What lasts longer on a deck, stain or paint?

• <div><p>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 <b>10 years</b> of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at <b>two to three years</b>. </p></div>

What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div><p>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:</p><ul><li><p>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</p></li><li><p>Scraping away loose paint</p></li><li><p>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</p></li><li><p>Caulking gaps and openings</p></li><li><p>Priming with a quality paint primer</p></li><li><p>Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">paint finish</a></p></li><li><p>Adding a second coat</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do I need to clean my deck before staining?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to thoroughly clean the deck surface before <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-stain-a-deck.htm">staining your deck</a>. Dirt, debris, and mildew can settle on the surface of your wood. If you do not properly clean it, these stains will get trapped between the wood and the stain. Not only does this present an unsightly surface, but your wood will only partially be protected by the stain, meaning you'll need to stain again sooner.</p></div>

Q: Do limewash and whitewash harm surfaces?

• <div><p>Limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces if you apply them correctly. Use on non-suitable surfaces can cause issues. For instance, applying limewash or whitewash to surfaces with existing sealants or incompatible materials may lead to poor adhesion or flaking. Also, harsh cleaning agents on limewashed or whitewashed surfaces can damage the finish. Proper preparation, application, and maintenance ensure that limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces. </p></div>

Q: Does pressure-treated wood last longer if it’s painted?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-pressure-treated-wood-last.htm">Pressure-treated wood lasts</a> at least 10 years, but with the right care and treatment, it can last as long as 40 years. Painting the boards is one way to increase the lifespan of pressure-treated wood. The layer of paint provides extra protection for the wood against the exterior elements and insects. </p></div>

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Last update on October 18, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
We had SKM come out and stain our wrap around porch. They did a fantastic job very happy with my experience with them and the fair price that they quoted me.
SKM Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in December 2024
Kevin and company were able to grind, patch cracks, stain and seal my 30 year old, 1350 sqft concrete basement floor in less than two days. The result is beautiful! I also had Kevin epoxy my 30 year old, 2-car garage concrete floor with amazing results that all visitors have complemented when...
Webb Industries, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
They removed shoe molding, hung plastic to secure the rooms, sanded the floors, applied the stain and then the coats of poly. (over a 3 day period). They always let me know before they arrived each day and updated me on their progress and what would still need to be done. The floors look great....
Unique Hardwood Floor LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
never returned to stain the decks as contracted to do 3 times when I called Steve he said he will be over never shows. after 8 days and many call, he returned to stain decks when he did work the quality was satisfactory.
Comfort Zone
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Reviewed in April 2018
They broke the roof the 2nd week of January. Was able to get it done in a timely manner so I didn't lose much heat. He was able to work with me on making changes during the project. During the process I wasn't liking the way the deck was looking so I asked if we could make some changes. They did...
Superior Home Building LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Snaked the drain and successfully opened it back up. Fred & Tommy were extremely professional and knowledgeable. They were very alert to put "booties" on (not upon my request) to prevent rusty water stain boot marks on our stained deck. Will definitely be calling this company again if and when...
Universal Home Services
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Reviewed in June 2015
· Todd P. is an independent contractor who works for Blue Water Pools in Port Huron, Michigan. Blue Water Pools provided us with his phone number when we wanted a pool liner installed. Blue Water Pools gave us a price of $450.00-500.00 to have our own liner installed. We...
Blue Water Pool Service
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Reviewed in April 2013
Profile Painting applied stain to our brand new cedar deck in our backyard and around the seawall in September 2012. 3 coats of stain were applied and we were told the the sealer could wait until spring to be applied. 4 months after the initial application, we noticed peeling and now the entire...
Profile Painting
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Reviewed in July 2012
The powerwashing was done well-I would have liked a call to let me know he was coming...but he was very courteous.The staining of the deck took a little longer due to the heat and the rain around the end of June and beginning of July. However, once they got here they did a great job, the deck...
Fresh Touch Custom Painting Inc.
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