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Q: Do you need a top coat on a painted deck?

• <div><p>The need for a topcoat on a painted deck depends on various factors, primarily the type of paint used and your desired level of protection. Many premium deck paint formulations are self-sealing, eliminating the necessity for an additional topcoat. These paints often have built-in additives that substantially protect against moisture, UV rays, and everyday wear and tear.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to seal a deck after power washing?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s generally a very good idea to seal your deck after <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-pressure-wash-house.htm">pressure washing</a>. Power washing removes dirt and debris, but also a thin layer of wood. Without sealing, exposed wood can weather more quickly. Power washing will also leave you with a clean surface that will be much easier to stain and seal.</p><p></p></div>

Q: How long does stain take to dry?

• <div><p>While most stains will be dry to the touch within 12 hours, it can take up to 48 hours to fully cure. That means that while your stain might not be sticky within 12 hours, it&rsquo;s still not recommended to get it wet or touch it until it&rsquo;s had a chance to set for at least 24 to 48 hours.</p></div>

Q: Is satin or matte better for woodwork?

• <div><p>Satin is considered one of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-paint-trims.htm">best types of paint for baseboards and trim</a>, along with doors and cabinets. Its soft sheen can help enhance architectural details while standing up to frequent cleaning and everyday wear. Matte finishes are prone to scuffs and harder to clean, making them less practical for high-touch surfaces such as doors. </p></div>

Q: How do you keep stain rags from combusting?

• <div><p>Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible. </p></div>

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Last update on December 13, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Project was exterior paint and minor carpentry of medium sized home and stain and paint of a large deck. Project completed on time (only 1 rain delay) and team was very professional (clean, quiet, courteous, on time). Fernando was a good communicator as the project was underway, and let me...
Missi Painting
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Reviewed in April 2025
Josiah and his team came in to do drywall installation as well and prime and paint. They are an A+ team to work with. Communication was great as well as the quality of the work. We had some challenges with other contractors that they worked around. Due to the other contractors Josiah wasn’t able...
Durf's Interior Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2024
We worked with Rick for our Deck repair. He reached out fast, in a very practical and efficient way. Got the job done quickly and professionally. As we have not been on site, he kept us well informed with pictures and add. updates. Already asked for a quote for the next project.
Jones Country Services
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Reviewed in June 2023
From start to finish a wonderful experience! From the initial meeting to the finishing inspection every representative gave freely of their time and experience! Ayo, Kevin, Mike and Sam and the work crew we re all awesome! Meticulous knowledgeable and super friendly. I never felt pressured to...
Power Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2022
On time and professional real thorough with the maid services 5stars
Caribbean Style Cleaning and More
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Reviewed in April 2021
Scott is excellent. Timely, professional, and the work he does is just outstanding. He did a big Trex deck for us, and the day he finished we had him start on 2 other decking projects, which pretty much says it all. Go with Scott, you won't be disappointed!
Mountain House Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2019
I brought a wool area rug to them to see if it could be cleaned. It had been in storage for close to a decade and I told them it was stained and asked them to let me know if they thought it could be cleaned. I got a call telling me they had cleaned it and it would be cleaner smelling (I had no...
Capital Vacuums
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Reviewed in November 2018
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! John Alden, his son and his workers are A M A Z I N G!! We purchased our home six years ago. A really cool Stickley Bungalow, that was built in 1910 - a one story, somewhat 'rambling' (several additions, lots of angles), large home. With a lot of inside work to do, we...
Alden Painting
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Reviewed in July 2017
Am very impressed - Dave was prompt, pleasant, respectful ---- PLUS the work he did is excellent. My rug is about 23 years old and had never been truly cleaned. I told Dave I did not expect "a miracle" ...... well, in the carpet cleaning world - he did one ----- stains that over the...
Green Valley Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2015
The team did great work. I was most impressed with the speed: They took down the old deck and had almost completed the new one in just one day. The second day was spent on the cabled railings. I enjoyed working with the salesperson and continued to have good communication with him between the...
Deck Masters
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