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The Stomoff Painting Company
5.0(
70
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Morrow, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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"My experience with this painting company was nothing short of exceptional from start to finish! I hired them to paint my living room, kitchen, hallway, and entryway, and they went above and beyond. They meticulously painted the ceilings, trim, doors, and walls, and the result is stunning—it feels like I have a brand new house! The owner, John, checked in consistently throughout the process to ensure everything was perfect. His dedication and attention to detail were truly impressive. And the price was very fair, making the experience even better. I will definitely hire them again. If you're in need of any painting done, I highly recommend getting in touch with this company. You won't regret it!""
Response time1 day
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Rick Metz Fine Furniture Repair and Restoration
5.0(
14
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Morrow, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Customers say: Quality work

"Rick brought an old table back to the beauty of its youth with superb craftsmanship and care. Highly professional work with door to door delivery, from time of estimate to pick up and return. Highly engaging, a bonus quality is Rick’s personable customer service. Highly recommend."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Maintain your wattle fence by inspecting it at least twice per year for loose weaving and degrading branches. Replace any seriously degraded sections, ensure water drains properly around the posts, and trim any sprouting branches if you used green wood. If you notice the weave loosening, you can often tighten it by gently pushing down on the top branches. You can also apply a natural wood preservative every two to three years to extend the fence's lifespan.

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.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

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