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Custom Construction Services LLC
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team did an outstanding job painting the exterior of C.C. Veterinary Hospital! From start to finish, Paul was professional, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. His two-man crew was efficient and detail-oriented—they completed our entire building, including all of the doors, in just two and a half days. We especially appreciated how considerate they were of our business operations. They made every effort to complete as much of the work as possible outside of our business hours, which helped minimize any disruption for our clients, patients, and staff. The finished product looks fantastic, and we couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking for a reliable, hardworking exterior painting company, we highly recommend Paul and his team!"
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Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pro-Interiors Interior/Exterior painting
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional quality work. Meticulous preparation. We are very satisfied with their reliability, honesty and beautiful work and would hire again for any painting that we need done."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Waters Custom Exteriors
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"My experience with Waters Custome Exteriors was very satisfying !! They were kind and courteous every step of the process. They came right out and did the inspection , notified and started a claim on my behalf to my Homeowners Ins.for Hail Damage. Got me approved and put me on their work schedule within 2 weeks ! Did the complete job , tareoff applied new , cleanup , all in 1 day ! expert Quality and reasonable !! Amazing..."
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Lawrence Property Maintenance LLC
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He is always on time very kind and did a great job he will be my handyman for along time I called him on a Friday and he did it the same weekend very pleased"
New pump, some new fittings
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Seal coating

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Buena Vista Tree Service
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent experience. They came very promptly on time, removed large overgrown bushes, and then came back 4 days later to remove the stumps. The site was cleaned up and no mess was left anywhere in the yard."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

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.

No, it is not okay to paint over rotted wood. Painting over rotted wood will not address the underlying issue and can trap moisture, leading to further decay. Properly addressing the rotted wood by removing and replacing or repairing the damaged areas is necessary before you can even consider painting.

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