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Q: What kind of wood stain should I choose?

• <div><p>Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it&rsquo;s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain is too much?

• <div><p>Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don&rsquo;t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.</p></div>

Q: Does bleach harm wood?

• <div><p>Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won&rsquo;t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.</p></div>

Q: How long does exterior paint need to dry before it rains?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that&rsquo;s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. </p></div>

Q: How much does a five-gallon bucket of stain cover?

• <div><p>A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you&rsquo;re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you&rsquo;ll need.</p></div>

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Last update on November 08, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Marvin and his crew were attentive, hard working, and did a great job on our wood deck. I definitely recommend them. A good value too.
MCN Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
James and crew did an excellent job pressure washing my house, deck, underneath deck, pool deck, concrete pads and front porch and sidewalk. Very very reasonable price.Super nice guys and very professional. They when above and beyond one side of my house because it had mold. They got everything...
Jam'z Pressure Washer Service
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Reviewed in July 2023
Energetic and helpful. Cleaned roof of moss and mold and deck as well. Helped me rearrange deck furniture. Great job.
Under One Roof Home Liquidation and Estate Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
We replaced an existing deck with a screened in porch with a fireplace and all TREX decking. Absolutely beautiful!! We live on the porch now. The workmanship was excellent. The entire team was knowledgeable and great to work with. We will definitely use Town and Country Renovations for...
Town and Country Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
Horrible!!! Poor job done. He had to clean remove the first staining job and reapply a better stain. It took months for him too complete because he always had bigger jobs to so despite the fact he was paid in full for the job since he was a "friend" still another poor job done and he wont come...
Leonard Nolen Paint Contractor Inc
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Reviewed in August 2019
Showed up on time, cleaned up work area at the end of each work day. Easy to work with and called to make sure I was happy with project as it progressed. Deck is beautiful! Will use them again for future projects.
Mason Company of Virginia Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2017
Went great! Two of the pine trees were very close to the deck. No damage to deck. Clean up was remarkable. This is the 3rd time I'ved used Extreme Tree. I'll certainly use them again.
Extreme Tree Company
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Reviewed in January 2016
Deck was thoroughly planned out with 6"x6" posts and 2x10 support every 12". Decking was run at a 45 degree angle to the joists which made a beautiful modern effect, and extra strong. A hot tub was placed on a platform so it came only 18" over the finished deck. Work is beautiful. I took...
Jackson & Jackson Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2015
The building permit was secured and the job started promptly on the date agreed to. The removal of the old deck was accomplished with haste and the job site was cleaned in prep for the new deck. All materials arrived promptly and the work commenced. The two gentlemen working on my deck were...
Dollman Construction, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2012
It went well, Greg always does a good job. He installed lights on deck as well.
RG Grimes Construction
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