners

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Precision Painting, LLC

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my house and garage painted. It was completed within the time frame I was given. The quality was really good and I got it completed for less then what I was expecting to pay to get this done. He was very professional and worked within my requested hours as to not interfere with my day to day activities. I didn't like the initial color I chose when I asked to change it he didn't hesitate to help me pick a new color."

Response time6 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jon and his crew did a wonderful job painting the interior of our cottage a few years ago. All the windows and stairs needed paint and the lines could not have been crisper. We recently hired Jon to paint a few bedrooms in our house and could not be happier with the results. The house is 18th Century with original plaster walls, the rooms look great! One rooms color did not look right after it dried, so we picked another color and Jon repainted the room, he made sure I was happy with the finished product before wrapping up the job."

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

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

Serving Northport, 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

4.7(

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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 Northport, 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

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

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quick response to repair request, good communication, friendly, knowledgeable. Excellent work - repair was done quickly and professionally. Very happy with the service and highly recommend."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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New England Home Renovations LLC

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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 Northport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Prompt service and very clean."

+37

Recommended by89%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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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 Northport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

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.

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

It’s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won’t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.

Yes, professionals offer slip-resistant options for added workplace safety.

Most gutter painting pros also specialize in complete home exterior painting. You may save by making your gutter painting part of the cost to paint the exterior of a house in its entirety. Many people have all parts of their home exterior painted simultaneously to keep everything looking equally fresh. Consider having walls, trim, porches, shutters, and doors painted as well.

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