"Great work professional and timely. Has done several projects for us. Exterior and interior paint drywall repair/replace baseboards crown modeling, remove deck built firepit updated attic access"
"It is rare these days to find someone so extremely hardworking and punctual, who always does what he says he will do. His house painting prep work was painstaking and detailed, and he carefully selected thee correct types of paint for each different surface. There were several rotten boards on my old deck that his crew carefully replaced, as well as repainting the whole deck. I was very happy the the job and would gladly hire Mr. Bautista again for future projects."
"Make a Choice did so much more for us. They replaced a staircase, built a deck, replaced gutter, and painted the entire exterior. Ivan was a great resource for us."
"They were very professional and caring. The company made sure that everything was cleaned up and clear of any debris. I would recommend this company to everyone. Thank you for making my house look new again."
"Leo and his crew are professional, detailed, thorough, very respectful. They communicate well and all work exceed expectations. If you want the job done right, hire this crew and you won't be disappointed."
"Very well. I was skeptical at first but Mr Miller put me at ease by sending his information and was very transparent. He said he would be at the location at a specific time, and was. Mr. Miller did a great job staining and keeping me informed of his progress through sending pictures and calling me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for my future projects."
"Doug was very courteous with regards to the work and the noise since we are a law firm. Very good at what he did putting together all the chairs we ordered. We would bring him back for any other work we may have."
"Deveaux Speciality Contractors painted the interior of my 3000 sq ft home. The price was reasonable and the work was top notch. I would hire them for my next project!"
Most gutter painting pros also specialize in complete home exterior painting. You may save by making your gutter painting part of the cost to paint the exterior of a house in its entirety. Many people have all parts of their home exterior painted simultaneously to keep everything looking equally fresh. Consider having walls, trim, porches, shutters, and doors painted as well.
The staining or painting process involves cleaning the deck, sanding surfaces, applying a primer (if needed), and carefully applying stain or paint for an even, lasting finish.
No, you don't need to stain Ipe decking, although you can if you want to change the color. You will, however, need to apply a UV coating if you don't want the natural color to fade. Speak to a deck staining specialist near you to discuss the best options if you want to stain your decking. And remember that you’ll need to seal your Ipe wood deck annually to protect it from scratches and Mother Nature.
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.
Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you’re staining the deck during hotter months, it’s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you’re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won’t make as much of a difference.
The Union City, GA homeowners’ guide to deck staining services
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The best time to stain a deck is when it’s dry but not too sunny. How often you restain a deck depends on climate and wood type, but every two to three years is normal.
