What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div><p>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:</p><ul><li><p>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</p></li><li><p>Scraping away loose paint</p></li><li><p>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</p></li><li><p>Caulking gaps and openings</p></li><li><p>Priming with a quality paint primer</p></li><li><p>Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">paint finish</a></p></li><li><p>Adding a second coat</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do you have to seal wood stain?

• <div><p>Applying a topcoat sealer is not required, but it will keep the stain from fading over time. This is particularly important if the stain imparts a color or varnish. If you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stain-wood.htm">staining exterior wood</a>, you should apply a sealant or finish to prevent weather-related issues down the line. Also, stained wood that lacks a seal won’t look as clean and fresh. A clear topcoat will give it the professional result you want. </p></div>

How much does a five-gallon bucket of stain cover?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Erie Excavation and Construction Limited

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Please call Noah at 814-853-0125 OR Email [email protected] for a Free Estimate! Erie Excavation and Construction Limited is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"These guys are the best! They are honest and trustworthy. You can trust they will get you the fairest price in the area for great quality service. They will also work with you every step of the way to ensure they are meeting all expectations. I plan to only work with these guys again in the future for all my excavation projects this spring."

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"These guys are the best! They are honest and trustworthy. You can trust they will get you the fairest price in the area for great quality service. They will also work with you every step of the way to ensure they are meeting all expectations. I plan to only work with these guys again in the future for all my excavation projects this spring."

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Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."

Bart S on September 2018

"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."

Bart S on September 2018

We do landscaping, and construction we do any sort of landscaping project that you may have. And we are limited to the size of construction projects but Ive done some very good interior designing work as well as exterior including kitchens bathrooms windows, doors, flooring and more.

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All aspects of residential and commercial remodels, flooring, drywall, painting, electrical, decks, Kitchen and Bathroom remodels, and a lot more. We do it all!

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All aspects of residential and commercial remodels, flooring, drywall, painting, electrical, decks, Kitchen and Bathroom remodels, and a lot more. We do it all!

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Level 99 Services is a family owned small business located in Erie,Pa. They can handle just about any job including but not limited to Flooring, Siding, Drywall, Painting, Landscaping, interior remodels. They offer fair prices with high quality work. They take pride in every job and customer satisfaction is very important to them.

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Jimmy Keller is a sculpture artist in Northeastern United States. Jimmy Keller's work includes chainsaw art from wood and metal art. Art is a great way to transform a space and we will work with you to create a unique piece! Jimmy Keller can travel to design and deliver your artwork. Give Jimmy Keller a call today to get started! www.jimmykellerdesign.com

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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted
Scraping away loose paint
Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris
Caulking gaps and openings
Priming with a quality paint primer
Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish
Adding a second coat
Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

If your cedar fence is new, don’t delay. Unlike treated pine, you don’t need to wait months for the wood to dry out for it to accept stain. With cedar, the sooner, the better. Seal cedar within two weeks of installation to prevent the sun from fading its red color.

Applying a topcoat sealer is not required, but it will keep the stain from fading over time. This is particularly important if the stain imparts a color or varnish. If you’re staining exterior wood, you should apply a sealant or finish to prevent weather-related issues down the line. Also, stained wood that lacks a seal won’t look as clean and fresh. A clear topcoat will give it the professional result you want.

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.

A cedar fence will actually last quite a long time even if you don’t treat it with stain. In fact, you can expect to get between 15 and 30 years out of an untreated cedar fence. However, if you want to preserve its color and extend its life, treat it with a combination stain and sealer every three to five years.

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