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Thomas Noviello Painting
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Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great. He was extremely efficient, painting was professional and clean up was superb."
Full exterior home painting
Church recreational room
Bathroom remodel painting
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Full exterior home painting

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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John's Small Jobs Services
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Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once work got started, proceeded in timely manner. Workers were mindful and polite when working at my home. We had to wait on permits and weather, but otherwise very happy with service."
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Northeastern Roof Restoration
4.4(
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Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Branch Hands Tree Service and General Contracting
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Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were good they did their job and cleaned all the mess before they left.They make sure that is exactly what you really want before leaving their job."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

It’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’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.

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.

You can refresh a painted deck by either giving it a thorough cleaning or refinishing the deck altogether. Chipped or faded paint, as well as extensive damage, often calls for a new finish. To do this, remove the original coat of paint with a sander and add either a new coat of paint or a stain to protect the wood below.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

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