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Q: What is the longest-lasting type of exterior paint?

• <div><p>For the longest-lasting exterior paint, consider acrylic or enamel (oil-based) paints. Acrylic paints, including acrylic latex and acrylic enamel, are known for withstanding harsh weather and sun exposure. Enamel-based paints are also one of the most durable options available. While latex paint is common, it typically has a shorter lifespan than acrylic or oil-based options. The paint's finish also affects its durability; a higher gloss finish is generally more durable. For resistance to moisture and cracking, matte and satin finishes can be effective, while a high-gloss acrylic or oil-based paint offers a combination of maximum longevity and durability.</p></div>

Q: Are there alternatives for waterproofing my deck boards?

• <div><p>Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/polycrylic-vs-polyurethane.htm">Oil-based or water-based sealants</a> soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains&mdash;available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors&mdash;add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.</p></div>

Q: Does bleach harm wood?

• <div><p>Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won&rsquo;t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.</p></div>

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: What is involved in the deck staining or painting process?

• <div><p>The staining or painting process involves cleaning the deck, sanding surfaces, applying a primer (if needed), and carefully applying stain or paint for an even, lasting finish.</p></div>

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Last update on June 04, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
We highly recommend Grubby’s for any tree services needed. When a storm caused a large tree to fall on one of our structures, Grubby’s came and helped us out very promptly. So appreciative! They worked methodically and quickly to move tree, cut it up and place in chipper. Afterwards they...
Grubby's Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
The floor specialist also placed laminate flooring in a bedroom & replaced all wood baseboard trim & stained to match original wood floor stain. The house was 78 years old & looked stunning afterwards.
The Floorist LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Jason was on time, polite, very detailed and conscientiuos. He wasn't done at 5pm so he kept working. He wasn't leaving until the job was DONE perfectly. We had mold and couldn't beleive what came out of our ducts. The air smells great and the house even feels cleaner. We were told...
Duct Depot
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Reviewed in June 2022
Jason was on time, polite, very detailed and conscientiuos. He wasn't done at 5pm so he kept working. He wasn't leaving until the job was DONE perfectly. We had mold and couldn't beleive what came out of our ducts. The air smells great and the house even feels cleaner. We were told...
DIAMOND HOME CENTER L.L.C - Citrus
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very well, one tree was by high wires and neighbors garage and he put it on the ground with no issues. Cleanup was completed with no damage to yard.
Oak Ridge Tree Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2022
Chris was prompt efficient and did a great job and he was a great guy too. -Bernard and Sheila V.
Hover Logging and Tree Services
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Reviewed in August 2021
Ryan and his Crew removed 3 trees that were very tall... They were awesome! They were knowledgeable, precise and really sincere. The work was perfectly done. Tremendous job cleaning up afterwards. Would recommend to anyone. They are awesome!!! Jack & Louise
Oak Ridge Tree Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2021
Great job. Fast and professional.
North West Gutters, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2012
Mr. Schumann worked with a detailed construction plan. He had to remove the existing deck and dispose of those materials. He ordered and delivered all the building materials. The deck turned out great - two levels, stairs and railings - the work was done on time as scheduled.
Missota Contracting Inc
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Hover Logging and Tree 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 Minong, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris and his staff did an excellent job in taking down a couple of trees and cleaning up afterwards. He also did a side project for us and we were quite pleased. Chris is very professional and easy work to work with. Highly recommend Hover Logging."

Response time2 days

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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

Serving Minong, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerry's Painting team was outstanding and professional. Communication was great, choosing colors was easy. I changed my mind last minute on the stain for our porch. The company worked seamisly to make sure our home was exactly as we envisioned. Careful attention to detail was given. We would recommend this company 5 out of 5 stars."

+21

Response time4 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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

Serving Minong, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional. Very very satisfied."

Response time3 days

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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

Serving Minong, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Steve is a hard working person. Who made our bathroom level again. He is fair, honest and trustworthy. He took photographs, because it's a crawl space and kept us informed through out the process. I would hire him in a minute should we have another job come up!!!! Thank you Steve!!!!!"

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

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Luxury Designs Drywall & Painting, 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 Minong, WI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge and team have done multiple jobs for me and have done great work. I will look to them again for my next project!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Preferred Building & Remodeling

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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 Minong, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"The work was excellent and as I wanted to look and then some. Very polite men to work with."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Norseman Superior Construction, 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 Minong, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I heard from Baard the very next morning after giving my request to HomeAdvisor. Was able to meet him at location for the power washing & staining of decks, plus washing house siding. He came with a proposal which I was pleased with. Accepted his recommended color of stain for the decks. Even though the projected was delayed some by rain, Baard got the job done as quickly as possible. I will ditto what others have said, prompt, on time and professional. I would recommend him and hire him again."

Response time3 days

Recommended by85%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 Minong, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Nicholas Palm Tile and Stone

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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 Minong, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nic was professional, courteous, and ensured that I was happy and satisfied with his work. I would definitely hire him again to help with my future home projects."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Scott's Sandblasting & Painting - Home Facebook

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

Serving Minong, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quite satisfactory - did everything he needed to do. Did not leave a mess, and I was away from the property for most of the time he was doing the project."

Response time10 mins

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

For the longest-lasting exterior paint, consider acrylic or enamel (oil-based) paints. Acrylic paints, including acrylic latex and acrylic enamel, are known for withstanding harsh weather and sun exposure. Enamel-based paints are also one of the most durable options available. While latex paint is common, it typically has a shorter lifespan than acrylic or oil-based options. The paint's finish also affects its durability; a higher gloss finish is generally more durable. For resistance to moisture and cracking, matte and satin finishes can be effective, while a high-gloss acrylic or oil-based paint offers a combination of maximum longevity and durability.

Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. Oil-based or water-based sealants soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains—available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors—add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

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.

The staining or painting process involves cleaning the deck, sanding surfaces, applying a primer (if needed), and carefully applying stain or paint for an even, lasting finish.

The Minong, WI homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

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