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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
4.7(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team were extremely professional, courteous, and friendly. They custom matched stain to match our bannister to our flooring . The quality was excellent and they left the home tidy."
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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TC Son's Drywall LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The final look was absolutely beautiful. A certain color i picked didn’t look how i expected it to & they were more than willing to paint over and redo that section with a different color of my choice. Everyone was very respectful & professional. I will be calling back for more inside work!"
Drywall
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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Ed Evans Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ed and his son Charles were great. They sealed our asphalt driveway which looks great. While there they also resurfaced our deck, repaired damage, and stained it. Both of these projects were great. After these two projects, they were also willing to repair some tyvek and siding in the front of our house and paint our shutters. Pricing was fair, Ed and Charles were highly professional, and all of the work looks great. We would recommend them and will use them in the future for work on our house."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

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.

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.

Manufacturers use a different process and formula for exterior paint versus interior. The exterior formula has to withstand elements like temperature, UV lighting, moisture, wind, and debris. Interior paint doesn’t need to be as tough, only exposed to dust, scratches, dents, scuff marks, and the like.

Regular cleaning, rust-proof coatings, and checking fasteners help prolong the lifespan.

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