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Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Selbyville, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

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
Response rate90%
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Sammy's Construction Services
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Selbyville, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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
Sunrise Contracting 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 Selbyville, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Warranties offered

"I use Sunrise Painting several times a year for both my clients I refer them to and for my own properties. He gets my quotes completed quickly and more importantly he gets the projects completed promptly. I also appreciate the owner, Halil, follows up each completion with his own final touch ups and cleanup. I think he and his firm are the best."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eder Painting LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Selbyville, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a great experience with this company! Their paint work exceeded my expectations — everything was done with incredible attention to detail and looked absolutely perfect. The entire team was very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. They completed the job much faster than I expected, but the quality was never compromised. I was extremely pleased with the final result and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality painting work."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

  • Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted

  • Scraping away loose paint

  • Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris

  • Caulking gaps and openings

  • Priming with a quality paint primer

  • Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish

  • Adding a second coat

  • Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

Applying a sealer or topcoat after staining wood is highly recommended, though not always strictly required. A sealer protects the wood from moisture, UV rays, and weather-related issues, which is especially important for outdoor surfaces like decks and fences. It also enhances the stain's durability, prevents fading over time, and gives the wood a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. For some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection needed. It's always best to check the stain manufacturer's recommendations and consider the wood's intended use and exposure when deciding whether to apply a sealer.

You’ll need to wait until the surface is completely dry, which can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours under optimal conditions. The waiting period depends on several factors, including the type of siding and the weather conditions. Trying to paint before the surface is completely dry can trap moisture under the paint, leading to bubbling, blistering, and mold growth.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

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