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Q: Do you have to remove all the old paint before repainting a deck?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it&rsquo;s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with. </p></div>

Q: Do deck stringers need hangers?

• <div><p>Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They&rsquo;re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.</p></div>

Q: What should you not use on a composite deck?

• <div><p>Avoid using cleaning products that are abrasive or contain bleach or acidic components on composite decking to avoid discoloration. Early-generation Trex decking isn&rsquo;t designed to handle pressure washer cleaning&mdash;and if you use them on second-generation boards, always use a low setting to avoid the risk of damage that can risk voiding your warranty. </p></div>

Q: What lasts longer on a deck, stain or paint?

• <div><p>When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to <b>10 years</b> of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at <b>two to three years</b>. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance does a wood deck require and how often should it be done?

• <div><p>A wood deck requires annual cleaning and regular inspections for loose or broken boards, nails, and screws. It should be refinished by applying a stain or sealer every two to three years to protect the wood from water damage, rot, mildew, and sun fading. The exact frequency can depend on the climate and the deck's exposure to sun and moisture. If your deck is painted, it will need repainting approximately every 10 years. Signs that your deck needs refinishing include faded, splintering, or warping boards.</p></div>

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Last update on April 18, 2024

Reviewed in April 2024
Joe Smith from modern scapes and Hydroseeding did an absolutely fantastic job replacing my old deck. He was always in contact with me with any questions he had about what I wanted. It was done in a timely fashion and it is a beautiful well built sturdy deck. I highly recommend him for anybody...
Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very professional. The crew worked very hard through hot summer temperatures to get the job done. We are very happy with the new look of our house, garage & decks. Only a few minor complaints - some damage to flowers around the house & garage, and some problems with scheduling (partly...
Snyder's Painting
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Reviewed in August 2021
Joe did a great job on my house and decks. Was very pleased and happy. Very professional.
Joe's Power Washing Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2021
The Super intendant was always available and their crew did a Fabulous job on our Now very large deck. I highly recommend this Company for all of my remodel needs!!!
RPC Custom Builders LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Northern Tier Hyrdro Wash was a pleasure to work with. They arrived right on time, were energetic and customer focused. This family run business were reasonable, looked over the job, made the necessary adjustments for the one older portion of the deck, covered the rose bushes and did a great...
Northern Tier Hydro Wash
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Reviewed in May 2020
D.E.Nolan has done numerous construction projects for me over the years. Last year he completely remodeled our kitchen and the end result is amazing! It is beautiful and functions so well. He also remodeled 2 rooms in my place of business and put down all new floors and put in a new bathroom...
D.E. NOLAN
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Reviewed in October 2018
Great carpet guy. Took stain out of couch and rug. Highly recommended.
Christys Carpet Steaming and Cleaning Co
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Reviewed in November 2017
Working with Emilio and his team was an absolute pleasure! Emilio always followed up immediately with any questions and his team did an outstanding job painting my entire home - including the garage, staining the deck and power washing the entire exterior. I gladly recommend this company with...
All Seasons Painting & Powerwashing
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Reviewed in December 2015
Throughout the quoting process and the job, Terrence ("Mr. Decorative Concrete" ) was responsive to our questions and informative. He arrived when expected and stayed until the job was completed. He and his crew worked hard. We chose a multicolor acid stain with etched tile pattern in...
Terrence Alden Mr. Decorative Concrete
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Reviewed in April 2014
Jon did a great job on our deck remodel. He helped us by talking to our insurance company prior to the job and helped us navigate the Homeowners insurance quote. He repaired dry rot and replaced our pergola and the work completed looks fantastic. Jon and crew were prompt, hard working, and...
Russo Remodeling
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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 Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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

Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DPO did a great job on our siding project. Timely, quick and efficient. Super easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions. Would absolutely hire again for any of our home needs!"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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

Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"He was prompt and quick. He did a great job."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Elite Professional Painting

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Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"They were efficient and thorough"

+65

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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A Good Fix Handyman Service

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"He was punctual, did a good job and it was a fair price."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.

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Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

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"Estimate given and contract signed. All concerns were handled by company rep promptly. Workers were respectful, nice to have working in our home. Overall project went well."

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Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Robert Davies Home Improvement

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Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"Everything was done just like I wanted. Bob is very professional. He handled the small stuff really well and I would hire him for larger projects as well because he's a general contractor.
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Moore and brown pressure washing service

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Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"The service is very good, there were professionals and travel to finish the job, we will recommend them."

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KMK Custom Construction

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Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you for coming and looking at the area for the fencing, I appreciated your time. I did expect to have a response for the estimate other than the rough estimate done at my house, as we had discussed with alternative materials. As I did not get a further response and needed to do something with my fencing needs, I had to look else where and have managed a solution which has been equitable to me. I would not normally rate you further as I felt that we really weren't to the stage of my being able to rate performance, nor be able to tell further if I would recommend you to a friend. Only answered to be able to process the form."

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

Avoid using cleaning products that are abrasive or contain bleach or acidic components on composite decking to avoid discoloration. Early-generation Trex decking isn’t designed to handle pressure washer cleaning—and if you use them on second-generation boards, always use a low setting to avoid the risk of damage that can risk voiding your warranty.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years.

A wood deck requires annual cleaning and regular inspections for loose or broken boards, nails, and screws. It should be refinished by applying a stain or sealer every two to three years to protect the wood from water damage, rot, mildew, and sun fading. The exact frequency can depend on the climate and the deck's exposure to sun and moisture. If your deck is painted, it will need repainting approximately every 10 years. Signs that your deck needs refinishing include faded, splintering, or warping boards.

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