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Luncsford Painting, LLC
5.0(
12
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Luncsford Painting for Vacant unit paintings, new construction painting and exterior paintings for a large multifamily communities. He always communicated well, provided superior work and his prices matched his quality, if not better. I would definitely use their services again if given the opportunity!"
Miller
Miller
Licking Mo job
Bedroom
Bath

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Preston's Painting & Staining
5.0(
3
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prestons Painting and Staining was one of the best services we have used and we have had our fair share of contractors. They arrived on time each day, they are extremely talented painters with great attention to detail and they take great pride in their work. We are beyond happy with their talents and highly recommend to anyone looking for painting and staining. We have hired them again for several more projects on our farm this spring and we look forward to working with Preston and his team for years to come!"
Whitewash vaulted ceiling
Beginning whitewash
Single/double coat contrast
Pre-touch up phase whitewash
Finishing second story whitewash

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Manufacturers use a different process and formula for exterior paint versus interior. The exterior formula has to withstand elements like temperature, UV lighting, moisture, wind, and debris. Interior paint doesn’t need to be as tough, only exposed to dust, scratches, dents, scuff marks, and the like.

If possible, it is beneficial to paint both sides of your fence to protect the fence more completely from the elements. Painting both sides of your fence will create a more consistent appearance as well. However, the time and cost involved in painting both sides of the fence may cause people to paint only the side they see.

A dry lawn is easier to edge than a wet one. When your ground is wet, your blades will likely clump together, making a seemingly even cut while wet, but an uneven disaster when dried. Also, a wet lawn can impact your blade's performance and cause mud to kick up, resulting in a messy finish.

If you don’t treat a cedar fence, it will turn from reddish brown to gray over time. You can keep the cedar from graying and retain its attractive, deep red color by sealing your cedar fence with a stain that keeps the wood’s oils in and serves as a barrier against the sun’s UV rays.

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