Top 10 deck staining and sealing services in Saco, ME

Porch Pro Headshot Handyman Services
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
(1,359)
I am a handyman servicing the greater Lincoln, Maine area with general carpentry services, deck installation, fence installation, rot repair, window and door replacement.
I am a handyman servicing the greater Lincoln, Maine area with general carpentry services, deck installation, fence installation, rot repair, window and door replacement.
Porch Pro Headshot Biddeford Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
(42)
"Started on tine. Finished on time. Cleaned up every night. We were so pleased with the results we recommend them to our daughter when she bought a new house. She had a lot of wood molding that needed to be painted white and it turned out beautiful!"
"Started on tine. Finished on time. Cleaned up every night. We were so pleased with the results we recommend them to our daughter when she bought a new house. She had a lot of wood molding that needed to be painted white and it turned out beautiful!"
Porch Pro Headshot Summit Construction & Design
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
(8)
"I have had 2 fairly extensive jobs done (2019 & 2021). I have been equally amazed & impressed with the professionalism, quality of work and respect to my home, budget & timeline. I will, without a doubt, be calling again. Well run company with talented, detail oriented employees."
"I have had 2 fairly extensive jobs done (2019 & 2021). I have been equally amazed & impressed with the professionalism, quality of work and respect to my home, budget & timeline. I will, without a doubt, be calling again. Well run company with talented, detail oriented employees."
Porch Pro Headshot Phil's Quality Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
(8)
Take your home to the next level. Give your home the personality and the character that reflects the person(s) or family you are, choose colors that will change or impact your moods. If you have a home office or an area of study in your home for you and other family members. Picking the right col...Read more about Phil's Quality Painting
Take your home to the next level. Give your home the personality and the character that reflects the person(s) or family you are, choose colors that will change or impact your moods. If you have a home office or an area of study in your home for you and other family members. Picking the right col...Read more about Phil's Quality Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Handy Gal Professional Painters
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Handy Gal Painting Service is a full service painting company offering high quality craftsmanship with an eye for detail. Our mission is to treat our clients and their home or work spaces with courtesy and respect; to provide not only excellent craftsmanship, but also excellent customer service.
Handy Gal Painting Service is a full service painting company offering high quality craftsmanship with an eye for detail. Our mission is to treat our clients and their home or work spaces with courtesy and respect; to provide not only excellent craftsmanship, but also excellent customer service.
Porch Pro Headshot Backman Painting Co.
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Matt Backman has over sixteen consecutive years in the industry and has developed the skills and business practices to meet his customer's needs. A quality job done right is his number one priority. As the owner, he is on site at all jobs to make sure the end result exceeds his client's expectation...Read more about Backman Painting Co.
Matt Backman has over sixteen consecutive years in the industry and has developed the skills and business practices to meet his customer's needs. A quality job done right is his number one priority. As the owner, he is on site at all jobs to make sure the end result exceeds his client's expectation...Read more about Backman Painting Co.
Porch Pro Headshot Prime Lines General Contracting Inc.
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Prime Lines aims to offer quality, timely, and affordable contracting services in the Southern Maine region.
Prime Lines aims to offer quality, timely, and affordable contracting services in the Southern Maine region.
Porch Pro Headshot Bailey Construction & Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
(16)
We can handle almost any Painting project professionally and reasonably. Covering all of southern Maine.
We can handle almost any Painting project professionally and reasonably. Covering all of southern Maine.
Porch Pro Headshot Jack's Painting Service, LLC
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Jack's Painting Service is a painting company from South Portland. Offering wood finishing, paint removal, door painting, and deck refinishing, they were established in 2006.
Jack's Painting Service is a painting company from South Portland. Offering wood finishing, paint removal, door painting, and deck refinishing, they were established in 2006.
Porch Pro Headshot Atlantic Home Improvements
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
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Frequently asked questions about deck staining, painting & refinishing companies

Deck stain and sealer serve basically the same function: to preserve wood and protect from moisture and the elements. A deck is exposed to wind, rain, and UV rains all year long. Moisture can lead to fungal and mold growth, and it could rot the wood. Protecting the deck from moisture intrusion can lengthen the life of a deck, and it can prevent individual boards from rotting which could create a safety hazard. A deck sealer is a transparent or clear finish that either forms a clear film on top of the wood or penetrates it. A deck sealer does a great job at protecting wood from moisture, but does not protect it from UV rays.

Prolonged exposure to UV rays dries up the wood’s natural oils causing cracking and splitting. Deck stains have the same moisture resistant qualities as deck sealing. However, deck stain has added pigment. This color is partially transparent which gives deck stain an added UV protection benefit.

Staining and sealing a deck achieve the same basic aim which is to protect the wood from moisture. Deck sealers are usually a clear finish that coats the outside surface of your deck’s wood. Sealer protects the wood from moisture, which is crucial. Unwanted moisture can cause rot, and encourage the growth of mold, fungus and mildew. Deck sealer does not protect the wood from UV rays. ‘’Even protected with deck sealer, your deck’s color may only last three-to-six months before graying and fading. Sealant should be applied once a year, and is relatively simple to apply.

