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Avatar for S&G Custom Painting, LLC
S&G Custom Painting, LLC
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+4 more

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Daniel was on time for setting up the estimate. He has a very detailed estimate that looked professional. Although we change the date three time he stood by estimate. He was extremely courteous. S&G started on time the date we had scheduled. I highly recommend S&G for staining or painting."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Jill of All Trades
4.7(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+2 more

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jill did such a great job painting the exterior of my house that I immediately employed her to stain my deck, on which she did a wonderful job. Jill is always quite reasonable with her estimate of costs and she completes the project within that quote. Needless to say, I recommend her highly."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Loya's Remodel
4.6(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quality work

"Fantastic job! Good quality work Worked as a team with client Very knowledgable with every aspect of construction work, Drywall, cabinets, painting, tile work for bathroom and kitchen, wood work for 1800 ceiling beams. Etc: Very pleased with Loya remodeling. I will reuse them again!"
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+1

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to stain a fence depends on your experience and comfort level with the project. Applying stain with an airless sprayer or pump sprayer might get the stain job done faster, but it can be tricky. Paint rollers and stain brushes are slower but simpler for a DIY project.

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.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

If your cedar fence is new, don’t delay. Unlike treated pine, you don’t need to wait months for the wood to dry out for it to accept stain. With cedar, the sooner, the better. Seal cedar within two weeks of installation to prevent the sun from fading its red color.

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