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Richard Lee Barry Sr Handyman Services
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Ridgely, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had Richard doing project for me for years from handyman work to building a new deck and a floating dock. He is very knowledgeable and inventive. The workmanship and customer service I receive far outweighs the cost. He takes great pride in his work and always is done right. Richard is very respectful of my property and cleans up so there is not a trace that he has even been there doing work. I have already recommend and will continue to recommend as Richard is a true professional."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Eastern Shore
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Ridgely, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

As a locally owned business Ace Handyman Services Eastern Shore employs local craftsman who are experienced in their field and trained in exceptional customer service. We back up this up with the support of a national respected brand, 1 year guarantee to give you the peace of mind you deserve. We are bonded, licensed and insured, and all of our employees are background checked and trained.\n

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Painting questions, answered by experts

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

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.

Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

Staining a wood fence isn’t guaranteed to prevent warping, but it can help. Plus, it’s a beginner-friendly DIY project that you can finish in a few days. If you want to try it, you’ll start by stripping it of any old stain or paint, then sanding it. After that, you’ll clean it and spot-treat any mold or mildew. When it’s dry, you can apply the stain.

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