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Q: Should I stain my deck with a brush or rag?

• <div><p>Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.</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: What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div><p>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:</p><ul><li><p>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</p></li><li><p>Scraping away loose paint</p></li><li><p>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</p></li><li><p>Caulking gaps and openings</p></li><li><p>Priming with a quality paint primer</p></li><li><p>Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">paint finish</a></p></li><li><p>Adding a second coat</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain should you put on cedar?

• <div><p>The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won&rsquo;t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain is too much?

• <div><p>Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don&rsquo;t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.</p></div>

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Last update on September 03, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
What started out as a simple deck renewal ended up being a complete rebuild! Dry rot, things not up to code, etc. So Happy with the results! Michael was professional, courteous & did a great job with clean up! He had some really great ideas as He went along! Good eye for making the deck "Pop"!...
Liberty Bell Builders LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
He was professional, timely, and went above and beyond the original scope of the job. I have a commercial property that has wood floors from 1901. The floors had layers of old stain, carpet glue and staples. He and his team took care of all of it. This photo was towards the end of the job. The...
S & S Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Jerry worked for 5 hours on my 9 X12 deck and it looks great. Stripped and brightened to look like a new deck. A nice guy who still believes in quality work. He even returns phone calls !!!
Premier Exterior Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in September 2020
Excellent work! Very happy with the caulking and staining of our log home they did for us - very tedious work but did a great job. Would definitely recommend Mike's Handyman and Remodeling Service.
Mike's Handyman and Remodeling Service
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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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Reviewed in June 2018
We had our pier decking painted. It looks great! They were very concerned about the quality of their work to meet their standards and please the customer.
S&S Painting and Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
Let me start by saying we previously had a deck in our backyard. It had been stained multiple time over the past few years and we were starting to see signs of rot. We called Five in order to get a design of a smaller deck to not have to deal with this problem in the future. We were informed of...
TECH FIVE Design & Build
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Reviewed in May 2017
So far the deck has been washed & will b stained as soon as weather permits. Great job so far!
Coker's Custom Painting
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Reviewed in August 2016
Waited a day after they were shampooed and very noticeable stains still shown as well as lines/streaks where it was cleaned more than the other. Pet urine odor was removed and good. Contacted owner John Grota and was going to come out a few days later but our schedules conflicted. Left a message...
Grota's Chem-Dry
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Reviewed in August 2013
I asked him to build the deck surrounding our new aboveground pool, with an attachment to our existing screen porch. From the first time we met Jeff, he seemed to have a real sense of what we desired and set about making it happen. When it came time to doing the actual work, he was punctual and...
Timbercrest Construction, LLC
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Solace Property Solutions, LLC

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

Serving Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"My house has never been cleaner, she cleaned places I would have never thought about. She did my vaulted ceilings and lights to go with it, and it turned out amazing along with every other room in my house! She cleaned phenomenally and cannot wait for the next cleaning!"

+57

Response time1 day

Response rate98%

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S&S Painting and Restoration, LLC

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

Serving Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Bob and his crew were great and easy to work with. In addition to painting, they added railing to my porch, replaced some rotting boards, and trimmed some trees. To my surprise they also threw in a power wash to my deck that was desperately needed. Iâ m thrilled with their work."

+14

Response time1 day

Response rate90%

75 neighbors recently requested a quote

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S&S Painting and Restoration LLC

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In business since 2018

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"We love the new paint in the kitchen, living room and bedroom!!! We really appreciate that you followed through and got the project done so fast like you promised before Thanksgiving! Your crew was prompt, respectful and willing to wait for me to bring the different paint which I cannot be more grateful for! I would highly recommend S&S to friends for future projects!"

+33

Response time2 days

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NBS EXTERIOR PAINTING

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Serving Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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NBs Exterior Painting is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Serving Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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"Very well!! Bob was very pleasant to work with. He was very conscientious about correct colors and quality of the materials we requested. Did excellent prep, caulking and priming. Great trim work. Was able to work with us on scheduling. I would certainly use him again and happily give him a high recommendation to others.
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Serving Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"It was great. It was done in a timely manner. They moved a gas grill that was in the way for me but it was put back in place once the work was done."

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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 Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Our roof is 20 years old and showing some staining and a few edges curling but otherwise not leaking a pretty solid. Ben was honest with us and said we could get some good years out of the roof, yet. We had him do some minor gutter. He worked right alongside his crew and made sure they did thorough work.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners

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

Serving Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Alive maintenance was prompt, professional, and affordable. I was embarrassed by the condition I allowed them to get to. Alive's employee never made me feel like I had been neglectful, I really appreciated that."

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Extreme Paint Professionals of Green Bay

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Serving Mount Calvary, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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"Paul and his crew did a fantastic job from quote to finish. They had the right equipment to reach our high living room ceiling without tearing up the house."

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood 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.

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted
Scraping away loose paint
Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris
Caulking gaps and openings
Priming with a quality paint primer
Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish
Adding a second coat
Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

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