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Southern Colorado Painting
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Serving Las Animas, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Matt called me within 15 minutes of filling out the servicemagic request. He gave me an estimate the next day and my job was complete two days later. Matt was on time for the job! He was extremely professional, extremely tidy, and extremely careful. His price was as reasonable as it gets. I would highly recommend Souther Colorado Painting to anyone looking for his services!"
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DJ Services and Home Repair, LLC
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Serving Las Animas, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wish I had found Jeremy and team years ago. We are very happy with the quality of work, attention to detail, and follow through Jeremey and his team performed. Our deck railing was replaced with several other fit and finish tasks to bring our deck back to life. I highly recommend hiring Jeremy and team for your next project!"
Trimming Trees and Removing Bushes
Replaced the whole deck
Setting in the new post.
Trimming Trees and Removing Bushes
Replaced the whole deck

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

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

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

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.

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