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MAR Painting
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Serving Dexter, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired MAR Painting to paint our home's exterior and were thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The communication was excellent, with clear explanations of the process and timelines. The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, and paid incredible attention to detail, ensuring a perfect finish. Our house looks fantastic, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We highly recommend MAR Paintingfor any exterior painting project!"
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Siding Repair Systems
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Serving Dexter, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Things went well. The work was done meticulously. They cleaned up every day and communicated well as to any stoppage. i.e. Weather stopped job for two days and I was called to inform me. All nail holes were painted to match the color scheme. The bottom line: my home looks fantastic."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mueller's Maintenance and Handyman Service
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Serving Dexter, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was slow going a first due to extreme cold and snowy weather conditions. After a few starts and stops the repair work kicked into high gear and was finished in an acceptable time frame. The contractor was easy to work with and always willing to listen. He has an above average skill level."
Two tone dining
Blows my mind what some people get away with. Instead of running the water pipe in the wall just run it through the shower. Build a ledge around it...
Kitchen
Guess if I am going to have to frame the wall might as well build a nook. Get rid of all the drywall and replace with cement board. Plastic funnel no...
Master bedroom

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

The need for a topcoat on a painted deck depends on various factors, primarily the type of paint used and your desired level of protection. Many premium deck paint formulations are self-sealing, eliminating the necessity for an additional topcoat. These paints often have built-in additives that substantially protect against moisture, UV rays, and everyday wear and tear.

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.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

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