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Avatar for AURORA SERVICE LLC
AURORA SERVICE LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My rental property needed the paint and small repairs. Aurora service staff was very professional, kind and timely. The finished work looks great and the quality is outstanding. Highly recommend as will be using them again."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Scorpion Painting
Scorpion Painting
5.0(
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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 Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"This double project was planned to maximize timing for weather and preparation. Care was given to landscaping near the decks during power wash and the stain/sealing process. Very complete in the application of the chosen product with an excellent finished space. The crew was polite and professional in communication, and assisted in moving/resetting heavier items from the decks. Very pleased with the entire process and final results. Definitely will recommend for your home projects, large or small."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Elite Renovations LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was performed on time & with the care & exceptional quality the I found unique & certainly appreciated. Plan to hire him for deck/fire pit and some roof repair this summer. Need a redo of kitchen next winter that I’m hoping Marlon will do"
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Kitchen renovation

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Response time2 days
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Avatar for Northern Horizon Property Services LLC
Northern Horizon Property Services LLC
5.0(
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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 Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Northern Horizon Property Services is a licensed, bonded, and insured handyman and property repair company serving the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, and Southcentral Alaska. We're veteran-owned and built around one core focus: getting your property repaired right the first time.\nWe specialize in the repairs property owners and managers actually need — drywall, interior painting, fencing, flooring (LVP and tile), and general maintenance. We work regularly with property management companies and know how to coordinate efficiently with tenants, minimize disruption, and deliver work that holds up in Alaska's climate.\nNo overselling. No unnecessary upsells. Just honest estimates, reliable scheduling, and quality craftsmanship from a crew that shows up when we say we will. Alaska Contractor License #253784.

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Dave's Painting & Drywall
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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 Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a conscientious job.  We have many decks and deck railings. We had a new roof put on last year and were concerned about paint getting dripped or sprayed onto our new shingles or our outdoor decking's indoor/outdoor carpeting.  They did a very neat job.  We are very pleased with the results.  The onsite supervisor was a very hard working person that was very amenable to any requests we had.  We would hire them again.
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

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