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Diamond Construction 2.0
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Working with Diamond Construction was a very good experience. Their work quality and attention to detail were excellent! Although we only expected to hire them for drywall, we ultimately hired them to complete the whole house renovation. Justin, Shawn, and team were knowledgeable, made helpful suggestions, and completed the project in a timely manner. The house turned out great! We are pleased to recommend their services."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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JCorbin Painting
4.9(
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This is our 2nd year using Josh. He painted our deck and did patchwork on our ceiling last year. This year he powerwashed our home and the siding looks brand new! He is dependable, has great prices and is a nice person. We already got an estimate for our next paint job this fall. He does a wonderful job!"
DIning room
Exterior solid stain job
Exterior solid stain job
Exterior Staining
Exterior stain job

+17

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Exteriors By Maria
3.6(
28
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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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+14

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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We Paint Services
5.0(
2
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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"
Mural of the Desert in the Den.
Exterior Painting Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SNG Home Solutions
5.0(
2
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Don Moats Construction
4.0(
2
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"They are totally honest, very hard working group and everything was absolutely perfect. This did not cost me my first born son they came in on budget. I am so pleased, they clean up very well every night and they are so pleasant to deal with. My hardwood floors are absolutely beautiful. The painting is wonderful. The work is perfect!"
Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

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