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Q: Should I stain or seal my cedar deck or fence?

• <div><p>Yes, staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan, typically by five to 10 years. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it can still fall victim to moisture, sun exposure, and rot over time. Applying a treatment creates a protective shield that helps prevent splintering, fading, and decay, preserving the wood's strength and appearance. A combination stain and sealer often provides the best protection, as it soaks into the wood grain rather than just sitting on top. This offers superior defense against UV damage and rot and lasts longer than a sealer alone. To maintain the wood's natural look, consider using a near-translucent stain. You should plan to reapply the stain or sealer every two to three years.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you put too much stain on a deck?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: Will painting a composite decking prevent warping?

• <div><p>The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best. </p></div>

Q: Is wood stain flammable after it dries?

• <div><p>Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.</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>

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Last update on June 07, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
I wanted to have my driveway power-washed because it had old oil and paint stains. I contacted Surfex Pro, and they gave me a reasonable price, so I decided to go ahead with it. I was very happy with their work and plan to use them again for my home's exterior and sidewalks. I highly recommend...
SurfexPro
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Reviewed in March 2023
Just wow! They were so good I will definitely call them again when I need work. The worked within my budget and made my deck fantastic! I canâ t say enough good things about them. You will not be sorry about their professionalism work ethic and workmanship!
Outdoor Living Designs
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Reviewed in January 2023
Eric, the one that I had do my staining. The table looks absolutely gorgeous. He was very nice to work with. And I would give him a five star on the finishing would highly recommend him to anyone beautiful work he does.
Eric's Repair
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Reviewed in July 2022
Trent from Sipich Construction and his friend worked for days sanding, cleaning and painting our deck. He did a beautiful job and even came back another day to make sure we were happy with what heÃ¢Â Â d done. The deck is beautiful! We also asked him to paint a door, fix a garage door and...
Sipich Builders
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Reviewed in December 2021
If you want the job done well you have to oversee them at ALL times or else they will cut corners. For example, they did not replace some rotted decking, they did not install the 1x2 on the facia, and they gave me a 4-year warranty and I called them for what they failed to do and they are...
C&R Construction & Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2020
Juan stained by main door. His work is outstanding and I strongly recommend him.
JV WOW
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Reviewed in October 2018
Israel is very knowledgeable of carpet and stains. Attentive to detail and other furnishings in our RV. Polite and professional. Definately recommend services.
Reliable Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2017
Found the source of the leak with the help of specialized "listening" equipment. They repaired the leak and left the deck in perfect condition. They cleaned and swept up the area after completing the work.
AAA POOL LEAK DETECTION
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Reviewed in April 2017
They did a great job! Not only did they do everything on the docket, they went out of their way to try to help us get a stain out of our driveway. They showed up each day on time and got the job done in basically three days. On the fourth day they checked over their work and touched up a spot...
Juan's Painting Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
Crew was very friendly, did an awesome job on the power wash in spite of the bees they encountered while power washing the deck. Can't wait to see the final outcome after they finish painting. They also helped to repair the deck railings and steps.
Carpet and Tile Plus
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Red Dot Construction & Painting

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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 Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team of painters was very efficient, coordinated and worked during the time frame agreed. When they finished, they cleaned up most of what came out from the brick walls and the wood. They painted the wood around the house and the bricks beautifully white. For some extra money they did pressure wash on the cement slabs around the house, making them look clean. My house now looks neat and clean! Thank you very much George and your Reddot team."

+525

Response time6 hrs

Response rate96%

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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New Appearance Construction

4.7(

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

Serving Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"New Appearance did a great painting job on my home. They also repaired parts of my fence. I am satisfied and would recommend them to friends and family."

+14

Response time11 hrs

Response rate94%

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"He was very friendly, efficient & knowledgeable. I would hire him again in an INSTANT!!!!!"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate95%

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South Texas Construction

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

Serving Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"They are very professional and did a great job. They also painted and stain interior of house along with installing granite counters kitchen and bath rooms. I would hire them again. Great job."

+14

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Two Guys Handyman Service

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

Serving Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

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Local professional handyman with over 10 years experience will handle any job in the RGV to your satisfaction! Guaranteed work at a fair price. No job too small.\n\nJobs include: \nInstallations of any kind ( all appliances, faucets, ceiling fans, security cameras, TV mounts, etc.) Furniture assembly,\nInterior and exterior paint, tile work, wall patching, add or remove walls, finish carpentry, roof repairs, window washing, and any type of miscellaneous work needed around the house \n\nHablamos español\n\n

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Roofing Solutions Co. RGV

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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 Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Roofing Solutions (Jim Hernandez)from Mission, Tx. Extremely professional, will definitely hired him again. 100% recommended"

+12

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 Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Interior and exterior painting Very professional trustworthy and honest"

+47

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

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"Me ayuda con nuestro laminado en nuestra nueva casa tengo una calificación de 10 con este constructor y remodelador de hogares"

Trabajo de laminado 100 % terminado con los mejores terminos

+120

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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

Serving Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"They did a wonderful job of replacing damaged soffits and fascia boards and painted exterior wood. Also fast and professional."

+58

Response time3 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Rodriguez Cleaning Services

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 Edcouch, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"This company is awesome. Over helpful, extremely fair with pricing. It cost a lot less than what I anticipated. They are very friendly and trustworthy."

Response time1 day

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Yes, staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan, typically by five to 10 years. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it can still fall victim to moisture, sun exposure, and rot over time. Applying a treatment creates a protective shield that helps prevent splintering, fading, and decay, preserving the wood's strength and appearance. A combination stain and sealer often provides the best protection, as it soaks into the wood grain rather than just sitting on top. This offers superior defense against UV damage and rot and lasts longer than a sealer alone. To maintain the wood's natural look, consider using a near-translucent stain. You should plan to reapply the stain or sealer every two to three years.

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.

The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

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.

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