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Foster Fortresses
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Dover, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Cody is an incredible worker, he plumbed my entire tiny home quickly and very well! He works quickly and was very budget friendly! I will be using his business from now on!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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B&W Services
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Dover, AR and surrounding areas

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My name is jarred brownlee my partner is nick Washam. We are just a couple guys who are trying to build our own business. We always work hard and have gathered a bunch of skills in our 30 years. We will always be kind and respectful. I hope you can give our little company a chance.

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Viking Painting & Cleaning
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Dover, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Violet & Charlie were professional. They informed me of their work plans each day. They were prompt. They sought my input on decisions. They sought to please me with their work & their communication throughout the job. They delivered a completed job in the time they estimated. I was surprised as it was a busy 3 days. I will refer Viking & I will use them for upcoming painting/staining projects at my house. No reservation in referring this company!"
Response time3 hrs
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Painting questions, answered by experts

While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there’s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.

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.

You should stain both sides of your fence to get the full benefits. Fences often fall along property lines, so you may want to save a buck by leaving your neighbor’s side in the dust. If you do that, all you get is a slightly better view. Moisture and UV rays can still sneak in through the side that’s unpainted or worn down and damage your fence. Rot and rust will spread, even if you can’t see it from your side of the lawn.

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again. 

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

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