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Avatar for University Painters
University Painters
4.8(
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Felix and Tammy did an excellent job staining the entire exterior of our cedar sided home. Their work was neat, clean and professional. Pleasant and easy to work with. Highly recommend. Would definitely hire them again."
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ochoas Constructions LLC
5.0(
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was awesome! Juan was so nice and personable. I met him as he was staining my neighbors deck and asked if he would do mine. He came over, I picked a color and he came the next day and completed the job. It looks great! Totally satisfied. He does lots of other work and I’ll be hiring him again for sure."
Painting - Interior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior painting
Exterior Painting Project
Deck

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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Ochoa Construction, LLC
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed my deck re-stained. The process was really easy. They came out and inspected the deck. We reviewed color options and found something that matched my requirements. They had had an opening later that week, but I had to push back the date due my own availability. The deck was finished after a couple of hours, everything was cleaned up, nothing left for me to do. Overall the work and experience was very professional and would recommend."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blough's Window Cleaning
4.5(
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"John was prompt and thorough. He bagged all the debris from the gutters and removed it from the premises."
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Exterior painting project
Mulching
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MKS Painting LLC
4.7(
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good, good communication between myself and MK, deck looks very good! Very surprised it turned out like this thought I needed a new deck, not no more!"
interior painting
Interior
Interior
Interior
Interior

+22

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Tradesman Drywall
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Project: Had a suspended drywall ceiling installed Very pleased. Work was done very efficiently. Workers put plastic over floors, walls and door ways. When ceiling was completed the workers washed floors and walls."
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Every final finish is closely examined.
High ceilings finishing
Hallway, hang & finish work.
All drywall is glued to wood studding.

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilson Renovations LLC
5.0(
3
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"Work was done on schedule. Price as was quoted. Workers were able and willing. Clean up of area after construction was great. Future work will include staining in three months. I will work with company in the future ."
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
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Custom Bathroom Remodel

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Jim McDonnell Contracting LLC
4.9(
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

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Warranties offered

"Had our porch painted and it went well! They were super efficient, got it done quickly, cleaned up well and even set the porch back up! Was very happy with the job. Thank you!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+33

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Simpson's Painting and Repairs
4.6(
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Our deck looks fantastic. Good communication. Will definitely hire again. Owner was on the job himself."
Pressure Washing Project
Painting - Interior Project
Pressure Washing Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+36

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Joe's Master Paint LLC
4.9(
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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 Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. The area was kept neat and clean. Work done was great and arrival time was communicated well. Will be happy to hire again."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood, as this helps prevent the surface from cracking. However, it is crucial to wait for the wood to dry out completely from the chemical treatment process before applying a finish. If the wood is still wet, the paint will not adhere properly. The drying time can range from weeks to six months. To test if the wood is ready, drip some water onto a board. If the water is absorbed, the wood is dry enough for painting or staining. If the water beads up on the surface, it needs more time to dry. You can build with the wood while it's still wet, but you must wait for it to dry before painting.

If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn’t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

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