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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
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Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Grimes Thompson LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect!! He was professional, quick & he did a wonderful job on all areas painted. He will always be the person for me to call if I need any painting in the future. Highly recommend!!"
Popcorn Texture Removal  - Interior Project
Deck Stain
Interior Painting
Deck Stain(solid)Cabin brand
Exterior Painting

+61

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crosby's Pressure Washing Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Went great, he walked me around areas of concern that he noticed. Only spots i noticed were tight corners on concrete areas he missed but i dont blame him for that because i did have some overgrowth i didnt clear before he came. Overall great job, very friendly."
Cleaned panels
Pressure Washing Project
Deck and Boardwalk Restoration
One dirty and one clean
Pressure Washing Project

+24

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Satin paint is generally considered a better choice for woodwork—including trim, baseboards, cabinets, and doors—than flatter finishes like eggshell or matte. Its soft sheen enhances architectural details and stands up well to frequent cleaning and daily wear. Compared to eggshell and matte finishes, satin is more durable for high-touch areas because it is less porous and doesn't absorb dirt as easily. Matte finishes, in particular, are prone to scuffs and are harder to clean, making them less practical for surfaces like doors and cabinets.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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.

Painting a damaged pool deck is not recommended if the substrate is crumbling, cracking, spalling, or otherwise actively deteriorating. Continuing deterioration will result in the paint also delaminating or flaking off the damaged surface. Minor damage such as chips or hairline cracks that are not actively deteriorating can often be repaired enough to paint over. A damaged pool deck with a lot of cracking and deterioration should be replaced for best results.

Essential tools include brushes or rollers, drop cloths, sandpaper or power sanders, and appropriate cleaning supplies. Quality materials ensure long-lasting results.

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