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Q: What kind of wood stain should I choose?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to clean my deck before staining, and what happens if I don't?

• <div><p>Yes, you must thoroughly clean your deck before staining. If you don't, dirt, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped between the wood and the new stain. This not only looks unsightly but also prevents the stain from penetrating the wood properly, reducing its ability to protect the deck from weather and UV rays. As a result, the stain won't last as long or look as good. Any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage. Always wait at least 48 hours after cleaning for the wood to dry completely before applying stain.</p></div>

Q: When is the best time to stain a deck?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it&rsquo;s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn&rsquo;t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks. </p></div>

Q: Is wood stain flammable after it dries?

• <div><p>Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.</p></div>

Q: How do you keep stain rags from combusting?

• <div><p>Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible. </p></div>

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Loved the work ethic and timeliness of these guys. Very satisfied and a job well done.
Danny's Paving LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
He built me an enclosure for my water heater, Absolutely no complaints. Would highly recommend his work.
Layton Handyman & Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
He did a great job of clearing up overgrown brush. Knocked down a lot of wuiche trees. Now our place is clean and clear.
Disciplined Trax
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Reviewed in April 2024
10/10 recommend!!! Very professional and did a phenomenal job! Cleared roughly 3 acres on our property and made it go from thick brush to flat land! Will definitely be using him in the future!
HF3 Construction
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Reviewed in September 2022
Enrique is a good father, husband & a good person. He takes pride in his work.
3E Pool Services
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very professional on time service very good work recommend this company 100%
Squatch Pressure Washing Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent work. I was having my home deep cleaned prior to having a baby and when I say it looked marvelous it was beyond it. No hesitations to hire again.
O&A Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2020
They were very professional and did an excellent job.
Bacteria Exterminator of South Texas
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Reviewed in February 2020
Great!! He was efficient, addressed the problem right away, and was very professional. I will be calling him in the future if I have more electrical projects.
Smith and Jones Electric
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Reviewed in December 2019
Upul, the owner, takes great pride in his business and in how well the job is performed. He also takes the time to walk you through the work before he does it and makes it easy to understand his plan to fix the problem.
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OLD MAN JOE'S CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTING

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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 Rosita, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Awesome job. Thank you to Old Man Joe's Construction and Contracting and to Luis Garcia for a job well done. Very pleased with replacement of my skylight. Highly recommend this business"

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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 Rosita, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"I am pleased to report the fabulous interior/exterior paint job Johnson Painting provided us and only the highest praise for Dwayne Johnson and his team. They were courteous, prompt, extremely professional and left our home very clean. I wanted to give our home a fresh new look and am completely amazed by the results. I would highly recommend them!"

Cell phone pic of the kitchen after painting. After tile installation, we went back in, cleaned off the dust, and repainted for a final coat. See Visual Tour & Images on REALTOR.com.

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Tony's Roofing Services, LLC

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Serving Rosita, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"All work was done in a timely, professional manner. Shingles and majority of the work was done within two days with a few items finished a few weeks later-a skylight that had to be ordered, etc.
Everyone did a top notch job. The roofers even went over the grounds two times picking up nails after the job was done, and did a very good job at that. They were very pleasant folks. We were glad to have them do the work.
After the ridge vents were installed, I noticed s savings in my electric bill, too. We wee able to raise our thermostat by 3 degrees and still stayed cool in the last few hot days of summer. Ridge vents are definitely the way to go.
Thank you, Tony and crew. Keep up the good work. I highly recommend Tony's Roofing Service.
The office staff even helped me get my warranty registered with the Certainteed company after the work had been completed.
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Benjamin Thomas Building & Remodeling

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Serving Rosita, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Our storage building build was awesome. It came out really nice and was was done quickly. Their work ethic is beyond great. They go above and beyond what is required."

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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In business since 2020

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"Very smooth! Tanya was the best!"

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In business since 2019

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"Jordan mowed and weedeated and trimmed my trees. I asked him to permanently mow for me. My yard looks awesome ??"

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Recommended by85%of homeowners

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In business since 2016

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"Great crew and here everyday til finished can’t Thk them enough for the quick turnaround ❤️"

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"Install went great. I needed the ability to haul my goose neck horse trailer and I had a few preferences in functionality and he built it exactly as I had imagined"

1/4 in I Beam cut and fitted to substructure and 1 1/4 in hole for the 2 5/16 ball connection.

Black primer to keep from deca and gusts to hold the beam more secure to the frame.

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Good Guys Roofing & Remodeling

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Serving Rosita, TX and surrounding areas

"Good Guys came out to my house, gave me an estimate (really competitive) and within 2 days, they were working on my new roof. They were very professional and clean. No mess left behind, which is always a problem with any construction work done at my house. They started and finished the job within 2 days. I would definitely use them again and I recommend to all my family and friends. Great Job Good Guys!!!"

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Serving Rosita, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"They are dependable, on time, and got the job done. Customer service was good and I have no complaints"

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you must thoroughly clean your deck before staining. If you don't, dirt, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped between the wood and the new stain. This not only looks unsightly but also prevents the stain from penetrating the wood properly, reducing its ability to protect the deck from weather and UV rays. As a result, the stain won't last as long or look as good. Any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage. Always wait at least 48 hours after cleaning for the wood to dry completely before applying stain.

You’ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it’s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn’t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

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