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MNM Painting and Decorating
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Serving Burns Harbor, IN and surrounding areas

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"I highly recommend Guillermo and his crew. They responded to my questions promptly and professionally. They were very neat and take pride in their work as the finished job was exceptional. I am extremely pleased with the quality of their work!"
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Fritts Custom Finishing Co.
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Serving Burns Harbor, IN and surrounding areas

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Family Owned & Operated since 1997\nWe specialize in bringing a high quality finish to any space.\nFritts Custom can handle any job from residential to commercial. \nInterior and Exterior coatings

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Barisan Construction
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Serving Burns Harbor, IN and surrounding areas

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We are a family-owned business with over 5 years of experience serving homeowners with quality craftsmanship and reliable service. \nWe specialize in drywall, interior and exterior painting, and tile installation. \nOur experienced team is committed to delivering high-quality work, completing projects on time, and offering fair, honest pricing. \nWe treat every home with care and work hard to ensure our customers are completely satisfied.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

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