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Q: How quickly can staining rags combust?

• <div><p>Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source. </p></div>

Q: What tools and materials are needed for deck painting or staining?

• <div><p>Essential tools include brushes or rollers, drop cloths, sandpaper or power sanders, and appropriate cleaning supplies. Quality materials ensure long-lasting results.</p></div>

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: Can pros help enhance the aesthetic appeal of a deck or porch during repairs?

• <div><p>Yes, they provide design insights that enhance space utility and visual appeal.</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>

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Last update on April 21, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
Completely cut down 10 pine trees. Ground the stumps and removed all debris. All of this done in only 2 1/2 hours and for the best price quoted by anyone. My yard looked better after they completed the job than it did before. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE. The owner and all employees...
Way Better Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2025
Jones remodeling did an outstanding job dismantling my old deck and pool deck and replacing them with new, high-quality structures. His work was efficient, thorough, and completed to a very high standard. I?m extremely pleased with the results and would highly recommend his services for any deck...
Jones Remodeling and Repairs
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Reviewed in July 2025
They came and took my money and said he was coming the very next morning at 6:00 and he should be through by 2:00 and he didn&amp;amp;#39;t show up and tried to reach out to him and I had no response. And that`s not the way you do business. I didn&amp;amp;#39;t like it and he pooped...
Coastal Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2025
Prior to moving i hired Jose to paint 6 rooms in my house. He did an excellent job. He was neat, efficient, and overall did an excellent job - even trim and baseboards . I keep his number because he'salways been reliable. Jose has done many projects over the last 8 years. He has installed...
Jose Jaimes
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Reviewed in August 2024
In a nutshell: highly recommended. Adam Wright is a conscientious, perfectionist, master craftsman. He listened carefully to the style, placement, and appearance of fencing I wanted and worked diligently to construct that type of fence. The finished product matched exactly what I wanted and...
Wright's Fencing
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Reviewed in August 2022
B&H concrete and grading was amazing! They tore out my old deck, hauled it off, and poured a huge patio! They were very professional and efficient! They worked really hard and finished the job quickly! They are also reasonably priced, I highly recommend them!
B&H Concrete Grading and Hauling, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Very prompt to call and schedule appointment. Showed up on time, explained the process for cleaning the carpet to remove stains and pet urine odor, and completed the job in a timely manner and to my complete satisfaction. Carpet looks, feels and smells good.
Almost New Floor Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2016
Rich was prompt and courteous. I needed my deck rebuilt quickly and he was able to fit me in on short notice. It looks great, have been receiving many compliments. His estimate fair and a great deal. I'd definitely work with Rich again for other projects.
Rich's Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2013
fetime PainterI had a lot of trouble with Lowes getting my stain color wrong on my second 5 gallons of stain and Brian, The Owner of the company took his own time away from the job to go to Lowes and help insure that Lowes mixwd my stain to match. He even called The Corporate office to talk to...
We Do It All Handyman Service
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Reviewed in August 2013
Terry was fabulous! He was prompt, courteous, and completed the job with a smile. He took the time to establish exactly what we wanted and made sure we got it. He worked well with the company that is completing our covered deck (whom I have also recommended on Angie's List!), which was...
QUALITY ELECTRIC-SANDHILLS
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Cabrera's

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Cabrera's, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Asheboro, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n

Response time3 days

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JLS Service

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

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I'm very experienced in remodeling homes. I came up in the business as a young boy following behind a general contractor and architect my father. I'm a native of North Carolina so I know the rules and the ends and out of this business. I'm very reliable I communicate very well with my customer. There's not a job too big or small so give us a call.

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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this business. We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house. They scheduled the work right away. After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit. Mike offered to repaint those for free. During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood. They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done. Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with. I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners

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All Season's Roofing & Construction

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

"He did an excellent job. Any mess he made he cleaned up. We had bad weather and he worked in between that. I referred him to my friend and he did her roof as well."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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360 Painting of Pinehurst

4.2(

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Easy to work with. Replaced and stained deck railings. Stained our house and did some indoor painting. Fixed an outside door so it would close. Did extra things like removing our window screens and putting them back. Had 5 people here at once to stain our house so they finished in 2 days. Good workers."

Response time6 hrs

Response rate94%

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Hargrove's Home Improvement

4.4(

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

"The roof is still in great shape. They did the work in a single day."

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kurt was professional, has excellent attention to detail, is fair and trustworthy. Would absolutely hire again!"

Response time1 day

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

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"I highly recommend Southlake Flooring they did an excellent job, were very friendly and cleaned up the mess afterwards!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

"Hunter does a wonderful job! He was prompt in giving an estimate as well as getting the job done. His price was reasonable and his painting is precise and professional. He cleaned up and left the job site looking beautiful. I will be using him again and highly recommend him."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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A+ Painting and Framing

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellerbe, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"He really did a good job. He is very professional. Even though its not a big job, he approached with enthusiasm. I highly recommend him."

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Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source.

Essential tools include brushes or rollers, drop cloths, sandpaper or power sanders, and appropriate cleaning supplies. Quality materials ensure long-lasting results.

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.

Yes, they provide design insights that enhance space utility and visual appeal.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

The Ellerbe, NC homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

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