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Q: Can I use a brush with something stiffer than nylon bristles?

• <div><p>We don&rsquo;t recommend it. A wired brush or a brush with metal bristles damages concrete and asphalt during the stain removal process. For the best results, stick to nylon stiff enough to do the job but gentle enough to keep from scratching the driveway. For extra caution, skip the brush entirely and use towels. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain is too much?

• <div><p>Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don&rsquo;t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.</p></div>

Q: Should you paint your old wood fence?

• <div><p>You can paint an old wooden fence, but make sure first to do a deep clean (ideally with a pressure washer) and inspect the fence for any existing damage. Painting over dirt and debris will cause your paint to peel. Once you&rsquo;ve cleaned and repaired any minor issues, use a primer and high-quality satin paint.</p></div>

Q: Do you stain both sides of a fence?

• <div><p>You should stain both sides of your fence to get the full benefits. Fences often fall along property lines, so you may want to save a buck by leaving your neighbor&rsquo;s side in the dust. If you do that, all you get is a slightly better view. Moisture and UV rays can still sneak in through the side that&rsquo;s unpainted or worn down and damage your fence. Rot and rust will spread, even if you can&rsquo;t see it from your side of the lawn.</p></div>

Q: How do you make a wooden fence look old?

• <div><p>You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one. </p></div>

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Last update on October 05, 2023

Reviewed in October 2023
Outstanding is all I can say. Kenny kept me in the loop but only when needed which I appreciated. His folks did outstanding work, couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend New Path Roofing, you won’t be sorry!!!
Think Exterior
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Reviewed in August 2023
Quick, clean, very professional, fair prices and was great to work with.
SMK Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2023
They were great.I 've been trying to get my bathroom done for three years. They made me feel like my project was important and not something to do if there was nothing better to do. I will definitely call Stryhn again for my next project. Thank You Guys
Stryhn, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Scott did the painting for the all 3 level house many years back and he went over and beyond what he commited and made the house look wonderful..he helped with the paint selections and accompanying us many times to the hershfields and helped us to pick the colors. He is more like a family now...
May Painting
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Reviewed in May 2022
Matt and Stacey were simply great to work with. They were very thorough from generating the estimate to completion of the job. This was a great value for the amount of work they did. I have already recommended them to family members and will definitely look to them for other cleaning projects in...
MD Services
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Reviewed in March 2022
Teric, owner of CARPE NOCTEM Customs was awesome, very professional, very efficient and left the basement and garage very clean. There were various types of materials including Sheetrock, wood, metal, and huge wooden doors, -it was a lot of building materials to clear. I highly recommend...
Carpe Noctem Customs, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Very professional! He took on my project of removing vines from my house. A tediously taunting task. When evaluating the project he asked my expectations, he exceeded my expectations. I plan on hiring again for more landscaping projects on my property. Thank you NK Property Enhancement!
NK Property Enhancement
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Reviewed in September 2021
Eli performed the work alone. Confirming with me what to trim off each tree. Total of 8 trees trimmed and clean up the same day. Excellent job on removal of all brush down to the last twig and leaves! Very ambitious young man! Fair pricing of labor. I will definitely use these services...
Central Lakes Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2016
Danny was very professional and prompt in the painting of our home.
Pride Painting
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Reviewed in July 2015
They were great overall. We had some ceiling drywall repair, scraping of popcorn ceiling, priming and painting. The work on the new ceiling is really, really good. Scraping a ceiling and making it flat is a ton of work & they did an excellent job. There was a bit of dust and mud drippings...
Pinnacle Finishes
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Colors United Painting

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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

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Welcome to Colors United Painting LLC based out of Alexandria. We have many years of experience and are your one-stop-shop for painting projects. We are professional, reliable and we care about our customers. Call us today! \n\nWe invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.\n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

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Grandview Painting, Inc.

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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Ryan and his crew did an awesome job painting my interior. Beautiful work. Good price. Clean up great. Highly recommend them. Thanks!!"

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Colors United Painting

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Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Highly recommend!! Jason was very professional and does an outstanding job, he guarantees his work and follows up! I wouldnâ t hire anyone else for a painting job! Very happy with this experience!"

Response time1 day

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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"He did a super job-when I pointed out a few imperfections I wanted him to fix he did those also. Very fair pricing. And he also knew one of my sons."

Response time2 days

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Very honest and fair Highly recommend"

Response time6 hrs

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"These guys painted the exterior of our house and garage. It looked fabulous when they finished. I would use them again in a heartbeat. They kept us up to date on everything they were working on. Very professional job."

Response time1 day

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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+5 more

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"It was wonderful. They were the best."

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Tanya and her crew are professional and get the job done."

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"They responded quickly to messages and their pricing was reasonable. We will call them back for another project."

Response time4 days

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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Ernz Painting is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities. No job is too big or too small! We look forward to working with you!

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Painting questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend it. A wired brush or a brush with metal bristles damages concrete and asphalt during the stain removal process. For the best results, stick to nylon stiff enough to do the job but gentle enough to keep from scratching the driveway. For extra caution, skip the brush entirely and use towels.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

You can paint an old wooden fence, but make sure first to do a deep clean (ideally with a pressure washer) and inspect the fence for any existing damage. Painting over dirt and debris will cause your paint to peel. Once you’ve cleaned and repaired any minor issues, use a primer and high-quality satin paint.

You should stain both sides of your fence to get the full benefits. Fences often fall along property lines, so you may want to save a buck by leaving your neighbor’s side in the dust. If you do that, all you get is a slightly better view. Moisture and UV rays can still sneak in through the side that’s unpainted or worn down and damage your fence. Rot and rust will spread, even if you can’t see it from your side of the lawn.

You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one.

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