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Eaton Consolidated
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Martin City, MT and surrounding areas

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Eaton Consolidated offers a complete Design, Build, and Maintain philosophy. We have provided service to the Flathead valley for over 15 years. We aim to create value and be of service. We look forward to building a relationship with you and serving you for many years to come. Please reach out to me at 617-413-9299 or by email at [email protected]

Shop front
Kitchen
Butler nook
Master bedroom
Master bath

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Rugged Ridge Contracting
4.2(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Martin City, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The fit and finish greatly exceeded our expectations. Excellent attention to detail, and completed all the work on-time, exactly as quoted and estimated, with hard-to-find work ethic and integrity. Friendly, polite & considerate crew, always arrived on time and when they said they would. Honestly, the best workmanship we have seen here in Montana."
Head-on View from Ground Level Below Upper Deck
Side View from Ground Level Below Upper Deck
Porch View Under Aluminum Patio Cover
Angled View from Ground Below Upper Deck
Kalispell Window Awnings

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
O'Connor's Paint, Floor and More
4.9(
5
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Martin City, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I did part of this project and Chelsie did some too. I am very ignorant of painting and she was very helpful in setting up the room, sequencing, helping me identify what types of paint and supplies I needed and cleanup."
Steps
after carpet tear out
Vaccum couldnt get through the old carpet.
bathroom entry
LVP

+5

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining 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.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

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.

By applying protective finishes and using durable materials that withstand weather and time.

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