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Q: How often should you treat your wood deck?

• <div><p>You should treat your deck with stain or sealer every two to three years to ensure it stays durable and protected from the elements. If you have a painted deck, we suggest repainting it every 10 years. You should clean your deck annually and inspect it for loose or damaged boards, screws, and nails. By maintaining your wood deck, you ensure its longevity, durability, and appearance.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you&rsquo;ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

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: What is the best paint to not show dirt on a deck?

• <div><p>If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Should decks be painted or stained?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-paint-or-stain-my-deck.htm">Decks can either be stained or painted</a>, depending on your preference. Typically stain is less expensive than paint, but paint offers more color options that might better match your aesthetic. No matter what you choose, both options protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear. </p></div>

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Last update on December 12, 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 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 January 2018
Claudia recently helped us purchase land in Londonderry. As soon as we started working with her it was clear that she was an all-in member of our team. She had extremely insightful advice for every step of the process. She was familiar with the history of the property itself as well as the key...
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
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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 April 2017
I have used this company for years and highly recommend them. They are professional and reliable. They are very careful to protect the siding and heat pump from getting stained. The deck always looks great after they've done the work.
Power Wash Plus Inc
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