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Wagner Construction

1605 Des Moines Street
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Wagner Construction

1605 Des Moines Street
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3 years of experience

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.

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JnS Professional Services

1320 S Marshall St
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JnS Professional Services

1320 S Marshall St
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5 years of experience

Residential and Commercial Painting Contractor. We do interior and exterior work. We are registered, insured, and BBB accredited.

"Jason and his crew were professional and friendly. The prep work prior to painting was detail-oriented and the paint job itself was exceptional. I’m very pleased and would highly recommend."

Jennifer M on November 2021

Residential and Commercial Painting Contractor. We do interior and exterior work. We are registered, insured, and BBB accredited.

"Jason and his crew were professional and friendly. The prep work prior to painting was detail-oriented and the paint job itself was exceptional. I’m very pleased and would highly recommend."

Jennifer M on November 2021

myhometutions

Hyderabad
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myhometutions

Hyderabad
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Home Tuitions in Hyderabad: http://www.myhometutions.com has become the one stop shop for Home Tuitions in Hyderabad where it serves from KG to PG and also hobbies, Sports and Physical Trainers and so on...

Home Tuitions in Hyderabad: http://www.myhometutions.com has become the one stop shop for Home Tuitions in Hyderabad where it serves from KG to PG and also hobbies, Sports and Physical Trainers and so on...

Shandy Home Improvements LLC

5328 240th Ave
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Shandy Home Improvements LLC

5328 240th Ave
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9 years of experience

We are a Home Improvement business that specializes in the smaller jobs that most contractors are not interested in. We have 1 full time employee and several skilled part time employees that can be called upon when necessary. The business is fairly new, but I have been working in the trades for 21 years. We also offer referral discounts, and incentives for customers that have work done by us.

We are a Home Improvement business that specializes in the smaller jobs that most contractors are not interested in. We have 1 full time employee and several skilled part time employees that can be called upon when necessary. The business is fairly new, but I have been working in the trades for 21 years. We also offer referral discounts, and incentives for customers that have work done by us.

DeMartin Contracting

403 1st Ave SE
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DeMartin Contracting

403 1st Ave SE
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34 years of experience

I run a small business focusing on quality. I generally have two helpers and do one job at a time. I ask for the customer to advance money for materials only and the balance of the job quote on their satisfaction of a complete job. I will only use a sub-contractor in the event there is a lot of work outside my expertise.

I run a small business focusing on quality. I generally have two helpers and do one job at a time. I ask for the customer to advance money for materials only and the balance of the job quote on their satisfaction of a complete job. I will only use a sub-contractor in the event there is a lot of work outside my expertise.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can refresh a painted deck by either giving it a thorough cleaning or refinishing the deck altogether. Chipped or faded paint, as well as extensive damage, often calls for a new finish. To do this, remove the original coat of paint with a sander and add either a new coat of paint or a stain to protect the wood below.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

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.

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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