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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: Do I need to sand my porch before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it&rsquo;s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint. </p></div>

Q: What kind of paint do you use on a front porch?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-exterior-paint.htm">best exterior paint</a> for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you&rsquo;ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it&rsquo;s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you&rsquo;ll need to find a formula suited to that material. </p></div>

Q: How do I select the right paint or stain for my home exterior?

• <div><p>Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.</p></div>

Q: What is the best paint to not show dirt on a deck?

• <div><p>If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn&rsquo;t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.</p></div>

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Last update on March 02, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Fast and reliable - well done job
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in February 2026
The cleaning went great and everything was explained with your heating system
Lakeside Heating Cooling and Solar LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Pleasant and very professional. Work ethic not seen too often anymore. Fast response and considerate to my need. Would not hesitate to use Mike again or recommend to others.
Semperfi Trucking Tree and Debris Service
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Reviewed in December 2023
We hired Joe for our home in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. He was the best man for the job in every way! He arrived early, and spoke to us about the specific removal of very large trees that were dead when we purchased the home. These were over 4 stories tall! He easily tackled the job in two...
Battle Axe Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2023
Sam came out and assessed my issue. He repaired my garage door and was very professional and honest. I would highly recommend them for all your garage door needs!!
Easy Garage Door, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Do you want it done right and do you want it done now? Call Flint Stone Sevices ASAP! Do it! Do it now!
Flint Stone Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Very very excellent crew who did wonderful work in a quick clean manner. Am having them return in the fall for yet more tree removal of some scary trees...so pleased with their work
Keystone Tree Services
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Reviewed in May 2020
cages set but no catch so far-not his fault-animal is not being very cooperative
Nuisance Animal Control-Frank Menini
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Reviewed in May 2019
not very good, they used some leftover shingles from other jobs that did not match and where scratched up, never show up when they said they would every time they nailed shingles on the garage it took finish off the shingles
Bjorkstrand Metal Roofing
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Reviewed in February 2016
Fred Showed up at our house at the beginning of December of 2014 to discuss the work we needed to have done in our home. We had a leaky basement and Fred stated he could fix it. He looked over the work and gave us a quote. He also stated he could get the work done in about 4 or 5 days and for...
Fred the Plumber
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Hover Logging and Tree Services

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Serving Winter, WI and surrounding areas

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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

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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 Winter, WI and surrounding areas

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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."

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Response time4 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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J&BZ Services

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Serving Winter, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Family owned business my fiance and myself run the company. We’ve have about 20 years of experience with various handyman jobs, flooring installations, painting and gutters. We live in Park Fall and are willing to service Price county and surrounding areas. We firmly believe in doing the job right the first time and if it’s not good enough for my own house it’s not good enough for a customers house. We hope to help you out with any services that you may need!

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Elite Stucco & EIFS Solutions

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Serving Winter, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Sergio was excellent! He worked through some cold and wet weather to complete a pretty large repair at my church. The results were outstanding!"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Preferred Building & Remodeling

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Serving Winter, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Amazing. Cleaned up when they done as well"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Winter, 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."

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Nicholas Palm Tile and Stone

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Serving Winter, 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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Serving Winter, WI and surrounding areas

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

MAZE PAINTS LLC delivers professional, reliable painting services for commercial and residential projects across Wisconsin. Customers choose us for clean prep, quality materials, and finishes that last. Every project is handled with clear communication, efficient scheduling, and attention to detail from start to finish. We focus on doing the job right the first time so your space looks sharp, clean, and professionally finished.

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ODonnells Custom Finishes, LLC

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Serving Winter, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He's very good! I would hire him again!"

Response time4 days

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 Winter, 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

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.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.

If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn’t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.

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