"Scott was very professional from the day he came for the estimate. He gave a fair price and made great recommendations to strengthen the deck. On the days he and his team came for power washing and painting - they were efficient, thorough and neat. Our deck is quite old and Scott’s team gave it new life. I recommend Scott for work at you home!"
"If you are looking for great customer service Abbey and Memo are on to of everything. Had my roof done and I was very happy with the outcome. If you have any concerns they address them immediately. I would use the again for any other projects."
"Did a great job. Made the exterior of my old kitchen look like new. Very nice and easy to work with too! I rarely leave reviews but he and his worker deserve praise!"
"We had a great experience! He was professional, on time, and did very clean work. The paint came out beautiful and he paid attention to all the small details. He kept everything neat and finished the job when promised. Highly recommend!"
"Scott provided and his team did an suburb job in painting the interior of my home. They far exceeded my expectations. I'd recommend them to anybody looking to have any painting done. The crew he sent were polite, professional and very fast. Thank Scott and Roberto."
"I would like to add to my previous post that they leave the work site so clean you won't even know they were there except for the masterpiece they left behind. Truely exceptional quality workmanship!!"
"The work we had done recently was not limited to painting the outside of my home! Vito has such great vision, and all of his recommendations were included in the work: power-washing the patio and walkways; painting the back shed and finishing the hardware; special black oil painting of the gates and fence and mailbox, etc. They all did a wonderful job and followed up! I wouldn't hesitate to set up a schedule to have other projects done by Vito and his Fantasia crew! Just wonderful!"
"Dennis is the best painter I have ever hired! He did such a great job, best price, no hassle, got all the materials and went above and beyond to make this apartment look like new! I am hiring him for all my projects from now on! He literally is hands down 100% the best!"
A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.
Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. Oil-based or water-based sealants soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains—available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors—add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.
The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.
You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.
Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source.
The Northport, NY homeowners’ guide to deck staining services
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The best time to stain a deck is when it’s dry but not too sunny. How often you restain a deck depends on climate and wood type, but every two to three years is normal.