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Q: What is the best outdoor paint for full sun exposure?

• <div><p>The best paint for full sun exposure is high-quality acrylic paint that contains many natural earth pigments, which are better suited for resisting sun damage. You'll also want to go for a neutral color like gray, beige, or white, as these colors absorb less heat compared to darker or more vivid colors.</p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain on a deck?

• <div><p>Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal. </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: What maintenance is needed after staining or painting a deck?

• <div><p>Aftercare includes routine cleaning, checking for water repellency, and promptly addressing any chips or peels, maintaining the deck's appearance and functionality.</p></div>

Q: How many coats of whitewash do I need?

• <div><p>The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. </p></div>

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Last update on November 21, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Love our new deck! It looks amazing and was built with great care and detail. Highly recommend!
Jones Contracting
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Reviewed in July 2022
It was much more than a power washing project. They stained the back deck after power washing, too. They were amenable to my additional requests including taming a backyard overgrown with weeds, ivy and very tall grass. There was a lot I asked if they would do. They were reliable and got on...
Extra Hands, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
The company's strong point is power/soft washing the exterior but staining the exterior of the log home was not there unless the owner's father was doing the work
Jayce Pressure Wash
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Reviewed in June 2021
Fast, courteous, great quality, and best of all patient with all of our changes. We were not always very specific with what we needed and they were able to come up with great ideas for us. Projects included painting, carpentry, roof work, deck, and flooring. Really good experience working with...
Mac Handyman
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Reviewed in November 2020
Great in all ways. Friendly and helpful workers did an amazing job, with our white siding looking fresh and bright again and windows sparkling. Deck and concrete and gutter cleaning top rate. I recommend this company to everyone- accommodating service and beautiful outcome. Top rating!
Martinez & Sons Power Washing & Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2020
Ernesto was amazing! responded from my initial inquiry on Angies List within hours. Then came to my house within a couple days and gave me quote. Very reasonable considering the amount of work I needed...from there it only got better....he worked non stop till job was complete. My walls and...
E&A Quality Painting
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Reviewed in May 2018
we called 2-3 contractors who did not want to come over to look at the job. They wanted us to send a photo. Alex answered the phone call, came over the next day, gave us a quote and brought with him a color chart to pick the stain. Since it was too cold outside to do the porch, he promised to...
5 star hardwood flooring&painting
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Reviewed in July 2013
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Havenhouse Upholstery
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Reviewed in December 2012
It was a good experience. We used the coupon on Angie's list which reduced the cost a bit. They also did a few extra things not covered by the coupon because we did not need 400 square feet cleaned. They really wanted to please us, the customer. WE received a follow-up telephone call the...
Absolute Carpet Care
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Reviewed in April 2008
Scheduling was very easy; the person on the phone was pleasant and professional. Three men arrived on time (despite having trouble locating my condo which is hard to find!), took off their shoes when entering the house, and cleaned all the windows in my condo, inside and out, including the storm...
AAA Sparkling Window & Gutter Cleaning
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