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Avatar for Under the Sun Painting, LLC
Under the Sun Painting, LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Red Lion, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Mike is both professional and personable. He accepted the daunting task of painting my dark red cabinets white, and he did a fantastic job. He paid close atttention to detail, which made the finished product exceptional. I intend to use Under the Sun Painting for projects in the future."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen
Wall stripes
Two greens meet
Faux finish

+11

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for 360 Painting of York County
360 Painting of York County
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Red Lion, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"The best of the best. Gabe, Jen and the crew did an excellent job on painting our aluminum siding. They made sure we were happy. I will hire them again for my next project. Very professional, reasonably priced, friendly, all the positives. Definitely recommend their service."
Stair makeover
Exterior Painting
Door Repaint
Before & After
Bedroom repaint

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Pawling Masonry
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Red Lion, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"Project took a little longer than expected with making the forms for the cement, as the man doing the work didn't understand exactly how Mark Pawling wanted it done. Mark was at a different job site and not available. However, once Mark was here things went much better. Overall he and his crew did an excellent job, and made sure we were happy with the job. The job started on Monday and was completed to our complete satisfaction the following week on Tuesday. I felt Mark really listened to us and did the work the way we wanted it done."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

You’ll need to restrain your deck when you notice fading, cracking, peeling, or mold and mildew over a moderate to large area, or when it’s become especially difficult to clean. As for how often to stain a deck, plan to do it every two to three years or whenever you start to notice extended damage.

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.

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.

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