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Neighbors Fine Finishes LLC
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Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Joe does exceptional work! He communicates clearly, and is easy to work with. I recommend him highly for any interior painting. I look forward to working with him in the future."
Painting - Exterior Project
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MCT Homes Painting and Remodel LLC
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Serving Ava, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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MCT Homes Painting and Remodel LLC takes pride in our company's reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trades and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.\nWhile we focus primarily on our Painting Trade, we do offer a wide range of other project tasks in the way of making every home or business look its best for you, our clients. Always feel free to ask us about what we can do for you! We would be happy to discuss all our options and would love to be your go to Contractor! From the ceilings to the floors and more, we have you covered!

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Deck Staining 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.

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. 

Yes, you must thoroughly clean your deck before staining. If you don't, dirt, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped between the wood and the new stain. This not only looks unsightly but also prevents the stain from penetrating the wood properly, reducing its ability to protect the deck from weather and UV rays. As a result, the stain won't last as long or look as good. Any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage. Always wait at least 48 hours after cleaning for the wood to dry completely before applying stain.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

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.

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