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Avatar for ALCANTARA PAINTING AND DRYWALL LLC
ALCANTARA PAINTING AND DRYWALL LLC
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Marcos Alacantara and his son the owner of Alacantara Painting and Drywall did an excellent job turning my back patio into a nice screened porch. They were very Proffessional ,prompt , proficient and price d reasonable. During the process Mr. Alcantara kept the lines of communication open i knew what he and his team was doing at all times. So if you want a paint, drywall any home improvement ideas this is the company you can't go wrong."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Frederick Williams Painting
New to Angi
Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Frederick Williams Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Georgetown, SC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n

S and P Home Improvements
4.2(
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

S and P Home Improvements is a newly established company this year with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional home improvement services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. call today for a free estimate.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carolina Pro Repairs
3.5(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Julius and his team for a concrete floor coating project, and they did an amazing job from start to finish. They were professional, timely, and paid close attention to detail. The floor came out amazing - smooth, clean, and exactly what I had envisioned. I’m extremely happy with their work and highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality craftsmanship."
Whyboo Interior Painting
Whyboo Interior Painting
Whyboo Interior Painting
Whyboo Interior Painting
Whyboo Interior Painting

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Response time4 hrs
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

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.

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.

Select based on wood type, climate tolerance, and personal preference for color and finish, with choices like oil-based stains for longevity.

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