"Lupe was a pleasure to work with. Extremely responsive to phone calls. She was on time for the estimate and her team were very flexible with scheduling,on time courteous and respectful of my home. I would definitely recommend Alamo to friends and would contact again for future projects."
"I would highly recommend Professional Painters of Michigan to anyone who is in need of painting services. The staff made the process so simple and I knew I was in good hands from the very first phone call. I was very impressed with how quickly someone was able to come out and give us a quote. After my husband and I accepted the bid we were very pleased that we didnâ t have to go look for paint samples as they brought them to us. Having multiple children in multiple sports really takes up our evening and weekends. It was truly a godsend not having to make time to go somewhere to pick out paint. The convenience of having the samples brought to us was absolutely amazing!! We are so pleased with the colors we choose, it looks absolutely amazing!! We have had so many compliments on our newly painted home and could not be any more pleased! If youâ re on the fence on who to hire give these guys a call, you will not be disappointed!!!"
"I contacted Angie’s List for a painter to trim the house. Picasso Painting gave me an estimate and was hired. They painted the front which is a one story and a one and a half stories in the back. They also power-washed and trimmed trees near the house. My garage door was painted too. A pleasant surprise. the house. My garage door was painted too. A pleasant surprise."
"We hired Matt to help replace some drywall that had to be removed due to a leak. He was able to install the drywall and paint it within the agreed upon timeframe. His work was clean, fast, and he was a pleasure to work with. He was honest with his pricing and takes great attention to detail with all of his jobs, no matter how big or small."
A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.
If your cedar fence is new, don’t delay. Unlike treated pine, you don’t need to wait months for the wood to dry out for it to accept stain. With cedar, the sooner, the better. Seal cedar within two weeks of installation to prevent the sun from fading its red color.
Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.
The best type of paint to use for chain link fences is an oil-based paint. Oil-based paints are durable and will withstand the elements well. Search for an oil-based paint with rust protection and aluminum flakes to further protect the longevity of the fence.
If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a kitchen remodel, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home.
The Perry, MI homeowners’ guide to painting services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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