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Q: What is better: wet-sanding or dry-sanding?

• <div><p>Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it&rsquo;s a good option if you&rsquo;re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you&rsquo;re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don&rsquo;t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.</p></div>

Q: How long should I wait between coats?

• <div><p>When applying multiple coats, wait<b> four to six hours</b> for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.</p></div>

Q: Can you put too much sealer on a deck?

• <div><p>Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. </p></div>

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: How many coats of stain on a deck?

• <div><p>Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal. </p></div>

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Last update on June 10, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
We recently hired Balsamroot Exteriors to replace our roof and gutters. The experience was flawless from start to finish. The initial consultation was refreshing. They gave an honest assessment and didn't force any immediate, high-pressure decisions, no "buy it now" sales tactics....
Balsamroot Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
I am very pleased with Cole's. The cleaners were the best!
Cole's Custom Cleaning, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2024
They really know their stuff on the specifications and performance of the various tint possibilities. I got great advice from Melissa and the technicians did a fabulous job on the install. It looks great and my furnishings are now protected.
Window Tints Everything, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2024
Excellent roof and experience! Thankfully, they were able to squeeze us in between other jobs and they tore off our old roof and put on a new roof and left our place nice and clean. I would 100% hire them again.
A and S Roofing and Construction LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
These guys showed up with short notice and got our building prepped for winter weather. They did excellent work, showed up when they said the would and were pleasant to deal with. Very pleased!
Snowline Excavation
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Reviewed in June 2023
I asked to have steps leading to deck replaced they did a good job on them. The raking was replaced as requested, however the boards on the floor of the deck that were not replaced were not tightened down, so the deck still has loose boards, for the price they could have taken a few more...
Gold Creek Construction Co.
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Reviewed in June 2023
My project was a difficult one! I had to have a mound system put in do to the land having lots of issues. These guys were awesome with the job they did. They definitely WORK and get stuff done right the first time. Any issue they thought might be a problem they were in contact with the...
Property Care Services
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Reviewed in December 2022
Tim called promptly and came out within the hour. Cleared snow from driveway and widened so we could get out. Very good job.
Tim Snow Removal Services
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Reviewed in August 2022
Texas Tree Tops provided prompt bid and performed the services quickly. They were very careful while trimming around a power line and in the neighbor's yard.
Texas Tree Tops Tree Services
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Reviewed in June 2022
We were on time crunch to re-roof our home and they got it done on a very timely fashion. The job was very complicated as our roof has multiple different pitches and other issues that needed repair. Everything about our experience was satisfactory!
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Sergiys Quality Painting LLC

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

Serving Colville, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

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"Sergiy did a wonderful job painting our new window casings. Will definitely use him for future projects!"

+11

Response time9 hrs

Response rate95%

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Elias Construction Services 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 Colville, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elias Contruction provided a detailed estimate after inspecting the roof and making some qualified recommendations. The project required a few change orders that were not clarified in writing. I would recommend hiring Elias if you get changes in writing. They cleaned up pretty well although they missed a few things due to finishing in the dark. Overall satisfied with the job and cost was 60% of other bids due to sheathing adjustment."

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Response time1 day

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by14%of homeowners

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Tiny Living Golden Concept 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 Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Christopher was amazing. Showed up on time, worked ALL day, went above and beyond in rebuilding my deck - doubling it in size and painting it also, at NO extra cost from his estimate. I would 100% recommend him for any job, and will have him back to do more for me. His estimate was half of two others. Can't say enough about how happy I am with Christopher, owner of Tiny Living Golden Concept. My search for a fair, honest, reliable handyman to help me with my aging house is over."

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Excellent. Very easy process and it’s never been easier. 10/10 would use again."

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B.A. Finch Construction Services, LLC

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Serving Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy to work with, trustworthy and great craftsmanship!"

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Priority Property Care

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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 Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Priority for my company to help with some renovations at a rental house. While the original scope of the project changed, they were still able to do some work for us, it just took longer than expected. We asked about other projects that needed to be done to which Priority agreed to help, but disappeared when it came time to execute. I'm sure our changes to our work projects didn't help, so I won't fault them, but not communicating with clients and not showing up for more work seems weird."

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Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Serving Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Great job. Experienced and professional painter. Looks great. Thank you!"

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

Serving Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Alpine Painting did a great job painting the exterior of our house. The paint itself looks great, but they also paid attention to various other details, like caulking, trimming tree branches, and thorough cleanup. The entire job was completed within a week. Dan is friendly, polite, and professional. We will definitely hire Alpine Painting again!"

Response time3 days

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KJ Painting and Drywall LLC

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Serving Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job. They were very reasonable. It was great."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Colville, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Went great I supplied my Owen painted the the crew did a great job of peeping the house with a pressure washer and scrapers then painted with sprayer"

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place.

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.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

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