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Avatar for JR Construction
JR Construction
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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 Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Bennett Bros Painting, Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bill Bennett and his crew did a great job painting our entire house and kitchen. They were professional, timely and reliable. They believe that every job is important and make sure it’s done right. I would highly recommend them for all of your painting needs."
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Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration
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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 Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Customers say: True professional

"They did an excellent job. We were very satisfied. They did a good job cleaning up. They were very polite and friendly. They even put the pictures back on the wall and the stuff above the cabinets and we would definitely recommend them."
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Response time4 hrs
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TC Son's Drywall LLC
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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 Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Sammy's Construction Services
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Customers say: Quality work

"Sammy has done excellent work painting my mobile home. Worked with me on price. He also took care of the underneath of the home and skirting. He is also building me a shower off of my deck. I am totally happy with the work."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & D Painting and More LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They not only returned my call but they showed up when they were suppose to. They explained what they were going to do and they did what they said. They were very professional and as a business owner myself that is important. I highly recommend them yo everybody"
Response time1 day
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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. 

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

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.

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