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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>

Q: What is better: wet-sanding or dry-sanding?

• <div><p>Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it&rsquo;s a good option if you&rsquo;re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you&rsquo;re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don&rsquo;t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.</p></div>

Q: How long should you wait to paint pressure-treated wood until it dries?

• <div><p>You should wait three to six months after you buy it to paint pressure-treated wood. It needs time to dry from the chemicals applied to it. The paint will not adhere to the treated wood as well if it&rsquo;s still wet from chemicals. To test the wooden boards, drip water onto them. If the wood absorbs the water, it&rsquo;s ready for painting. If the water beads up, it&rsquo;s not dry enough to paint yet. You can build your deck or fence while the treated wood is still wet, but you&rsquo;ll need to paint it later. </p></div>

Q: Does stain get darker after it dries?

• <div><p>The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they&rsquo;re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay to paint over rotted wood?

• <div><p>No, it is not okay to paint over rotted wood. Painting over rotted wood will not address the underlying issue and can trap moisture, leading to further decay. Properly addressing the rotted wood by removing and replacing or repairing the damaged areas is necessary before you can even consider painting.</p></div>

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Last update on January 06, 2026

Reviewed in July 2025
They did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend to others and rehire for cleaning services again.
Mia Construction & Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Kerry and Adam, were great to work with. They always called back with any questions we had and were very pleasant. We had hail twice in one year August and October. Our insurance was really difficult to work with, They didn’t want to pay. They worked really hard with our insurance company...
KMG Construction
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Reviewed in June 2025
CFH Exteriors did a great job cleaning our gutters! We have a three story house and the gutters were hard to reach. They showed up on time, and charged the amount they quoted. They were careful not to damage any of our flowerbeds with the ladders as they moved around the house. Will hire again....
CFH EXTERIORS
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Reviewed in September 2021
Steve was up to task for re-facing a large wood deck with Trex composite decking. He worked well with my material supplier with the materials needed with very little overage which I was able to return. He took the time to make sure everything was done right and up to Minnesota codes. All the...
Cross Carpentry
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Reviewed in July 2020
We are so happy with the results we received from the folks at Outdoor Solutions! Jim and Christy were a joy to work with and were eager to listen to our ideas and needs for our deck project and then found a way to bring it to life! The crew with Tim, Cheryl and the other guys (sorry, didn't get...
Outdoor Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in September 2019
Very professional and very kind. On time and worked hard to get the house cleaned and get the job completed in a timely manner. I look forward to having them back to the house now that they are familiar to see how a regular clean goes:)
Ortega's Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in August 2019
It went great. Justin (the owner) sent out Jake and Kyle to do a patch job for free and had started to do it when we talked with them about their opinions about the job. They said they would do the job for free, but it might look a bit patchy when complete as it would be difficult to match the...
Northland Coating Inc
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Reviewed in April 2019
Jim was great! He responded quickly, even coming out to provide a quote on the same day I contacted him. He was then out to remove the trees just a couple of days later and had them all removed on the same day. They did a great job at cleaning up as well! Highly recommend!
Dvorak Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2019
Randy, from Universal Landscape, arrived when he said he would and finished the job a day earlier than planned. Work went like clockwork. Cleaned up nicely after each day and when job was completed. My wife and I were extremely impressed with their work and professionalism. Also, Randy was able...
UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP
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Reviewed in March 2019
They alway showed up no matter what the weather and always did a perfect job. We trusted them 100 percent which is also very important to us. You would be lucky to have deep cleaning do your cleaning no matter what it is.
Deep Cleaning Pro
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