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Ben Forrest Painting
5.0(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1962

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is honest and cares about your house as if it is their own. Easy to work with. Repaired and painted/ stained my deck with excellence. Highly recommend them for upcoming projects"
Rehab
House paint
Roof soft wash
Paint brick
Custom colors

+8

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alonso's General Carpenter Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alonso built us a great deck that we enjoy on a daily basis! He offers friendly service, was always on time, would always pick up the phone, and would even come by the house at a momentâ s notice if we ever had any questions. We have hired him for other jobs since the deck."
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Pine Hardwood Floor
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Warranties offered

"This was one of the best experiences we have had working with a contractor. It was a for a large install of ceramic tile. From removing the old hardwood, to leveling, to tile install and quarter round install through final cleanup, all was great. The finished flooring looks fantastic! Very diligent, thorough and professional from start to finish. As a bonus they also painted an area of our home with 16’ ceilings and it looks great, saving us time and a lot of effort. 5 stars plus!!!"
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+3

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Encompass Contracting LLC
4.8(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! We first hired Jamie to do a new shower in our master bath. His work was so good that we then hired him to remodel the upstairs and replace all carpet with hardwood flooring. This involved some complicated problem solving for difficult transitions, which he did a great job of. It looks beautiful! Then he did an exterior job, to replace damaged siding. Jamie is smart and detail-oriented, so he makes sure every bit of the job is perfect. Would hire him again for any size projects."
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Siding and Exterior Paint
Siding and Exterior Paint
Siding and Exterior Paint

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Procoat Painting
4.8(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I thoroughly enjoyed working with Procoat. Chris the crew manager is amazing and defines the term customer service. He stayed in constant communication and was on top of the job the whole time. I highly recommend this company. I’m pleased with the paint job!"
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The Brick Lake House
10
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+32

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Remova LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ricardo and his team at Remova were amazing. They worked with my wife and I, to make sure that the deck we wanted was within our price range. They were professional, reasonable, and courteous. They ended up finishing our deck, at our specs, $500 under budget, 2 days early, and somehow didn’t wake our 9 month old once. If you are still not sold, Ricardo came back to my house after the job was finished and helped get the left over materials back to Home Depot for my refund. We cannot recommend these guys enough. 10/10"
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By the Yard
5.0(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Courteous, reliable and timely professional follow-through. Our sod is maturing as expected. Thank you “By the Yard”!"
River Rock and Flagstone
River Rock and Flagstone
River Rock and Flagstone
Rock Garden Install
Rock Garden Install 2

+36

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don’t want paint that’ll show every mark like matte, but you don’t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

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.

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