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Avatar for Big Sky Country Contractors
Big Sky Country Contractors
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Seeley Lake, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Perfectos to clean out and organize my garage. I had lots of boxes I needed broken down and furniture I needed hauled out. They arrived on time and got it all done in a few hours. I am super impressed with their work and would recommend them to anyone needing help with cleaning or projects around the house."
Full interior paint job including stairwell paint & staining, walls, trim, doors & ceilings.
Full kitchen paint job including walls, ceilings, cabinets & trim.
Full interior paint job including trim, walls & ceiling.
Full interior paint job including doors, trim, ceilings & walls.
Full interior paint job including trim, walls, ceilings & wainscoting.

+2

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mendenhall Enterprise L.L.C
4.7(
21
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Seeley Lake, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boaz and his crew were thoroughly professional, completing the house and garage in five days. They did an excellent job and I've asked for a bid on updating the house's wiring."
Roofing Project
start picture
progress
outcome
Additional Photos

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TreeLine Painting
5.0(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Seeley Lake, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Justin is a very friendly, professional business owner. The work he had done was completed exactly as we had discussed. Anything that needed to be discussed further was discussed and a successful resolution was found."
Interior Home For NuWest Builders
Interior
Interior
Interior
Interior

+10

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cob It, Busy Bee Enterprises
5.0(
7
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Seeley Lake, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"Cob it, Busy Bee was initially hired to do exterior surface preparation, and re-staining of my log home, garage and playhouse. They were very reliable, and made extra trips back and forth from their home base which is three hours away to make sure things ran smoothly at the job site. While at this jobsite with all their equipment and materials, Bill offered to prep and stain my fence, a picnic table, a porch swing and a porch bench at no extra charge. The project was finished last Spring of 2016 and he returned back the next Spring of 2017 just to make sure that I was completely satisfied as well as re-inspecting their work."
Old Lake House
After Blasting & Sanding
Compleated Job
Front compleat
Compleated back and end of house

+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fournier Painting and Construction Finishes
4.3(
13
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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 Seeley Lake, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My new house was painted a dirty greige (grey + beige) throughout. It felt like a cave! I needed my ceilings painted white ASAP and Kevin Fournier and his crew did such a great job! They were professional and thorough. They painted every ceiling on the main floor in two days. I am super happy with their work and would definitely recommend and hire them again."
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+25

Response time3 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The best time to paint your deck is when temperatures are neither too cold (below 60 degrees) nor too hot (above 85 degrees). Always paint your deck when there’s no risk of rain. For fast-drying paint like acrylic or latex, ensure your deck can dry for at least four hours. Oil-based paints take longer to dry and may require 48 hours to completely cure.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

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.

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

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