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No Job Too Small Painting
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"Tom was efficient and professional. He noticed some of the windows needed glazing and did a great job in taking care of that as well as trim paint on the windows. He’s also painted/sealed my basement walls and floor. When all jobs were done, he was sure to leave a clean space. Tom is great to work with and is conscientious about communicating in a timely manner. I highly recommend him for painting/staining."
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ST Landscaping and Excavating
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.

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Precision Plaster, L.L.C.
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Precision Plaster, L.L.C., owned and operated by Matthew Lent with 14 years of experience, serves areas around Lisle, NY. Specializing in drywall and plaster installation and repair, skim coat, sand finish, and interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial projects, Precision Plaster ensures high-quality results and customer satisfaction.

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XX Decks & Porches
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"Outstanding workmanship. We had a complete deck built without any plans to review and let Brandon do what he does best. Build us a great deck! We hired them to come back to stain it too. It was over 500 square feet with two staircases and a ramp for our dogs built 12 feet up in just 5 days! They also installed a door that we supplied. And when they finished...they did a great clean up! The crew was professional and very easy to work with. I can't say enough about this company sent to us by Home Advisor...we locked out."
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you’ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.

Various kinds of substances and deck preservatives act as protective coatings for wood to prevent rot, which is caused by water getting into the wood and creating cracks and splits. Stains, paints, and sealants are the three best options to protect your wood, but there are also oils, varnishes, and waxes available. You’ll need to reapply sealant at least once per year, and you should inspect your wood deck regularly to look for signs of damage or general wear and tear.

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

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