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Q: Should I stain the deck in the morning or afternoon?

• <div><p>Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you&rsquo;re staining the deck during hotter months, it&rsquo;s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you&rsquo;re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won&rsquo;t make as much of a difference.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to stain or paint a pool deck?

• <div><p>Painting and staining have their own pros and cons, so it&rsquo;s up to the homeowner to decide what&rsquo;s best. The good news is that both options can work. Stain is cheaper, easier to apply, and creates a more natural look. Paint lasts longer, has a wider variety of color options, and offers more protection against moisture and sunlight.</p></div>

Q: What paint will stick to composite decking?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won&rsquo;t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.</p></div>

Q: Should I pressure wash my deck before I paint it?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t have to pressure wash your deck before painting. However, you must clean the deck, and pressure washing is one of the most efficient methods. Pressure washing quickly removes flaked paint, wood fibers, and embedded dirt. It also gets much deeper into the wood surface than manually scrubbing the deck&mdash;and the cleaner the deck, the better the paint can adhere. Ensure the wood is fully dry before applying paint.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: Do decks need to be primed before painting?

• <div><p>Unless you&rsquo;re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quick-primer-interior-painting.htm">apply a coat of primer</a> ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you&rsquo;ll often need fewer coats of paint. </p></div>

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Last update on November 21, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Excellent experience all around. Mat English did a great job replacing my rotted-out and moss-eaten deck surface with an innovative solution I would never have thought of on my own--small pebbles in a sturdy plastic matrix. My main concern was that I am 74 and had been slipping around...
Fern Wood Property Management, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
They recently replaced a deck on the front of my house and did excellent work. Also easy to work with. Recommend.
Anchors Away Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Patrick and co. did an amazing job installing shiplap over our fireplace, building and staining shelves for our built-ins, and repairing trim around our home. I could not recommend them enough!
Allserve Home Repair, LLC.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Terrible Experience I waited two years to write this review in the hope that Bumblebee Paint would correct my situation. But unfortunately they have not and have left with a terrible mess. Two years ago I had them apply a semi transparent stain to my new deck. I had the deck built the year...
Bumblebee Painters
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Reviewed in February 2023
Al Longo and his crew demoed two decks and replaced with two composite decks in not only quick but quality manor very happy with their work
Deck King
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Reviewed in August 2022
Very positive experience. Exceeded our expectations on getting our deck completed. They were helpful with ideas, great communication and very pleasant to work with.
B & L Home Improvements
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Reviewed in September 2015
Everything about the job was communicated specifically at the beginning. From day one, it was clear to me that the guys cared a lot about doing the job right. They provided extensive references who had all good things to say about the guys, their work, and their professionalism. They also...
J&M Power Washing, Painting and Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2015
I have used Felix Airduct Cleaning in the past for gutters and the dryer vent. This time he took on the new rental house I had purchased with truly disgusting airducts and vents. I originally hired him for the vents, airducts and gutters until I saw that he handled other jobs. I have been...
Felix Air Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2014
Derek helped me come up with an affordable plan for nice deck that was larger than what I had before and sent me a detailed estimate. It took a while to get on his schedule because of all the rain, but once construction started they finished quickly. After the wood had set a while, they came...
Derek Driscoll
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Reviewed in September 2012
Prompt estimate, prompt start but a combination of weather and late arrivals slowed the process down, needed to add a second coat of stain that was not in the estimate and increased the price
Steve Byrne Painting
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Build Wise Contracting LLC

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BUILD WISE CONTRACTING LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Build Wise did an excellent job and completed my porch in a timely manner."

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"Build Wise did an excellent job and completed my porch in a timely manner."

Christopher M on October 2024

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Pressure wash houses and decks Stain and repair decks Composite deck installation Interior painting Exterior painting Drywall repair General handyman services

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Doctor M on November 2023

Pressure wash houses and decks Stain and repair decks Composite deck installation Interior painting Exterior painting Drywall repair General handyman services

"Trusty , Does excellent work"

Doctor M on November 2023

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