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Northwest Arkansas Home Services
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Serving Gentry, AR and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

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Fresh Coat is committed to Painting Done Right, and our franchise's mission is to offer the best painting services in the area. Whether it’s interior painting, exterior work, cabinets, decks, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, or more specialized services, we want to deliver the best results.\n\nBeing deeply rooted in the community, our priority is to serve people through providing good and honest work done by people you can trust. Give us a call to paint your perfect.

Detached Garage Exterior
Detached Garage Exterior
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Weather Proofing Experts LLC
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Serving Gentry, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"For the estimate, Tom answered the phone, showed up on time and gave lots of good advice. The price for the service was good. The workers showed up, were polite, and did a great job. Especially the daily clean up. Final price was good and matched the estimate. Would hire again."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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CRG General Construction
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Serving Gentry, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Posting this as a referral/recommendation for Richard at CRG General Construction. We had them do: - Raise our deck 4 inches in the center (was sagging). - Replace a 10 ft. section of fence that was sagging and needed new fence posts. - Replace a 6 foot section of fence + new gate. - Power wash and stain ~250 feet of fence and our deck (8x16ft) with cosmetic touch ups to the deck (replacing handrails, balusters). Overall great job done, very responsive and done at half the price of other contractors I talked to. Only issue we ran into was rain pushing out our time to stain a couple of times in May. Would recommend for similar projects. He says they do anything interior of the house as well so give him a shout if you have a project you need help with."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Vargas Painting LLC
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Serving Gentry, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was a little bit disappointed. He came out, looked at the house and estimated he would need about 6 gallons of paint. I went and purchased 6 gallons of paint. A few days later, his workers showed up. They painted the areas that I asked Mr. Vargas to paint. They skipped one area at the top of the gable in the house. It has an awning in front of the window. I expected them to either ask me to remove the awning, remove it themselves or paint around it. Instead, they left that part unpainted completely. They painted up to the side as they could without removing the awning. They stopped and left that part unpainted. They finished up, packed up and left. There was a minor additional cost."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Black Diamond Roofing LLC
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Serving Gentry, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came out fast and gave a good quote and helped me out so much! Fixed my roof in a timely fashion and it looks better than before. Thaddeus Allen in Little Rock helped me so much and I have referred him to all my friends with similar roofing problems."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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. 

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years

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.

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

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