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Daniel Green Painting
4.8(
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Serving Olivet, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You sent this before and I answered it before. Daniel was not the cheapest nor the most expensive. Did very good job and plan to have him do some interior painting."
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Big deck
Cape cod red
Middle of powerwash
Lots of algea

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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His Brush Painters
5.0(
5
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Serving Olivet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed help getting our main living areas painted ie. walls, ceilings and trim while we were moving into our home. Wouldn?t have been able to get it all done without Tim. Quality work and timely!!"
Exterior Painting
Remodeled Home
Remodeled Home
Remodeled Home
Stucco Exterior

+6

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The best type of paint for concrete exterior surfaces like concrete porches, steps, or walkways is high-quality exterior-grade paint with strong weather resistance. Acrylic latex blends with tiny anti-slip particles will help create an anti-slip coating for your concrete porch. This type of paint will stand up best to the elements, especially rain, snow, and ice. An exterior epoxy will also help strengthen your concrete porch.

Yes, it's a good idea to sand the wall with fine-grit sandpaper after spackling, especially if you plan on painting. You can do this by hand or using a sander, but the idea is to ensure the spackle is flush with the wall. Sanding will give your wall a smooth, uniform finish and help your paint and wallpaper stay put.

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.

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

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