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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: 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: Do you have to seal a deck after power washing?

• <div><p>Yes, it is generally a very good idea to seal your deck after pressure washing. Power washing removes not only dirt and debris but also a thin layer of wood, leaving the surface exposed and more susceptible to weathering. Sealing is almost always needed after this process. After a general cleaning, sealing isn't automatically necessary if the existing sealant is still intact. You can test the surface by placing a few drops of water on it. If the water beads up, the sealant is working. If it soaks into the wood, it's time to apply a new sealant. If it has been a few years, it's wise to remove the old sealant, wash the deck, and reseal for maximum protection.</p></div>

Q: Can you waterproof all wood?

• <div><p>Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn&rsquo;t need another coating.</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>

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Last update on July 06, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
The project was repairing a drain pipe between two ponds that had been blocked for years. The solution wasn’t obvious so the approach needed multiple options. A study and review of the site and situation revealed some settling in the asphalt driveway covering the 3” PVC drain pipe. Robert...
Roberts Bobcat & Handyman Services
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Reviewed in August 2025
Did a superb lawn job on my property. I recommend Ray's green lawn service.
Ray's Green Lawns
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Reviewed in May 2022
Great price did an excellent job got it done fast. And the cleanup was fantastic, There was absolutely no damage to my lawn. I would highly recommend them. No need to go anywhere else. Great crew!
North East Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very prompt left finished job clean no mess on any doors nice coverage on drive would highly recommend
W ASPHALT LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
The good: he finished the job (sort of) The bad: He wasn't aware of building codes (for a safe deck) e.g. I had to personally micromanage for proper support of post bracing. Also, I had to point out the posts weren't plumb (very bad) which he sort of fixed. Did not properly space spindles on...
INTEGRITY IMPROVEMENTS & Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2017
Went great. Called in the morning and arrived at noon same day. Chris managed to get hoses to second floor up fire escape and did great job of cleaning carpet, moving furniture and working **** ** stains. Estimate given was twenty dollars more than he ended up charging.
SERVICE MASTER CO
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Reviewed in January 2015
This is our second time working with Corey. It was a wonderful experience to work with a contractor that takes pride in his workmanship. Corey had the the wood stained to match our new cabinets and he built a custom front to the bar, it turned out great! We will use him again to remodel our...
Kaufmann Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
These guys really know what they are doing!? Jan fit this major deck/patio repair into his schedule when things fell through with another contractor (I preferred Jan, but the other bid was lower - turns out, it was an unrealistic bid and the guy kept putting off the work for 8 months before I...
Borgwardt Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2012
Jeff steam cleaned all of our carpeting in the house before we moved in. He did have some challenges with a few stains, but he came back and took care of those. <br />
Mint Condition Carpet & Upholstery
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Reviewed in June 2012
This inspection was a total waste of time and hard earned money! He failed to check the operation of most of the appliances. He neglected to inform us that the three decks weren't built in a safe to code manner. He wrote that the sump pump was in good condition and working properly. The only...
HOMEREVIEW INSPECTION SERVICES LLC
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Solace Property Solutions, LLC

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In business since 2024

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"Very meticulous! Prompt, clean, beautiful work! Very pleased to have selected this company and will hire again to stain my deck."

+57

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Response rate98%

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S&S Painting and Restoration, LLC

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Serving Valders, 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."

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Response rate90%

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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!"

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Response time2 days

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Recommended by88%of homeowners

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

Serving Valders, 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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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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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

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Serving Valders, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"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 Valders, 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."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Valders, WI and surrounding areas

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"Hardwood floor refinishing and they did an excellent job!! I was impressed and it was very reasonably priced"

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, it is generally a very good idea to seal your deck after pressure washing. Power washing removes not only dirt and debris but also a thin layer of wood, leaving the surface exposed and more susceptible to weathering. Sealing is almost always needed after this process. After a general cleaning, sealing isn't automatically necessary if the existing sealant is still intact. You can test the surface by placing a few drops of water on it. If the water beads up, the sealant is working. If it soaks into the wood, it's time to apply a new sealant. If it has been a few years, it's wise to remove the old sealant, wash the deck, and reseal for maximum protection.

Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn’t need another coating.

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.

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