Is it worth sanding a deck?

• <div><p>It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-refinish-deck.htm">deck refinishing process</a>. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.</p></div>

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Q: Do repair services include repainting?

• <div><p>Yes, many repair services include repainting to match the color of the existing siding or walls. Most professionals offer this service to ensure the repaired area blends in seamlessly.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to spray or roll deck sealer?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s often best to spray on deck sealer. Sprayers can apply sealant more quickly and evenly than rolling while still enabling you to reach tight spaces. When using a sprayer, always use a low-pressure setting at a close distance to ensure an even application. Avoid using sprayers on windy days. </p></div>

Q: Can you paint over old paint on a concrete porch?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to stain a deck?

• <div><p>Provided conditions are ideal, staining an entire deck should take as little as a couple of hours and up to a couple of days to apply and cure. Additional procedures, like sealing a deck or using additional treatments, may extend the project by a few additional days. </p></div>

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Sean gave us an estimate on softwashing our 4000 square foot house, shed and shed roof within a few days of contacting him. He was very knowledgeable about what soaps to use for each application. One side of our house was covered with mold that was affecting the health of our family. When Sean...
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Reviewed in March 2024
I hired Dillon to put new a new floor in a bed room and do some roof repairs. Dillon showed up exactly when he said he was going to and did an excellant job with all the repairs I needed done ! He was very professional. All around great experience with a good contractor.
HF Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2023
Starkrete did a stamped concrete patio for us 3 years ago and a month ago poured a new garage floor after removing the 40 year old floor that had sunk and deteriorated. Andrew and his crew did a great job - nice power trowel finish and existing openings were nicely joined to new floor. I...
Starkrete
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Reviewed in September 2021
The guys did professional timely work. The roof looks great!!!
The Roofing Guys
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Reviewed in August 2019
They would have gotten 5 stars if I had not had to call them back due to a bad leak where they had not connected the piping to the system correctly. Other than that all is well and I have water that is now drinkable and clear instead of yellow. Toilet and shower no longer stained yellow after a...
Lifetime Stainless Steel Corporation
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Reviewed in April 2018
He did a fantastic job! My son and grand kids love the new deck! I will highly recommend this company and use them, again.
Clark Construction
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Reviewed in March 2017
Andy and Troy, and the entire work crew for that matter, were very friendly and easy to talk with. T&B was responsive to my inquires. The quality of work was top shelf. I have an old big diary barn that needed a new metal roof. I am very happy I found and used this contractor. The roof...
T&B Construction of NY, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
Started with a deck and then hired them to do alot more remodeling. Couldn't be happier with their work. Will definitely hire them again for my next project.
AA General Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2014
Work is still in progress, but so far everything has gone great. Deb and her crew power-washed the deck (twice) and scraped by hand before applying the deck stain. They also stained the 2 deck benches and moved everything. They painted the upstairs bath and hallway white that had been...
Brushes Over Broome
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Reviewed in May 2012
It went like clockwork, as usual. Doug arrived on time, asked if there were any edible plants around the house, just in case. Once I had verified no (you have to cover all edible plants before he sprays), he began spraying, and also laid down the ant granules. He then asked me if I had had any...
The Bug Killer
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

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"B&L Home Improvement practically redid my entire home. From flooring installation, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, interior and exterior painting, demolition and built 2 decks. Damien is a professional who is on top of everything, always available, really goes the extra mile to ensure the customer is satisfied. I highly recommend him for any home project you need done."

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"Very quick response, fast service and nice quality job. They cleaned everything up really well too!"

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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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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"It was very very good. They are very very professional. They gave a good deal and they left very clean and great."

Clients selected an excellent color. It looked a little too yellow in the can but just great, in my opinion, once dry on the wall.

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PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.

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"We hired Marc and Parlor City Construction to enlarge our living room, by installing a LVL beam in the ceiling, replacing/rerouting electric outlet, reworking our floor to match and drywall and plaster our entire living room ceiling. The job was completed very professionally, on time service and at a reasonable cost. Each and every employee of Parlor City Construction was professional, congenial and trustworthy. We will in the future be hiring Parlor City Construction for further remodeling of our home."

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"Everything was done just like I wanted. Bob is very professional. He handled the small stuff really well and I would hire him for larger projects as well because he's a general contractor.
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Yes, many repair services include repainting to match the color of the existing siding or walls. Most professionals offer this service to ensure the repaired area blends in seamlessly.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

It’s often best to spray on deck sealer. Sprayers can apply sealant more quickly and evenly than rolling while still enabling you to reach tight spaces. When using a sprayer, always use a low-pressure setting at a close distance to ensure an even application. Avoid using sprayers on windy days.

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.

Provided conditions are ideal, staining an entire deck should take as little as a couple of hours and up to a couple of days to apply and cure. Additional procedures, like sealing a deck or using additional treatments, may extend the project by a few additional days.

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