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Q: Can you paint or stain pressure-treated wood, and how long does it need to dry first?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Should pressure-treated wood be green?

• <div><p>Yes, pressure-treated wood can occasionally turn green due to certain preservatives, such as copper-based chemicals, used during the treatment process. These chemicals react with the wood, creating a greenish tint. The good news? It's temporary, and the color will fade over time. Staining or painting can also help hide any unwanted hues.</p></div>

Q: Can you stain over a peeling stain?

• <div><p>You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it&rsquo;s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you&rsquo;re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.</p></div>

Q: Will painting a composite decking prevent warping?

• <div><p>The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best. </p></div>

Q: Does bleach harm wood?

• <div><p>Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won&rsquo;t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.</p></div>

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The gentleman who fixed our drain was professional, courteous, and went far and above to get the job done right. We are pleased with the results and would hire George's Drains again without hesitation.
George's Drains, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2026
He tore down a barn for me and did really great work exceptional cleanup knock some trees down and cleaned up the extra I would highly recommend this person
ZZR, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
Anderson PowerWashing made my home look beautiful. Very professional, good work.
Anderson PowerWashing
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Reviewed in April 2023
They did a great job power washing my house, going the extra mile to make sure some tough sections got clean. The house looks so much better now. Friendly, hard-working, and knowledgeable!
Hope Heating And Faith Freezing
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Reviewed in December 2021
Walt and his team did excellent job on repairing and installing new flooring around toilet and installing of new toilet. Also cleaning out drain in basement that was clogged . Left no mess , cleaned up was amazing! Shout out to Brendan for coordinating everything and making financing so easy...
Allied Local Pros, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Serg was our foreman, and his crew with Ivan, and Louis, they were all very professional, efficient, yet meticulous with their work, and they made very quick work of our job. Serg was very timely, and informative and kept us up to speed the entire way during the project, he also did a great job...
Groundworks
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Reviewed in May 2021
He comes out to do an estimate but then the next thing you will know he is already buying supplies at Lowes before you even agreed to go with him. He will overcharge you, promising to be as cheap as possible but Lowes would have done more for a cheaper price, he took the money before the job was...
D & M Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2021
They worked fast but there were some area that could have been more worked on before they painted
Pro Performance Industrial, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
April 17th 2020 Jeff Delaney was paid $1500 to build a 10x20 deck with roof and suppose to be finished by April 19th 2020 as of today April 23rd Jeff has not installed any piece of decking and has made excuses as to why he couldn't come to build it so yesterday April 22nd I told him I would like...
J&M Tree Service and Home Improvements, LLC
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"From quote to finish was only a few days. Fast service and quality work. Kevin did a heck of a job. Highly recommended! Will be calling them for my next painting project soon."

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"Donnie did an excellent job on the repair, he was quick and efficient we hardly knew he and his crew were there."

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"Best plaster I have ever seen do it around our area. Great people. I would 100% recommend them 100%"

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you!\n

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We are a family business, with over 30 years of experience. We offer quality painting services, straight lines, no messes, no nonsense.

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Gleason's Home Repair

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I’m a reliable, detail-oriented contractor dedicated to delivering quality work that lasts. I take pride in doing the job right the first time, whether it’s a small repair or a full project. I believe in honest communication, fair pricing, and showing up when I say I will. My goal is simple: leave every customer satisfied and confident in the work done on their home.

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Barnetts Brushing

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My name is Paul Barnett. I’m 58 years old. I can offer my services for interior/exterior painting, hanging/finishing drywall, flooring, installing crown molding, door/window trim, hang cabinets, can also paint cabinets.

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"Deck looks better than it has ever looked. Super hard worker. Took his time sanding, securing loose boards, hand brushed the stain, etc. Moved all furniture off and on the deck. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend."

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A&K Power Washing LLC

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Serving South Webster, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Estimate was for prepping the house for sale- stain outside of garage, replace electrical outlets, repair bathroom wall.
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Serving South Webster, OH and surrounding areas

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"The service from Clary Painting was first-rate. They were knowledgeable about the project, showed up on time, and performed the job in a timely fashion. Everything looks great!"

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, pressure-treated wood can occasionally turn green due to certain preservatives, such as copper-based chemicals, used during the treatment process. These chemicals react with the wood, creating a greenish tint. The good news? It's temporary, and the color will fade over time. Staining or painting can also help hide any unwanted hues.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

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