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RRR Paint & Construction LLC
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Serving Elmore, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"I'm so grateful to RRR Paint and Construction for rescuing my DIY project in my master bathroom! The painting work on the walls and ceilings looks amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the final result. Ricky's communication and customer service skills are top-notch. He was professional, courteous, and kept me informed every step of the way. I was struggling with the painting myself, but Ricky's expertise made all the difference. The quality of work is exceptional, and I've already recommended them to friends and family. If you're looking for a reliable and skilled professional to help with your DIY projects, look no further than RRR Paint and Construction LLC. You won't be disappointed!"
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Unique Ends
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Serving Elmore, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"I had several projects I needed completed including indoor and outdoor painting, repairing baseboards, building some steps,installing some flooring and several other small things. Chris came out and gave me a very reasonable estimate. He started and finished the job quickly. I am very pleased with all the work. I will definitely use them again!"
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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 important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

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.

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

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