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Q: Can I paint over old paint on my porch?

• <div><p>Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what&rsquo;s on there. Most of the time, you&rsquo;ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that&rsquo;s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won&rsquo;t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you&rsquo;re switching colors.</p></div>

Q: How long does wood stain last?

• <div><p>Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it&rsquo;s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.</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>

Q: What lasts longer on a deck, stain or paint?

• <div><p>When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to <b>10 years</b> of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at <b>two to three years</b>. </p></div>

Q: What costs are associated with exterior painting or staining?

• <div><p>Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.</p></div>

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Last update on January 08, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Brian did a meticulous job of pulling down and replacing our deck, using stronger and better materials. We’ve had many positive comments from friends and relatives about the quality, looks, strength, and rigidity of the new deck. Brian is flexible and easy to work with. We started with a simple...
The Great Wide Open
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Reviewed in November 2024
Ali and his team did really nice work installing 3 panes of glass, including a really odd sized piece. Even though the job was small they were able to come out quickly to take measurements and they gave me competitive pricing. Both Ali and his technician were communicative, prompt and helpful. ...
Aria Glass, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Rick did a mud, tape and paint job on my 800 square foot first level on Orcas Island. He did s great job, and I am so pleased with his work. I would recommend him! Thank you Rick.
Creative Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2023
John did a fantastic job installing my pre-finished hardwood maple flooring. It was sorted properly, nailed and trimmed out. Done correctly the first time around.
METHOW VALLEY HANDYMAN LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
I wish every sub performed the way he did... it would make contracting much easier!
Metal Wrks LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
I have had them do lots of work for me in the past two years on two houses. Everything has been great. Any small detail that I thought should be addressed was fixed immediately
Red Rock Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
I am very happy with the deck replacement and house painting done by Greg and Horatio. The deck appears much sturdier than the previous one and the painting on my two-story house looks great. They were fantastic workers, polite and pleasant. Greg came out the day after I phoned and gave me an...
Veria Construction
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Reviewed in August 2019
We had them do our windows, roofing, deck, and siding but I can only choose one category on this site so I choose siding because it was the most expensive piece. We researched hard for one company who could handle our rehab start to finish. We wanted high quality and didn't mind paying a...
Paul Allen Construction Group, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
Very well. Foundation, framing, small roof under edge of deck (over windows in new den), door, windows -- all went very well, on time and at price quoted. Williams was at the building location and on the job almost every day. Williams constantly keep costs in mind, and worked to stay within...
WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in November 2009
Terrible, here's what actually happened: ? Two different colors of stain were used. Neither stain matches original finish. Logs have a dull, dark look to them now, which is unusual for a log home like this. ? It appears no attempt was made to blend the stain from more sun damaged/weathered areas...
Northwest Log Home Care
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Indica Construction LLC

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

Serving Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We contracted with Keith and Jared this Spring to paint our home and out buildings exterior after seeing the job they did on our neighbors home. We could not be happier with their work. They went out of their way to make sure everything was done correctly and to our satisfaction. They were also a pleasure to work with! If you are looking for a first class paint job on your property, you’ll not find a better team! I give them a triple A rating!!!"

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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 Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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

Serving Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the quality of work. Tipton was extremely professional and took the time to tape off all of the molding around the ceilings, floor and windows. The lines came out perfectly straight and there was no mess at all. Also took the time to primer all of the walls so my colors came out exactly the way I wanted them."

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Ybarra Professional Builders

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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 Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

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"Working with the Ybarra team, Daniel, Alfredo, Jacob and Jason was an outstanding experience. We had a large project flattening a slope, installing a retailing wall, cedar fence, pavers, river rock and a railing on our deck. Everything was exactly how we envisioned it and the work was extremely high quality. The team was fast and listened to all of my concerns. There was always someone available to answer my questions throughout the project. Would highly recommend Ybarra for my future projects."

Response time4 days

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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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 Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."

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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 Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job. Very good service, reasonable price and very professional."

This entire house crumbled off it took a lot of effort but if it's loose it ahas to come off!

All white after lots of caulking and primer. Same white is on the trim with a soft lustre to set it apart

All Arborcoat Water Based Stains except doors we resurfaced and stained custom color

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Response time11 hrs

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 Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"They did a lot of work in 4 days , they were very fairly priced for the quality of work done."

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

Serving Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Very pleasant guy, very informative, he was very professional and very open to my ideas about I wanted my home painted."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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LD Prodesign LLC DBA Frog Exterior

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

Serving Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"They're easy to work with, they went above and beyond to get the work done."

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Pacific Bay Construction, LLC

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Deer Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"It was a pleasure working with them."

Response time5 days

Response rate86%

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

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.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years.

Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.

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