Q: Should exterior paint be acrylic or latex?

• <div><p>You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you&rsquo;re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability. </p></div>

Q: How do you refresh a painted deck?

• <div><p>You can refresh a painted deck by either giving it a thorough cleaning or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-refinish-deck.htm">refinishing the deck</a> altogether. Chipped or faded paint, as well as extensive damage, often calls for a new finish. To do this, remove the original coat of paint with a sander and add either a new coat of paint or a stain to protect the wood below.</p></div>

Q: 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>

Q: What is the best way to apply stain?

• <div><p>Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you&rsquo;re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around <b>four hours</b> between coats.</p></div>

Q: How long do exterior paint fumes last?

• <div><p>Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.</p></div>

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Amazing job, never had my siding look more white in my life. 15 year old siding and it looks like it just came fresh from the distributor again. For sure going to have them come back every year to make it look brand new again.
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Reviewed in September 2025
We hired Collective Enterprise to stain our decks and they did a fantastic job! We are so happy with the work that they did! They did a fantastic job and worked quickly and efficiently, and they were so pleasant to work with! We are planning on having them come back and do more work around the...
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Reviewed in March 2024
Had him paint our church which was 85ft tall he painted my house he paints for many homeowners and businesses in our area I would highly recommend him
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Reviewed in July 2023
Showed up on time and completed the work in a timely fashion. Besides landscaping they cut some new trails and cleaned up existing trails on my property. They also fixed a small breach in a small pond and leveled up a existing gravel road.
Sumpter Excavations
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Reviewed in November 2021
I was just getting an estimate to have a tree removed, he did what I asked for.
Above It All Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Very pleased with the crew and completed project.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in May 2021
Rod repaired my deck beyond my expectations and did it quickly and for a good price.
Cooper's Handyman Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
It was outstanding. He came in and got rid of the stain that someone else couldn't take it out. The owner was very nice.
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Reviewed in April 2020
OnCenter Contracting went beyond expectations! Both of the men were excellent with every part of the entire process of building a new deck for us. The communication could not have been better. The artisanship was impressive. The work ethics were at the highest level possible. The site was...
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Reviewed in June 2016
It is suffice to say that my experience with this particular contractor was not at all pleasing. A very short synopsis is he was contracted and paid a $2000 deposit on 10/26/15 to complete 2 different contracts: (1) staining my concrete floor in my kitchen, and (2) creating concrete...
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"Tom Rogers and his crew worked good together. Finished the job with great results. I recommend for any of your paint jobs."

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"The weather did not cooperate but they took the time to do the job right. When we found small issues later they came promptly to clean up. I would use them again, the work was excellent."

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"Things went well. The work was done meticulously. They cleaned up every day and communicated well as to any stoppage. i.e. Weather stopped job for two days and I was called to inform me. All nail holes were painted to match the color scheme. The bottom line: my home looks fantastic."

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"Tom and Tony did a great job painting our fascia, soffits and garage doors. Rogers Painting showed up and finished the job within the time frame they originally gave us. Rare these days! Very nice people to do business with."

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

You can refresh a painted deck by either giving it a thorough cleaning or refinishing the deck altogether. Chipped or faded paint, as well as extensive damage, often calls for a new finish. To do this, remove the original coat of paint with a sander and add either a new coat of paint or a stain to protect the wood below.

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 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years.

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

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