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Q: Should deck color be lighter or darker than house?

• <div><p>Like the choice of stain vs. paint, your deck color is entirely up to you. By consulting color theory, you can make choosing a house and deck color combination much easier. Many people choose a darker color for their deck because it doesn&rsquo;t show dirty footprints or other marks from daily wear and tear as much as a crisp white or other light color.</p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain on a deck?

• <div><p>Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal. </p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to stain a deck?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-stain-deck.htm">cost to stain a deck</a> is <b>$850</b>, and most homeowners pay between <b>$550 and $1,220</b>, depending on the size of the deck. You can contact a professional to get a free quote before you decide if it&rsquo;s worth the cost. Staining a deck yourself will cost less than <b>$100</b>, on average, but the process can take several hours.</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>

Q: Can you put too much sealer on a deck?

• <div><p>Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. </p></div>

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Last update on October 31, 2025

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 September 2024
From start to finish they were very professional and went above and beyond what I expected. The deck turned out great and I get compliments from everyone that has seen it. They definately have made a very happy customer out of me and will definitely hire them for future projects.
TSP Painting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
I had multiple small things needed. Deck,repair and seal,yard regrade and grass seed, partial fence replace and new gate,rocks placed around garage. Jasen and his team did an excellent job. He was very helpful and made sure I was satisfied with each job as it was done. Very professional and...
Jay's Construction
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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 2017
Carl is a great guy and someone who knows what he's doing. He was friendly, attentive, adaptive, and responsive during the entire process. He completed the deck on time and brought my vision to life better than I could imagine. I'd highly recommend him to friends and family.
CARL ZATSICK CARPENTRY
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Reviewed in August 2014
They did a good job on the carpet and couch. Even threw in a free stain removal which was nice. I would recommend the service.
CLEANTECH CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in June 2014
We are usually do it yourself people but our deck is huge and needed serious attention. I am so glad we found Gary. Gary Vargas is one of the hardest workers I have ever seen. He came early and left late, never seemed to take a break, just kept working. He was well prepared with all the...
American Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in June 2011
They came and cleaned the carpet. When I woke up the next morning my house smelled terrible. There were new stains on my carpet. I called and left a few messages with him. He refuses to return my calls. I have my own carpet cleaner and went over it twice. We even had another professional company...
Noah's ARK Rainbow Carpet
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Reviewed in January 2011
He was amazing. I spent $1000 on that work. He is a 65 year retired union carpenter. He knows everything there is to know about remodeling and that kind of thing because he has been doing it for 45 years. He is extremely hard working and charges on $20 an hour. He is very careful to find...
Jerry Finley
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