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That 1 Painter Fort Collins
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Sterling, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At That 1 Painter, our core values of kindness and excellence come together with a unique passion to restore dignity to the painting industry. We do this by treating our employees with the highest respect and professionalism while also ensuring that they treat every customer's home with the same care and respect as their own. I am excited to serve with the mission of improving people's lives through exceptional work, unmatched customer service, and a company culture dedicated to enhancing the world.\n\nGot a painting project in mind? Contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with a free quote.

Response time30 mins
Response rate89%
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Bighorn Custom Woodworking & Construction
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Sterling, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Bighorn Coustom Woodworking strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

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.

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

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