What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you’ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

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’re staining the deck during hotter months, it’s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you’re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won’t make as much of a difference.</p></div>

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Q: Will a second coat of stain even out?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stain-wood.htm">Adding a second coat of stain to wood</a> can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to clean my deck before staining?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to thoroughly clean the deck surface before <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-stain-a-deck.htm">staining your deck</a>. Dirt, debris, and mildew can settle on the surface of your wood. If you do not properly clean it, these stains will get trapped between the wood and the stain. Not only does this present an unsightly surface, but your wood will only partially be protected by the stain, meaning you'll need to stain again sooner.</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>

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Reviewed in October 2025
$100,000 in damages! This company completely ruined our home!! RMS was hired to finish our modular home - including decks, metal roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, finishing work, & construction of block basement. The results were not just disappointing, they were catastrophic. Licensed...
RMS Contractors Group, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Hoyle Contractors did an excellent job! 2 small deck replacements. Workmanship was very good; we were pleased with the results. Would recommend Charles Hoyle Contractors to anyone
Charles Hoyle Contractors
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Reviewed in July 2023
My sales man Chance Decker was there step by step in the process in getting my hail damage approved by INS never had a loss or Gap in communication stellar customer service my siding team Ralph George and Jay were fantastic very maticulas in there craft and conscientious about their work great...
MHI Roofing Florida
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Reviewed in August 2020
Very responsive-returned call within 24 hours and did the job a day later. Got patio pressure washed and stained. He did a great job for half the price is other quotes.
Mike L Painting and Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in August 2017
I had some horrible pet stains (diarrhea) in my beige carpet. They got it all out and the carpet looks amazing! I wish I had before and after pictures. I thought I was going to have to replace the carpet. They were booked so I had to wait awhile for an appointment (unless I paid for an emergency...
WORLD CLASS STEAM CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in September 2015
We hired Handyman Matters in 2011 before they were listed with Angie's List. Definitely disapppointed with the workmanship of this company. Handyman Matters might be okay for doing minor handyman work like changing light bulbs; fixing dripping faucets etc but in my opinion they cannot handle a...
Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in July 2015
Ed always provides quality services. We always call him for all of our painting/drywall repair needs. This is the 4th time we have contracted him. He visited the site to ask the nature of the work. He provided a written estimate for the job. After giving a down payment, Ed purchased all the...
Expert Painting Wall Washing And Repairs
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Reviewed in November 2014
The party was well,yet we were left with a lot of stains from children running around and dropping things. But luckily,all things were handled fine and we came back to a clean and neatly straightened home. It only took about 3 hours and prices vary-
Nora K.'s Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in August 2013
Over the years due to many reasons our logs were in desperate need of repair and attention. Jason and his crew at Blastmasters were simply amazing! They were very polite, clean, efficient and professional. Our family has called on the Lord to lead us in almost every decision that we have...
Blastmaster Surface Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
We have a very large deck. Mr. Hannisick and his assistant arrived on time, did a top notch job, acted professionally and listened to our concerns. The price was quite reasonable for the area cleaned. He paid attention to our water level as we live on a well. He was even willing to do a...
Pittsburgh Power Wash Co Inc
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