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Specsurf Painting, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Credit card accepted

"We are so grateful to have Mike and his crew back for the second summer in a row for our home improvement needs. Their high quality service and performance are exceptional, as well as their work ethic. They are highly reliable in completing work on time and flexible with adding additional projects. We highly recommend Specsurf Painting and look forward to using their services in the future. Thanks to Mike and his team for an outstanding job staining our house!"
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Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Prolific Painting LLC
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"Anthony provides excellent service. He is professional, speedy, and does impeccable work. He did a great job painting our downstairs ceiling and walls. We will definitely be using his services again for any painting jobs we need done in our house."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Batista General Service
4.6(
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"I really liked him. After he left though I noticed many mistakes where he hit the ceiling and painted over the wall sockets. there was paint on the trim also. There are a few areas and he needed to put an extra coat on that are very sparse but in all fairness we were running out of paint. $800 for sanding walls and painting kitchen."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A-1 Painting Contractors
4.0(
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Serving Willimantic, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"John Gagnon is a phenomenal business man. Top quality work and customer service. Very fair pricing. He painted my textured ceilings throughout my whole house. He did an outstanding job. It was a pleasure and I wholeheartedly recommend him!"
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Another Farmwood neighborhood home in Colchester
Brought this old Mill house back to life!

+30

Response time50 mins
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Painting 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.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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.

Pressure-treated wood lasts at least 10 years, but with the right care and treatment, it can last as long as 40 years. Painting the boards is one way to increase the lifespan of pressure-treated wood. The layer of paint provides extra protection for the wood against the exterior elements and insects.

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

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