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Q: Should pressure-treated wood be green?

• <div><p>Yes, pressure-treated wood can occasionally turn green due to certain preservatives, such as copper-based chemicals, used during the treatment process. These chemicals react with the wood, creating a greenish tint. The good news? It's temporary, and the color will fade over time. Staining or painting can also help hide any unwanted hues.</p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain on a deck?

• <div><p>Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand my porch before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it&rsquo;s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint. </p></div>

Q: What’s the best temperature to paint a pool deck?

• <div><p>The best temperature to paint a pool deck is between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, because many paints and sealers require temperatures warm enough for the chemical reaction to take place for proper curing. The paint should not be allowed to freeze, and temperatures above 90 degrees can cause the paint to dry too quickly, also preventing the chemical reaction from following through to completion.</p></div>

Q: How long does wood stain last?

• <div><p>Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it&rsquo;s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.</p></div>

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Spray Foam Genie Macon was Great a met with their rep he came out to my home assessed what I had. I told him what I wanted to do and the budget I was working with we together with the General Manager came up with a plan.Ended up doing the entire attic area with Spray foam and crawl spacethat...
Wartown Insulation
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Reviewed in December 2024
Great service, amazing work finish. Loved the final look and would highly recommend to others.
Fendernations
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Reviewed in June 2024
Great job and excellent people
Brazil Electric
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Reviewed in January 2024
Kevin was a very professional. I had a vision for an old building in the back as my man cave and man did he do a great job... ontime and he was able to make changes on the fly and didn't give me any hassle about it... recommend anyone near Dowling park or live oak.... he also took care of a...
Suwannee Sunshine Services LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Removed and did stump grinding on 5 large pecan trees and numerous crape myrtle. Did an excellent job! They went well beyond what they said they would do, and cut down numerous smaller trees and ground down many other stumps we had in our yard. They were very friendly and easy to work with. I...
SMP Mulching & More
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Reviewed in March 2023
Great customer service. We had quite a bit of damage from Hurricane Ian and they were helpful in working around the damaged areas. Very professional. Great communication. Arrived on time. Good value for the money spent.We would recommend them to anyone.
HD Insulation, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Shane went out of his way to assit me in lawn care and tree service. Very professional and friendly. Easy to work with.
Brother Cuts Lawn Care & Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2022
Fredy and his team are exceptionally. I knew I had a wall issue from a repair a past contractor did that did not last. I received a number of quotes. Fredy was the most detailed about my situation and his availability to start the work. He advised me on the best way to fix my issues so that I...
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Reviewed in July 2022
Owner was on time, friendly guy and did an amazing job. Our driveway looks new! A+
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Mike's Painting

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Customers say: True professional

"They were excellent and showed up on the day they were supposed to show up. They did everything they were supposed to do. They cleaned everything after work."

+85

Response time10 hrs

Response rate100%

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Bedford Restorations, 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 Helena, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Customer service was great. Very dependable and trustworthy. Replaced part of my wood deck. Did a great job. Replaced cypress on the back of the house, and some shingles."

+10

Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

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Luke's Painting Company

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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 Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Credit card accepted

"He pressure washed it and then painted a stain on it. It looks amazing!!"

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Dream Home Remodeling Inc

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Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"It went well there was an issue with the painters and the quality of the carpentry which they came back and fixed. The deck now looks awesome."

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."

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Poole's get-r-done handy repair

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Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Chris and his crew worked hard till the job was done and the house looked fantastic!!"

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Joan Of Arc Handyman services

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Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The pressure washing job this company did for me was top notch. Fast and very thorough. I recommend this company for any handy service you might need. Awesome!"

+16

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hello. I’m Earnest. Are you still available for Painting job? I really need your services urgently and I’m ready to do a necessary to make the job done. Kindly get back to my wife Delia via email at [email protected]. for information if you are ready to handle the job. Thanks"

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Pelletier Painting Plus

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Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"I am going to hire them to do more work."

Response time30 mins

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Helena, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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We are 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

Yes, pressure-treated wood can occasionally turn green due to certain preservatives, such as copper-based chemicals, used during the treatment process. These chemicals react with the wood, creating a greenish tint. The good news? It's temporary, and the color will fade over time. Staining or painting can also help hide any unwanted hues.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

The best temperature to paint a pool deck is between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, because many paints and sealers require temperatures warm enough for the chemical reaction to take place for proper curing. The paint should not be allowed to freeze, and temperatures above 90 degrees can cause the paint to dry too quickly, also preventing the chemical reaction from following through to completion.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

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