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Avatar for Accents Painting & Wallpapering
Accents Painting & Wallpapering
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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Customers say: Quality work

"Paul 's work for us put him on my list of top-notch contractors, that I would use again in a heartbeat, and highly recommend to others. Paul removed wallpaper from our 2 story entryway and a bathroom. The bathroom had damage from me trying to remove the wallpaper. Paul successfully removed the all the wallpaper, and fixed the bathroom walls. Then he painted the entryway and bathroom. Great job and everything looks like new. Paul is a nice person, and it was great working with and talking to him."
Tone on tone paint
Decorative plaster finish
Tissue
Decorative paint/plaster
Decorative paint/plaster

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Do it All Davis Construction
4.8(
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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 Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"We have used Josh Davis service twice. (1) For power washing and weather painting our wooden deck (2) Clean up landscape and cut an unwanted tree near exterior wall. Josh was very professional and suggested the correct cleaning and painting option for the deck. On both the jobs, he was very reasonably priced and the job was really well done. He responded promptly and finished the job on scheduled time. I would definitely hire him again."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Boeckenstedt Custom Stain and Paint
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Boeckenstedt Custom Stain and Paint specializes in matching just about any color. We specialize in stain/painting fiberglass doors, side lights, metal doors, wood doors, trim and Azek. We also do decks and refinish hardwood floors. Boeckenstedt Custom Stain and Paint also does interior and exterior painting.\nBoeckenstedt Custom Stain and Paint is licensed and insured and bids are always free. We try to get you the best price for your project. \nThe owner, Brett Boeckenstedt, has been in the industry for over 18 years. He is well educated with most products out there and is always learning about the new products coming out and how he can incorporate them into the projects that he is currently working on.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

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.

Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.

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