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Q: Should decks be painted or stained?

• <div><p>Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and 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: Is it better to stain or paint a pool deck?

• <div><p>Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.</p></div>

Q: What is the most durable pool deck coating?

• <div><p>You have a couple of options when choosing a durable pool deck coating. Epoxy is common and offers excellent stain and water resistance. Epoxy also withstands high temperatures and UV lighting, making it ideal for sunny spots. You can also add a coating to cement, which significantly lowers the temperature of the concrete, is environmentally safe, and makes cleanup a breeze.</p></div>

Q: How long before you can walk on a painted deck?

• <div><p>It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.</p></div>

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Last update on June 30, 2025

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 2024
Black Bear Maintenance built my deck with composite decking, a composite railing, and pressure-treated posts and balusters. It all blends together nicely. Kyle and his helper Kevin worked well together. They took the job seriously and worked steady, taking pride in their work. I also had them...
Black Bear Construction
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Reviewed in November 2023
Craig and his helper were very friendly and communicative. They did a very good job installing and staining board and baton siding and replacing the two swing-out doors at the front of my garage. There were a couple of issues to be fixed or adjusted, but they were taken care of without fuss. I...
Rider's Home Improvements
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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 July 2023
Lewis McKay was very personable and did an excellent job cleaning my deck and railings.
ME 2 YOU CONTRACTING
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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 March 2023
There was a long delay in getting service, due to weather and the sudden swell of customers. The company was many weeks late in getting to us, and so we weren't home when they repaired and stained our deck: and they did a marvelous, well-considered job. Would recommend. Good companies are in...
Metropolitan Paint and Home Improvement, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2020
Josh at Maine Exterior Pros just completed the roof on our cabin in Rangeley and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish the project went smoothly even without us being there- this is our second home. Josh's communication skills are fantastic, he kept us updated with photos and texts from...
Maine Exterior Pro's LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Elvis has a great work ethic, he calls you back, shows up on time and works efficiently and finishes on time or better. He made our floors beautiful ! They were stained with tar from the old underlayment and pretty horrible looking. Some of the wood needed to be replaced, he was very skilled in...
E.D. Hardwood Floor & Sanding
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Reviewed in October 2020
So easy to work with and did an excellent job repairing a stain in my granite.
Meeting House Designs
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Stuart's Painting

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Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bruce Stuart's team did a terrific job for us painting the exterior of our house. It is multiple stories and wood shingles, which are not easy to paint. They had a great crew -- very friendly and polite -- and got the work done in a week. Overall, a terrific value. Stuart's had also painted our interior several years ago and we had an equally positive experience. I have to reservations in recommending them."

Response time1 day

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Recommended by80%of homeowners

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with this contractor. He gave me a fair estimate and stuck to it. He was also professional and showed up when he said he would. The job he did was more than satisfactory and I have no complaints."

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Response time2 days

Response rate96%

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Harlows Helping Hands

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Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin remodeled our bathroom. It looked beautiful when it was done"

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Response time1 day

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The 2 young men did a excellent job on building my deck from scratch. They had very good suggestions.very good workers. We will hire them again for a couple more projects."

Response time3 hrs

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Innovative Construction

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Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired innovative construction to reside one side of my building. During the bidding of the project as well as during the execution of the work, Greg and his team were professional, timely and responsive. I would absolutely hire Greg and his team again"

Response time3 days

18 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by45%of homeowners

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Crafty Crow Handyman Services

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Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex was professional, very accommodating, worked swiftly and I would definitely recommend his company."

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Cyr and Son Painting and Remodeling

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Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is very meticulous, talented, respect the jobsite, top notch on his field, and very happy."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Morton painting

New to Angi

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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Interior and exterior paint

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Doak and Co Contracting

New to Angi

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We at Doak and Co Contracting focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

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James Dickson

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Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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hey there- My name is Jamie Dickson- i'm actually a senior pastor at a central maine church. Before pastoring I started one of the larger more successful painting companies in maine and before that worked with Sherwin williams company closely with product and specialty knowledge on job sites. Currently just looking for small jobs to help pay for my kids tuition to school. thanks!

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and 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.

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

You have a couple of options when choosing a durable pool deck coating. Epoxy is common and offers excellent stain and water resistance. Epoxy also withstands high temperatures and UV lighting, making it ideal for sunny spots. You can also add a coating to cement, which significantly lowers the temperature of the concrete, is environmentally safe, and makes cleanup a breeze.

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

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