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GS Painting LLC
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you are a perfectionist and want a job done that will exceed your expectations, hire Garry Stidham! I recently purchased a 40 year old home in Haile in need of much exterior repair. Garry repaired the deck, fence, screened porch and finally all of the rotten wood on the home itself. He was very knowledgeable with regard to materials and paint needed to restore my home to its former glory. Most of the rotten trim and fascia was replaced with Hardie Board which was cut to laser precision. Rotten lap siding was replaced with new pressure treated wood, which he primed before being installed on the home! No one else would go that extra step! After extensive preparation, the home was painted. I cannot explain how happy I am with the final painted results of my home. His abilities with a paint brush on the edges, trim, windows and doors are nothing less than perfection. I could go on and on, but simply stated, Garry will be the only person I will have working on my home."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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RD Painting and Maintenance
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob and Jeremy were very professional and courteous! They're also very meticulous with their work. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Would definitely recommend to anyone whether it's painting or flooring!"
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Fireplace complete
Deck/Porch repair
Framing complete
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+59

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Appealio, LLC
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Blake to clean the carpet on our stairs. He was very careful to use coverings around corners and furniture and took extra care to protect our home. The carpet on our stairs now looks fresh and clean and has extended the life of the carpet. He provided a great service at a very reasonable price and was friendly and professional. Highly recommended."
Tile cleaning
Bedroom carpet clean
Pressure & Soft washing
Pressure washing pool deck
Pressure washing driveway

+6

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gainey's Pressure Washing
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came out and were able to pressure wash my roof, driveway, walkways, and home exterior. Place looks almost brand new. Would highly recommend if you are looking for someone to do pressure washing."
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home

+20

Response time30 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ruso Handyman
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. Mr. Shifrin even came to our home on a weekend day to work on the washer, without charging an exorbitant fee. He did an excellent job pressure washing our metal roof. It is steeply pitched, and he worked safely, yet did a thorough job of it."
Ac unit no cooling issue
Condenser fan motor
Wall paint and decorative expression
Chicken coop
Creative way too confuse next repair perso .

+19

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

The overhang, or nosing, of deck steps is another area that will be covered in building code requirements. The noses on your deck steps should have a minimum overhang of ¾ inch. For safety, usability, and code compliance, the nosing of deck steps should not extend past 1¼ inches.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

Pressure-treated lumber is one of the most affordable types of decking upfront. This material is widely available, so you can usually find pressure-treated lumber at almost any local home improvement store you visit. Keep in mind that wood requires a lot of upkeep with repainting and restaining, so any kind of wood may be more expensive in the long run than something like PVC decking.

Deck stairs should have at least three stringers rather than two. The recommended minimum width for stairs is 36 inches, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends at least three cut stringers to provide sufficient support on wood decking stairs of this width. Generally, stringers should be a maximum of 16 inches apart for wood decking and 12 inches apart for more flexible composite decking.

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