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Design Construction
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Larksville, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Our MINIMUM is $3,000. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE. All inquiries MUST have intent to schedule within 2 weeks. With 15 years of experience, Design and Media LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. We specialize in the creation and restoration of architectural roofing, log, cedar and other wood or wood sided homes, interior and exterior staining and painting of homes, businesses and structures. We also do garages, gazebos, decks and more. 100% quality work and always making sure our customers are satisfied beyond expectation, are our top priorities.

Roofing and Painting
Roofing and Painting
Roofing and Painting
Roofing and Painting
Roofing and Painting

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North Atlantic Contracting & Handyman Service, LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Larksville, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, reliable, and professional service. Good communication with Steve via email and Dennis on site before, during, and after the project was completed. Fair price for the job and good workmanship. I have already recommended them to others. I had them replace the railing, treads, and bottom platform of an outdoor staircase leading up to a second story deck."
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
Backsplash

+18

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
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The Pro Painting Company
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Larksville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Clean, professional, and efficient. I was worried about paint on my new carpet but with their experiance and the use of drop cloths. My carpet was just fine. Would certainly reccomend"
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Before & After

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Always wait until the morning dew has dried before you stain your deck. The stain needs a fully dry surface to sink into.

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

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