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TF Contracting

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TF Contracting

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1 years of experience

At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.

At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.

KMC Services, LLC

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KMC Services, LLC

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As an owner-operated business, we offer many services from window repairs and replacement to home caulking, tile and grout, drywall repair and installation, painting, minor plumbing and more. With over 15 years in residential and commercial construction, we offer many services. Contact us for a quote today.

As an owner-operated business, we offer many services from window repairs and replacement to home caulking, tile and grout, drywall repair and installation, painting, minor plumbing and more. With over 15 years in residential and commercial construction, we offer many services. Contact us for a quote today.

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Farm2Fork Hired Hands

19371 Burke Rd
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Farm2Fork Hired Hands

19371 Burke Rd
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29 years of experience

Need something fixed? We can handle just about anything you’re needing. We offer carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, sheet rocking, painting, landscaping, property clean up, and historical renovation. We are family run and have 45 years experience. Ask us for what you need. We are always up for the challenge!

Need something fixed? We can handle just about anything you’re needing. We offer carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, sheet rocking, painting, landscaping, property clean up, and historical renovation. We are family run and have 45 years experience. Ask us for what you need. We are always up for the challenge!

Zed Construction

33rd St
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Zed Construction

33rd St
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6 years of experience

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

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TRL Custom Coating & Paint

10812 Cimarron St
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TRL Custom Coating & Paint

10812 Cimarron St
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27 years of experience

Skilled Painter!! WE PAINT EVERYTHING (Exterior, Interior, Decks, Fences, Cabinets and etc.) I am the owner and have been painting for over 20 years and I pay attention to every detail of the job. You will not regret hiring me!!!

Skilled Painter!! WE PAINT EVERYTHING (Exterior, Interior, Decks, Fences, Cabinets and etc.) I am the owner and have been painting for over 20 years and I pay attention to every detail of the job. You will not regret hiring me!!!

Brite colors painting

11621 S 206th St
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Brite colors painting

11621 S 206th St
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9 years of experience

WE OFFER PAINTING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. NEW OR REPAINT CONSTRUCTIONS. DRYWALL, PATCHING, MUDDING, WHOLE SHEETS HANGING. POWER WASHING, DRIVE WAYS, HOUSES, GUTTER CLEAN OUTS. EPOXEY, GARAGE FLOORS, COUNTERTOPS, BASEMENT FLOORS. WE CLEAN OUT APTS. OR HOUSES AND BUISNESSES . WE DEEP CLEAN AFTER MOVE OUTS. WE ALSO DO FLOORING.

WE OFFER PAINTING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. NEW OR REPAINT CONSTRUCTIONS. DRYWALL, PATCHING, MUDDING, WHOLE SHEETS HANGING. POWER WASHING, DRIVE WAYS, HOUSES, GUTTER CLEAN OUTS. EPOXEY, GARAGE FLOORS, COUNTERTOPS, BASEMENT FLOORS. WE CLEAN OUT APTS. OR HOUSES AND BUISNESSES . WE DEEP CLEAN AFTER MOVE OUTS. WE ALSO DO FLOORING.

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Interior Painting questions, answered by experts

You can’t paint a foundation like you would the walls in your home; there are a few extra important steps to take. Instead of just busting out the paint, you should clean the surface and fix any impurities before grabbing the brush. Using a paint sprayer to apply sealant and primer will ensure you have the perfect canvas to apply your chosen paint color.

For larger areas, like painting walls, a roller is the best option for applying eggshell paint. Rollers are made to hold more paint and spread it evenly and efficiently over your wall. A roller will be faster and give you a more even coat than a brush for painting walls and ceilings, and it will avoid the visible texture you’d get from brushstrokes for a clean finish. For smaller areas, like trim, a brush will work so long as you remember to paint with the grain of the wood.

It’s important to wait until the drywall is completely dry before painting the wall. This can take up to 24 hours. If you paint while the drywall is still wet, the paint could bubble, peel, or have trouble sticking to the wall. To speed up the drying process, you can turn on a fan, run a dehumidifier, or open windows.

The answer to whether you need to clean the walls before painting depends largely on the condition of the existing finish and your desired results. You can often get away with painting bedroom and living room walls with just a dusting and some high-quality paint. However, the best results come from doing all of the prep steps first, including a gentle cleaning.

Yes, you can paint over already painted metal, but—before painting—you’ll want to use sandpaper on the area to achieve a rough surface. This helps prevent the paint from peeling or flaking. Remove damaged paint with 120-grit sandpaper. If the paint is in good condition, use 240-grit sandpaper. Brush off any dust before applying the primer. 

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