Deck stains penetrate the surface of the wood. Stains contain pigment that changes the color of the wood providing UV protection. There are a wide range of stains. Getting the right level of opacity depends on the wood surface and your personal taste. Applying stain is tricky. It may make sense to hire a deck contractor to apply it for you. While stain is more expensive than sealer, and typically involves hiring a pro, it lasts up to five times longer. A sealed deck will look more professional. Ultimately, the choice as to whether to stain or seal your deck is up to you.

It’s great to be able to enjoy the outdoors on your deck. A deck provides extra room for entertaining, and a way to enjoy fresh air in the comfort of your home. It’s important to protect a wood deck from the elements. Unwanted moisture encourages rot which can weaken the structure of the deck and shorten its useful lifespan. Moisture also encourages harmful fungal and mold growth. Both staining and sealing your deck protects it from moisture. However, staining a deck offers the additional advantage of protecting the wood from UV rays.

Deck stain offers UV protection due to the pigment it contains. The darker the stain, the better the deck stain protects your deck. There is a wide array of stains. Getting the right opacity depends on the surface you are staining and your taste. Staining a deck is more expensive than sealing it. The stain itself is more expensive, and it makes sense to invest in hiring a deck contractor to apply the stain as application can be a bit tricky. However, staining a deck protects it from both moisture and UV rays. Deck stain lasts longer than deck sealant.

It’s important to protect your deck because wood on your deck is exposed to the elements all year long. Rain can seep into the wood and encourage the growth of mildew and fungus. Unwanted moisture leads to rot which weakens wood and shortens the life of your deck. Applying deck sealant protects the wood from moisture. But moisture isn’t the only threat to your deck. UV rays dry out the wood, causing splitting and cracking. In order to protect your deck from both moisture and woods, it makes sense to invest in a deck stain and sealant. The pigment in staining protects your deck from the sun’s harmful rays. Stain is more expensive than a sealant but lasts up to five times as long.

Many stains contain a protective sealant. You can test your deck’s surface to see if the stain with the protective sealant by sprinkling water on the wood periodically. If the water beads up, the sealant in the stain is still working. Some experts recommend resealing your stained deck yearly.

Recent reviews for Saco deck staining & sealing services

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6461

Very good to keep appointment. Very good value. Very responsive in communication.

Scott & Kim are friendly and engaging professionals, willing to do whatever is necessary to make you a satisfied customer. This was a great experience.

- Don Smith
115370

Do not hire this guy. He estimated a job at $400, then did it in 3 hours and insisted his proposal was a flat rate for the job and demanded $400. Plus he seems a bit deranged...I paid him just to get away from him.

- stephen smith
117297

...so, it turns out he is also a teller of tall, self-serving and totally inaccurate tales...another reason to avoid.

- stephen smith

All Deck Staining, Painting & Refinishing Companies in Saco, ME

Porch Pro Headshot AC Vasquez Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Porch Pro Headshot Evan's Home Improvement
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Porch Pro Headshot Americraft
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
I do all phases of carpentry and remodeling. From framing, decks and trim work to Windows, Doors and sheetrock. Also provide handyman Also provide handyman type services.
I do all phases of carpentry and remodeling. From framing, decks and trim work to Windows, Doors and sheetrock. Also provide handyman Also provide handyman type services.
Porch Pro Headshot Dash Property Services
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
No job too Big. No job too small. From interior/exterior repairs, painting, plumbing, electrical, remodels, and renovations. DASH Property Services is your “One Call Solution”.
No job too Big. No job too small. From interior/exterior repairs, painting, plumbing, electrical, remodels, and renovations. DASH Property Services is your “One Call Solution”.
Porch Pro Headshot Kyle Bjelf painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Working hard everyday. Hard worker, free estimates, honest, and treat every customer with respect.
Working hard everyday. Hard worker, free estimates, honest, and treat every customer with respect.
Porch Pro Headshot S & P Construction
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
S & P is a customer oriented company with a heavy emphasis on quality work and really try to adapt for our customers wants and needs to really give them a once in a life time experience with a one of a kind companyb
S & P is a customer oriented company with a heavy emphasis on quality work and really try to adapt for our customers wants and needs to really give them a once in a life time experience with a one of a kind companyb
Porch Pro Headshot Hill's Construction
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Porch Pro Headshot Patriot General Contracting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Porch Pro Headshot McLane Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
We are a full service painting contractor serving the residential, industrial and commercial marketplaces.
We are a full service painting contractor serving the residential, industrial and commercial marketplaces.
Porch Pro Headshot Jjs remodeling
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Porch Pro Headshot Lady's Touch Painting Inc
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Porch Pro Headshot Clive Bragdon Painting
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine
Clive Bragdon Painting offers 40 years of experience.
Clive Bragdon Painting offers 40 years of experience.
Porch Pro Headshot Stonegate Painting Company
Deck Staining and Sealing
Serves Saco, Maine

Latest projects near Saco

Recent projects booked on Porch
Scarborough 04074
Deck Staining and Sealing
Start Date
I'm flexible
Area to stain or seal
Deck
SQFT of work area
Less than 150 sq. ft.
Type of wood
Cedar
Previously stained or painted
Never stained or painted