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Avatar for Fosters Painting & Tile
Fosters Painting & Tile
4.7(
59
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Foster returned all calls and texts, and showed up as scheduled. Total of three days to prep, stain and apply second coat (which included removing/replacing all metal spindles) . Foster and his employees were professional, courteous and did a great job. I was extremely satisfied."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Alvin's Painting
Alvin's Painting
4.7(
140
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Alvin's Painting has been serving Baton Rouge and the surrounding community since 2005. In that time, we have established ourselves as your premier choice for any and all of your painting needs. We recognize what a fresh coat of paint can do for a home or office, and make sure that we always have a full understanding of what your vision is before starting the project. From interior to exterior, residential to commercial we can help you with your project.

Alvin's Painting
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sunshine Construction
4.9(
9
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Sunshine Construction is a locally owned and operated construction company providing dependable, high-quality services for residential and commercial properties. We specialize in roofing, painting, siding, carpentry, exterior repairs, stucco repair, and other property improvement projects. Our goal is to provide honest communication, quality workmanship, and reliable service from start to finish. We take pride in treating every property as if it were our own and making sure every job is completed to the highest standard.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cypress Point Group
5.0(
5
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Cypress Point Group provides professional painting and home improvement services for homeowners looking to improve, update, and maintain their properties. We take pride in delivering quality workmanship, dependable service, and attention to detail on every project.\n\nOur services include interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, pressure washing, drywall repairs, trim and finish work, and a variety of home improvement projects. Whether you’re refreshing a single room, updating your home’s exterior, or tackling a larger improvement project, we work closely with each customer to understand their needs and deliver a clean, professional result.\n\nAt Cypress Point Group, we believe in clear communication, reliable scheduling, quality materials, and treating every home with care. Our goal is to make the process simple while providing results you can be proud of.

Repaint/Refinish
Repaint/Refinish
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint

+3

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D&M Home Maintenance, LLC
4.6(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 5 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 handyman/carpentry 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!

pressure washing
pressure washing
poolside walkway
pressure washing
garage door opener

+12

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don’t want paint that’ll show every mark like matte, but you don’t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.

You’ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it’s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn’t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks.

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.

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