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Diamond Construction 2.0
5.0(
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Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Diamond Construction built a deck for me. Beautiful result! Justin & Al were very polite, clean, on time, efficient & good all around people. Diamond Construction took pride in their work. Justin was very devoted to listening & asking many questions in order for end result to be what I wanted. Excellent customer service!"
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
Angotti Painting Services
5.0(
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Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Thomas and his crew were amazing! He returned my inquiry via email and phone when others didn’t and I’m very happy he did. He was prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and very reasonable price wise. I had a two story deck that he painted to perfection even staying late one day, setting up lights, to finish before a rain storm the next day. He’s my “go to” for painting going forward!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exteriors By Maria
3.6(
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Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Maria and her team were very professional and courteous. They worked well together and hardly ever took breaks. This team hand brushed the entire house and it looks great. Clean-up was well done too. Maria was one of the only painters in the area that was willing to work us into her very busy schedule. She knew we had a very strict timeline and the job had to be finished quickly (we had renters arriving). Despite all the rain we had last week and an unfortunate personal issue, they got the job done just in time. I'm grateful for Maria and her team and their diligence. We would recommend this team and would definitely hire them again. Thanks Maria!
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JOHN DAVID SALON
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Welcome Home Moving Services
5.0(
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Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."
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We Paint Services
5.0(
2
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Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

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"Always showed up on time, explained the details of what he would be doing. All work look real nice when it was finished. Seemed to be done pretty timely Overall I'd definitely hire them again"
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Satin paint is generally considered a better choice for woodwork—including trim, baseboards, cabinets, and doors—than flatter finishes like eggshell or matte. Its soft sheen enhances architectural details and stands up well to frequent cleaning and daily wear. Compared to eggshell and matte finishes, satin is more durable for high-touch areas because it is less porous and doesn't absorb dirt as easily. Matte finishes, in particular, are prone to scuffs and are harder to clean, making them less practical for surfaces like doors and cabinets.

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