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Avatar for Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
4.4(
91
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Milford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sky City took our old wooden deck away and gave us a beautiful new deck. The process was without problems. The workers were neat with the supplies and produced a wonderful deck. The owner kept us informed as the process went on. Thank you , Sky City!!"
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
New deck (Mystic CT)2016

+297

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
T C B Painting
5.0(
19
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Terry and his crew were very professional from the estimate to the last minute they spent in my home. They used quality paint, I know this because there was no horrible paint smell after the job was completed. Speaking of completed, they completed the job in one day. I am very impressed."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Ambrocio's Painting
4.7(
42
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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 Milford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"I hired Ambrocio's to paint our barn following a roofing and repair job. They completed in job in 4 days, pressure washing the entire structure, staining the siding and painting all the trim. They did a thorough job, were fairly neat on the job site, and the barn looked brand new after the job. A couple of problem areas were also brought to my attention so I could address them as needed in the future. I would happily hire them again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for General Painting and Decorating, LLC
General Painting and Decorating, LLC
4.6(
68
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Milford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the service and the work that was done. General Painting is a professionally run operation; we appreciated the attention to detail that was evident from the job estimate, contract and follow through on promises. Ours is an old shingled farm house that needed the wood shingle to be stained and the trim to be painted. The prep work they did was impressive and the crew was unfailingly polite and responsive to any concerns or directives. We will be using them again for interior work in the near future!!! We whole heartedly recommend them."
Exterior Painting
Deck Stain
Exterior House
Yard Sign
Exterior

+122

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MS Painting & Home Improvement LLC
MS Painting & Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
21
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are very pleased with project that MS painting and home improvement did . Converted basement which had cement walls , floors to a playroom for grandchildren. They had informative suggestions for materials used and safety features for children ."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

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. 

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

Liquid rubber is great for waterproofing, but it can damage your deck if it’s not applied correctly. First, it can trap moisture in the wood if the deck isn’t completely dry before application.  Second, applying it too thickly can create a heavy, rubbery surface layer that peels and cracks under fluctuating temperatures. For the best results, ensure the wood is completely dry before application, and apply the liquid rubber in thin, even coats. A quick inspection every now and then will help you catch any issues early, keeping your deck protected and looking its best.

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