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Avatar for Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"They were exceptional from start to finish in painting my whole interior of our house. Absolutely one of the best contractors I have worked with in over 40 years of home ownership."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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"Santos came to our home and had a positive vision and set of ideas for our new master bath. He was on time from start to finish. His knowledge of different vendors and where we could get building supplies worked well. We did not have to wait for any of the materials to complete the job.He and his crew are craftsmen quality and from start to finish they showed a professional attitude. We were impressed with his overall work and couldn’t be happier with the completed job.If we had questions about any work he was doing he answered and took care from start to finish. His company’s work was neat and each day they cleaned up the construction area. We will definitely use them again for future projects."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Paddy's LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Paddy's guys did the work and clean up the same day. They did such a great job that their foreman checked their work the same day instead of a week later. They charged a fair price for my tiny house. Will recommend every time!!"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
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J&K Painting
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"This contractor was punctual and did exactly what I imagined. The employees were respectful. No mess left behind , will definitely hire again."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ikigai Remodeling & Builders, LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Ikigai Remodeling & Builders, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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DMJ Customs Colors Painting, LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Offers commercial services

"We hired DMJ Custom Colors to clean and apply solid color stain to treated wood skirting on our beach house. Dennis spent much time with me advising me on which products would be best. He even provided a contact with a paint manufacturer and encouraged me to consult with him. This was extremely helpful. He and his men did a wonderful job, with great attention to neatness and detail. He promptly responded to ever contact and finished the job promptly. We could not be more pleased. His price was a little higher but I was willing to employ him because of his helpfulness. It was a great experience and I will use him again."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
DMJ Customs Colors Painting, LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dennis and crew did a fantastic job painting the whole interior of our house, which was fully furnished. They moved and/or covered everything appropriately. While here other jobs not origanily requested were performed when asked, such as sanding and staining handrails, painting outside front door, as well as other small areas ouside not done correctly by the builder. Dennis is very detailed and made sure all dry wall imperfections were correctly taken care of prior to painting. Highly recommend."
Response time1 day
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

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.

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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