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Q: How long should pool deck paint last?

• <div><p>Depending on factors such as weather, use, substrate condition, and type of paint used, pool deck paint should last anywhere from 1 to 5 years. Keeping the paint clean and resealing every year or two can help extend the life of the paint. Proper preparation before painting also plays a large role in how long the paint lasts on a pool deck. Paint will likely not last as long on a pool deck in poor condition before painting.</p></div>

Q: What are the pros and cons of staining a deck?

• <div><p>There are more <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-staining-a-deck.htm">pros than cons when staining a deck</a>. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. </p></div>

Q: Do you need to prime composite decking before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion. </p></div>

Q: Should I pressure wash my deck before I paint it?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t have to pressure wash your deck before painting. However, you must clean the deck, and pressure washing is one of the most efficient methods. Pressure washing quickly removes flaked paint, wood fibers, and embedded dirt. It also gets much deeper into the wood surface than manually scrubbing the deck&mdash;and the cleaner the deck, the better the paint can adhere. Ensure the wood is fully dry before applying paint.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: Can you paint or stain pressure-treated wood?

• <div><p>Pressure-treated wood can not only be painted and stained, but it should be; doing so will help to prevent surface or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-common-problems-can-endanger-your-deck.htm">deck board cracking</a>. Allow the wood to dry out before painting it, as pressure-treated wood from the hardware store takes longer to dry than kiln-dried lumber. If water beads on the surface, it needs additional time to dry&mdash;in fact, it can take weeks or even months to fully dry. As soon as the wood absorbs water on the surface, it is ready to be painted or stained.</p></div>

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Last update on January 11, 2026

Reviewed in January 2024
Great communications, thorough work, and cleaned up afterwards. Just great all around.
Montana Drains
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Reviewed in August 2023
Ben worked with us to accomplish what we wanted and showed us how to Dave $. Who does that? Ben does! He worked out a perfect plan for our budget. Polite, courteous and did what he said he would do. Ben is honest and reliable. Quality work. Amazing!! Only contractor we will ever use for any...
Gore Mtn Builders LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Very good customer service, his knowledge is extremely good, he was there right on time, he was very fast and clean. Overall was excellent experience.
Carpet CPR LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Greg did a great job on my lawn. He cut, trimmed and cleaned up and his price was fair. I would recommend him.
Greg's Multi Service
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Reviewed in November 2021
Sheldon and his team were everything you could want in a painter. Prompt communication, fair price, good advice and excellent work. They went above an beyond to fix the little things that they found. No extra cost. They even moved the wood pile away from the deck and restacked it. High marks...
Grandchamp Painting PLLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Very efficient, prompt, and cleaned up completely after. Would hire them again.
23 Trees
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Reviewed in May 2020
The project was top-notch, Troy consistently showed up on time, finished the project as scheduled, scheduled a final walkthrough and after staining the deck we love it. I would hire or recommend Troy for future projects.
Twin Tree Services
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Reviewed in July 2019
Dustin was very responsive to my initial call. He provided an estimate and scheduled the job quickly. The trees were trimmed to my satisfaction and he cleaned everything up well. I thought he communicated well and it was obvious he enjoys his work. I will hire him again.
Green Leaf Tree Service Inc
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