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Q: Is it OK to pressure wash a deck before staining?

• <div><p>Yes, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-power-wash-deck.htm">pressure washing your deck</a> before staining is a great idea because it clears the wood from any dirt, dust, and debris that could get in the way of solid stain coverage. Washing makes it easier to stain your deck and helps the stain grip the wood so it lasts longer. Pressure washers are faster and easier on your body than scrubbing your deck by hand. </p></div>

Q: What is the best month to paint outside?

• <div><p>The best month to paint outside depends on the climate where you live. Temperate and dry conditions are ideal, but that can mean a different time of year for a homeowner in Florida compared to one in Washington. Late spring, early summer, and early fall offer the best weather for painting. If you live in a cool area, you might look to paint in June, while those in hotter places might find better results in September after the heat breaks.</p></div>

Q: How often should you treat your wood deck?

• <div><p>You should treat your deck with stain or sealer every two to three years to ensure it stays durable and protected from the elements. If you have a painted deck, we suggest repainting it every 10 years. You should clean your deck annually and inspect it for loose or damaged boards, screws, and nails. By maintaining your wood deck, you ensure its longevity, durability, and appearance.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand my porch before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it&rsquo;s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint. </p></div>

Q: Can you paint over old paint on a concrete porch?

• <div><p>You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you&rsquo;ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.</p></div>

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Last update on January 22, 2026

Reviewed in October 2025
Appalachian Creek Construction did a great job fixing my mom's pool deck. It was damaged by a fallen tree and caused major support shifts. The team came out, walked me through how they would repair it and gave me a quote. The repair was fast and efficient. The deck feels more stable than before...
Appalachian Creek Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Small deck. Beautiful bridge across my creek, flooring installation. Very professional. Does great work Reasonable prices. Timely work finished. I would recommend to anyone and have.
Appalachian Creek Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
The men did a great job. Exactly what I wanted a very professional crew. Thanks for a job well done.
Kava Home Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
The work was absolute perfection! I had flooring done all thru the house it is gorgeous. Sheetrock and a full bathroom conversion from tub to shower with handicap toilet and a lighted vanity which is beautiful . Roof & windows were leaking that was fixed you canÃ¢Â Â t even tell it ever...
Doitright Construction Company LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Blake was quick to call and was extremely professional. I was very impressed.
Integrity Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2021
Keener Builders did a wonderful job on my room addition. They did what they said they were going to do for the price that they quoted in the beginning. I highly recommend. Thank you Keener Builders!
Keener Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
F2 removed and replaced our old deck and added French doors to our bedroom to access the new deck. The craftsmanship is amazing! The guys that did the work were super polite and courteous. Incredible hard workers. Great price, very professional, very reliable. We will absolutely use them again...
F2 Construction
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Reviewed in November 2019
Very timely. They did a very good job. I recommend them to anyone needing a deck built.
Wize Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2015
Mr. John Marino came all the way to upper Cleveland County (Casar-Lawndale area) and discussed what we were looking to accomplish and provided various finish samples to choose from. John was very professional, but was so personable that we felt we had know him forever. We have an older farm...
Carolina Cabinet Refacing
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Reviewed in November 2010
We live in a townhouse and needed a small fence (approx 20 ft.) across the back between my deck and my neighbor's unit. Because it's small, we wanted the fencing to match the railing on our deck. Allied came out promptly for the estimate, took care of calling utilities to have the lines...
Allied Fence Company of Greensboro
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