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Tracy Lennon Painting
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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"Tracy painted the exterior of my large two-story house very quickly with his crew. One half day to power wash and two days to complete the painting. We are pleased with the quality of the work."
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Response rate98%
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Pro Touch Painting
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Customers say: Terrific value

"Mark and his crew did a beautiful job on my home. They were very professional, punctual and completed the job in the time frame that was quoted. I highly recommend them and would definitely use them again."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Quality Wise Painting, Inc.
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"I had been coming across this company through social media and decided to give them a call, once I met the owner I knew I wanted this company to paint the exterior of my home! I am all about customer service and the owner Nestor had amazing customer service, he was super friendly, punctual and very helpful suggesting and advising with what was best for my home! I highly recommended this company for your next painting project!"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
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FM Painting
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"I had a positive experience with this company. He finished his job at the time he said he would and everything was cleaned up. I would recommend this company without reservation."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Ideally, it's best to stain your dock once per year. Applying stain doesn't just keep it looking nice and new; it also helps extend the dock’s lifespan. Since you want to ensure water levels are at their lowest, it's best to have this project done by a professional dock repair service in the cooler autumn or early winter months. 

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

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