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Q: How long before you can walk on a painted deck?

• <div><p>It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.</p></div>

Q: How long does stain take to dry?

• <div><p>Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.</p></div>

Q: Does wood stain go bad?

• <div><p>Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain should you put on cedar?

• <div><p>The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won&rsquo;t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain. </p></div>

Q: Do you have to sand after spackling?

• <div><p>Yes, it's a good idea to sand the wall with fine-grit sandpaper after spackling, especially if you plan on painting. You can do this by hand or using a sander, but the idea is to ensure the spackle is flush with the wall. Sanding will give your wall a smooth, uniform finish and help your paint and wallpaper stay put.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Jose and his team did an excellent job, from trimming and removal of the trees to cleanup. Timber Pros are very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Timber Pro Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2025
What I especially like about Blue Ridge Tradesman is their commitment to get the job done right! My new deck is not only beautiful but solidly constructed.
Blue Ridge Tradesman LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Wooden River Carpentry went above and beyond to rebuild our deck and make sure it was everything we wanted!
Wooden River Carpentry
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Reviewed in March 2023
Josh gave us a reasonable estimate and completed the deck in a timely fashion. He communicated with us throughout the process and we would definitely use his services again! Highly recommend!
J.G. Harper Construction Co. LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Nathan and his team did a great job on our deck repair. They will be my first call when I need anything done that is within their area of expertise.
Mountain to sea custom building solutions
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Reviewed in July 2022
Just couldn?t keep their word about the schedule or the pricing. I was never given an itemized bill of the product that was supposed to be bought. They took all of our leftover product with them and still haven?t put a gate on our deck as was agreed on. I paid them because I hired them but it...
Minton’s construction and grading
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Reviewed in July 2022
6-21-2022 Removal of Old Oak that is through deck) We will not hesitate to recommend C&C Tree Service. He quickly responded to our call, gave us a quote and scheduled the job. Bottom Lineâ he did what he said he would do, when he said he would do it, left the worksite clean and all at the...
C & C Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2021
Wes Edmonds stole $6,000 from us and I am pursuing a lawsuit. The only work performed was demolition of my entire deck.
Edmonds Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2021
Customer service! Customer service! Customer service! First off, I must tell you that this whole crew is all about CUSTOMER SERVICE which is an extremely rare thing to find these days!!! Especially with this whole Covid pandemic! We would gladly recommend North Carolina Water Consultants to our...
North Carolina Water Consultants
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Reviewed in May 2021
Also replaced our deck, rotten wood, multiple small projects around the house! Very accommodating when I said oh, yes and can you fix this too!
Mr. Handyman of Mooresville
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NEW ERA Painting & Construction

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

Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New Era did a wonderful job cleaning, sanding and staining a very large 2 story deck on the side of a mountain! He communicated so well and sent updates daily."

+60

Response time1 day

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by53%of homeowners

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MG Painting Service LLC

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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 Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"M&G Painting did a excellent job staining our house. If I ever need to hire someone to stain or paint I will call them to do it for sure."

+107

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Pro Finish Painting & Drywall, Inc.

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

Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job done. Very pleased with the quality of work and the professionalism with which the job was handled. I would surely call them again for any more painting or staining needs ."

Response time4 days

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by77%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and liestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you.\n

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Christian Painting

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

Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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Christian Painting is committed to excellence in 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 20 years of experience serving East Bend, 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!

Response time10 mins

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Boone Paint & Interiors

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Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

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Boone Paint & Interiors prides itself on being the number one in the area. We service both residential and commercial properties. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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

Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

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"Extremely happy! Great job. Would hire again in a minute. Very timely, always on time and very professional. Great couple! Very trustworthy as well, again Extremely happy Would give more than 5 stars if I could."

+41

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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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 Glade Valley, 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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+161

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Painting Services LLC

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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 Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos showed up to meet me at my property and then did the work when he said he would. Upon completion, because I was out of town he sent me many pictures of the work done and I was very pleased. I would gladly hire him again."

Response time5 hrs

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 Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Deck looks awesome! Professional painting crew, did everything as promised in project bid @ agreement price. would hire again!"

+40

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Yes, it's a good idea to sand the wall with fine-grit sandpaper after spackling, especially if you plan on painting. You can do this by hand or using a sander, but the idea is to ensure the spackle is flush with the wall. Sanding will give your wall a smooth, uniform finish and help your paint and wallpaper stay put.

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