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Q: How much does a five-gallon bucket of stain cover?

• <div><p>A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you&rsquo;re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you&rsquo;ll need.</p></div>

Q: Should decks be painted or stained?

• <div><p>Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.</p></div>

Q: What is the most waterproof paint?

• <div><p>There&rsquo;s no single paint that&rsquo;s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It&rsquo;s more about choosing the best type for what you&rsquo;re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand a deck before repainting?

• <div><p>Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand an old deck before staining?

• <div><p>In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. </p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Unbelievable work ethic and talent. These guys came in and gave me exactly what I wanted without hesitation. I questioned the timeline of completion in doing such a decent sized project from start to finish but man did it blow me away how fast, efficient, and accurate their work was. Beautiful...
Tri-State Renovations
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Reviewed in August 2025
Micah did a great job pressure washing my house and deck. Respectful and efficient. I will definitely hire him again.
MK Pressure Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Excellent. We called to have about 1/3 of an entire poplar removed. It crashed down onto our deck, and did some damage. It laid right in front of our cabin door. I made the call to 4 tree service companies, and, Jake from Higleyâ s called me back in just under an hour, and another hour later,...
Higley Tree Care
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Reviewed in March 2024
John and his crew are the best deck repair contractors. If your deck needs repair services, look no further than Out Of The Ordinary Construction LLC. John is honest and an excellent communicator. We would hire him again.
Out Of The Ordinary Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
I'm really happy with how the roof and deck came out. Jamie kept me updated on how everything was going, sent me pics since I work away.
Walls Services
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Reviewed in September 2020
Delays were due to pandemic and work stoppage - not contractor. Once my unit was ready they installed immediately and despite challenges of being a building built in 1858 he and his team got it done. I was instantly impressed with the unit and can't say enough about being worth the cost! I could...
Keith Barnes Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2020
Considering we ran into a pandemic and work stoppage along with supply chain issues - they did a great job! They were clear about scheduling, were conscience about their work and clean up. Dealt with the 'mess' of a prior attempt and turned my deck into a place I will enjoy for years to come -...
ALTAMONT ROOFING & CONTRACTING
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Reviewed in July 2020
Building a deck for us. We are very pleased with construction. Hard workers and very friendly easy to talk to and cleaned area every day after working
Dave Castle Home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2018
Willy and his workers are wonderful. They put up a movable handicap ramp for me, and I needed it done ASAP or I was going to lose my mobile wheel chair because there was no way to get it into the house. They were going to have to send it back Monday if I didn't figure out something. He came...
WilMarc Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
Steve contacted me within 1 day of my referral. We gave Steve our price range for the work we wanted done. He came in a little over our projected amount, but our new porch is worth every penny. Steve found the decking we wanted and the finished project is beyond anything we could have imagined!...
Haley Contracting, LLC
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Blough's Window Cleaning

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was very professional and prompt in cleaning my gutters. He has a great work ethic and took pictures of clogged areas. I will definitely use him again next year."

Response time10 hrs

Response rate89%

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John's Small Jobs Services

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"We have several small jobs around the house that needed to be done. John and his crew have only completed a portion of the overall plan, but we are totally satisfied with the work so far. The guys have been very helpful and professional."

Response time1 day

Response rate90%

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Quality Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"The cleaning was not very thorough"

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Elegant Edges Paint & Home Care

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Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Gerald was on time and precise, and takes his talent, business very seriously. I needed the work done very quickly as we were having living room furniture delivered in a few days. He was done I and I was very satisfied about what I was paying to have done. I will be calling him soon for another project."

Painted all woodwork and ceilings and wall6

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Professional and committed to fixing any issues without fuss... ??"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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"The job was completed professionally and timely . Would definitely use again."

Exterior Painting Project, gutter cleanup, chinking between logs, pressure washing of home and roof,

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Northeastern Roof Restoration

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Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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"he did a decent job, but the spindles were installed with nails and only one nail in each support, should have used deck screws ( two each for better support, nails will come loose after a couple years, had to redo spindles by adding decking screws on all spindles"

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Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Mebane Management LLC

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Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"It was great. It went well. I loved them."

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Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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We specialize in flooring, handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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In business since 2020

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"Timely and professional. They made the move so easy. 10/10 would absolutely recommend and use again!"

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must.

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