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Q: When is the best time to paint a deck?

• <div><p>The best time to paint your deck is when temperatures are neither too cold (below 60 degrees) nor too hot (above 85 degrees). Always paint your deck when there&rsquo;s no risk of rain. For fast-drying paint like acrylic or latex, ensure your deck can dry for at least four hours. Oil-based paints take longer to dry and may require 48 hours to completely cure.</p></div>

Q: Should I wash my deck before staining?

• <div><p>You should always wash your deck before staining to remove debris, built-up grime, mold, mildew, and old, flakey finish. Failing to remove these impurities will cause the stain to look patchy, as it cannot evenly saturate the wood grain. Stain may also have drastically reduced lifespan when applied to a dirty surface. Always wait at least 48 hours after cleaning the wood to apply stain to ensure the surface is fully dry. </p></div>

Q: Will a second coat of stain even out?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stain-wood.htm">Adding a second coat of stain to wood</a> can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.</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>

Q: What happens if an oil-based stain gets wet?

• <div><p>Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn&rsquo;t cause you any problems.</p></div>

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Last update on December 24, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
We are very happy with our new windows Marshall,the slesman, was great to work with. Cory and his install crew were very good. We have three large dogs and they were very good with them.they cleaned up after and explained things very well. Overall they were great to work with. Best price we...
Windows of Wisconsin Inc
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Reviewed in October 2023
Jeremiah gave a free estimate, he arrived on time, did a great job, and cleaned up everything before he left. We were so pleased, we hired him for another job! We will definitely be recommending him to our friends!
Goin Quality Painting and Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2023
Reese was very friendly and efficient. I thought the cost was very reasonable for window cleaning and gutter cleaning.
Select Exterior Services
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Reviewed in May 2023
Too early to comment on the results but the men cleaned up nicely and tha appearance of a MOUSE will deter man how successful the job was. NO MORE EARLY PHONE CALLS BEFORE 8:00 A.M. PLEASE!
USA Insulation Green Bay - Fox Valley
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Reviewed in August 2022
Pete called when he was on his way, was very courteous and left the area very clean. Price was fair, and work very well done.
VG Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
They did an amazing job! Our vinyl plank flooring job included working with a curved wall and fireplace as well as spanning a large area of two rooms and a hallway. They took special care to preserve our trim. At the end of the work day, they also took the time to clean and tidy the area so...
Northwoods Home Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2021
Andy has cleaned for me for about the past six months. He does a phenomenal job. Very thorough very diligent. My home looks great after he is finished!! Very personable and conscientious
Superior Janitorial Services
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Reviewed in September 2020
The level of professionalism with this company was outstanding. We were hindered in getting started due to weather so patience is important as a home owner. Once they were able to start the project, the detail with power washing first, and checking all trim nails before caulking and then...
360 Painting of Green Bay
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Reviewed in February 2020
They gave me a very fair price on trimming my tree and the workmen were not only so polite and professional, they did an extremely good job on trimming my huge maple tree and they cleaned the yard up to perfection when they were done. I will hire them again when the time comes to take the tree...
Monster Tree Service of Northeast Wisconsin
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Reviewed in June 2018
Jeff and his crew did an amazing job! Very professional. Cleaned up completely when they were done. Great deck! A ++++
Leclerc Remodeling, LLC
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