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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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"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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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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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Job was completed as agreed upon. End result is proof that Santos completed the job as we agreed and then some more. Entire room and ceiling painted also Quality work at a fair price."
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TC Son's Drywall LLC
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"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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Fine Finishes By Faunce
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"Basement was dark and bright bold colors. Mr. Faunce made the basement look brand new again! Whole basement is white now and nothing showing through. Very professional and made sure I was happy with the project."
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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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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

It’s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won’t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.

You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you’ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.

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.

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