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JR Home Improvement Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service from them. They left our driveway and house looking brand new. Would recommend them for any softwash or powerwash."
Clara Hall Elementary
Front Face of School
Home Exterior Makeover
Home Exterior Makeover
Home Exterior Makeover

+6

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Chad Spillers Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Chad did an amazing job on my cabinets refacing he also added a backsplash that really topped the project off. He has a good eye. He also paints and stains, I have flipped seven homes in my lifetime and Chad was amazing. He is a good carpenter finisher and also shows up on time and that is a big plus."
Master bath
Master bath entryway
Master bed
Guest/kids (girl) room #1
Guest/kids (boy) room #2

+24

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southern Clean Softwashing
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Chris did a good job, gave a good quote which is fairly priced. I'm very happy with their work and it still looks good until now."
Response time1 hour
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn’t need another coating.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

Whether to brush or roll stain on wood depends on the project and your preference. Brushing is ideal for smaller, intricate areas and offers more control over the application, ensuring thorough coverage and penetration into the wood's grain. 

Conversely, rolling is efficient for more extensive, flat surfaces and can save time. However, it is not always the best fit for textured or uneven wood. Some projects may benefit from combining both methods, using a brush for detail work and a roller for broader areas. Ultimately, the choice between brushing and rolling depends on the specific requirements of your staining project.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

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