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Works By Weiss

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Works By Weiss

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At Works By Weiss we specialize in all of your paint and finish needs. From interior paint and staining to cabinets and furniture we provide a variety of services.

At Works By Weiss we specialize in all of your paint and finish needs. From interior paint and staining to cabinets and furniture we provide a variety of services.

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Lanphear's Affordable Services

1809 Walnut St
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Lanphear's Affordable Services

1809 Walnut St
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Lawn&Tree, Moves&Haul, We Do It All Keeping Your Reality Affordable, Just the Lanphear "Thing-To-Do"

Lawn&Tree, Moves&Haul, We Do It All Keeping Your Reality Affordable, Just the Lanphear "Thing-To-Do"

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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KJ Drywall Inc

3443 S Harmony Dr
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KJ Drywall Inc

3443 S Harmony Dr
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We are a locally owned and operated company with over 12 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in drywall work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job was done to satisfaction. I would not recommend due to the lack of communication and time management, I was scheduled for for an early appointment and no one showed, after I called it was pushed multiple times after that. I did agree to the price, but after consulting others I paid way too much for what was done. When it came time for the gentleman to collect payment you bet he was ontime, even a bit early."

Chris P on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 12 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in drywall work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job was done to satisfaction. I would not recommend due to the lack of communication and time management, I was scheduled for for an early appointment and no one showed, after I called it was pushed multiple times after that. I did agree to the price, but after consulting others I paid way too much for what was done. When it came time for the gentleman to collect payment you bet he was ontime, even a bit early."

Chris P on April 2025

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J&J Construction

4529 Cleveland St
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J&J Construction

4529 Cleveland St
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J&J Construction does Remodels, siding, windows, doors, concrete, painting, flooring, drywall,and more. We will treat you right and get it done the way the customer wants it. This is a family business and with lots of knowledge wit the construction trade. We give free estimates. Find us on Facebook j&j construction. we are located in sioux city, IA

J&J Construction does Remodels, siding, windows, doors, concrete, painting, flooring, drywall,and more. We will treat you right and get it done the way the customer wants it. This is a family business and with lots of knowledge wit the construction trade. We give free estimates. Find us on Facebook j&j construction. we are located in sioux city, IA

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.

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Painting questions, answered by experts

If you decide to paint over wallpaper, it’s important to prep the surface with an oil- or shellac-based primer. This helps prevent moisture from creating bubbles loosening the adhesive. Plus, a primer helps paint attach to the wall smoothly and securely. Use quality oil-based or latex paint to cover the wallpaper. Be prepared to cover the wallpaper with two coats for maximum coverage.

Most painters charge by the square footage of the project rather than an hourly rate. However, painters who do charge by the hour typically charge $20 to $60 per hour for a standard job. More complex or physically demanding jobs may be able to go for $100 per hour in labor costs. 

You can paint directly on laminate surfaces. However, the preparation steps generally determine how long the paint will last and the finish quality. Laminate has a very slick surface that discourages things like grease, oil, dirt, and other substances from sticking to it. While that's great for staying clean, the slick surface also makes it difficult for paint to stick without at least some prep work.

Satin paint applied to walls is best done with a roller to get a smooth, even surface. Rollers are designed to apply paint evenly and efficiently. Using a roller will save you some time because it’s about twice as fast as brushing on your paint. For trim like door frames and window frames, use a brush to apply satin paint to ensure you get into all the nooks and crannies.

No, you can't apply limewash with a roller and expect good results. Limewash is as much a technique as it is a type of paint, and a freehand application with a brush is part of that technique. Hand brushing a large area can be tiring, but limewash goes on easily and only requires thin coats to be effective.

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