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Straight Line Construction
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Minot, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
D & M Interior
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Minot, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 10 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Cutting Edge Coatings
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Minot, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Cutting Edge Coatings is the premier professional contracting company offering a wide variety of residential and commercial painting services to our clients in Mandan area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority.\n\nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment with North Dakota's true painting professionals at work for you!\n

Alex Forrest Contracting
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Minot, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Alex Forrest Contracting has been in business for over 12 years! We specialize in all your home improvement needs, and guarantee you a job well done! Whether it be a roof installation, or a full on renovation, we are your guys! We strive to exceed the homeowner's expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way you want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to detail. Proudly serving Ward County and surrounding areas. Free estimates. Call today!

DeLeija Painting
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Minot, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

DeLeija Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We will uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction will be the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. By maintaining a work place that is safe and productive, we take pride in their workmanship, to gain skill through challenge and to prosper with our growth. Above all, we will be watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We are located in Bismarck and service the surrounding areas. Please, call us today to schedule your appointment with your true professionals at work for you!!

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you’re staining the deck during hotter months, it’s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you’re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won’t make as much of a difference.

Satin paint is generally considered a better choice for woodwork—including trim, baseboards, cabinets, and doors—than flatter finishes like eggshell or matte. Its soft sheen enhances architectural details and stands up well to frequent cleaning and daily wear. Compared to eggshell and matte finishes, satin is more durable for high-touch areas because it is less porous and doesn't absorb dirt as easily. Matte finishes, in particular, are prone to scuffs and are harder to clean, making them less practical for surfaces like doors and cabinets.

There are deck restoration products and oil-based wood stains that can help bring back some of the color and shine to your faded Trex decking. However, if your boards are suffering from serious fading due to UV rays or chemical cleaning products, don’t expect miracles. Also, these products are only suitable for use on the older Trex boards, not the capped, second-generation Trex products. 

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