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Avatar for MG Painting Service LLC
MG Painting Service LLC
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I can't say enough good things about MG Painting. They were punctual, did excellent works and went above and beyond with the paint job."
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Painting - Exterior Project
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project

+107

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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J&V Painting LLC
5.0(
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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 Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"The pro painted my metal roof and returned to paint a second coat to cover better. Everything looks great, and he did a good job. I'm completely satisfied and would use the pro again in the future."
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Stucco and paint project
Exterior Painting Project

+42

Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Paint My Walls LLC
5.0(
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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 Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Deck looks awesome! Professional painting crew, did everything as promised in project bid @ agreement price. would hire again!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ferguson Home Improvements LLC
4.4(
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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 Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ferguson Home Improvements did a fantastic job.  All the work that needed to get done, was finished beyond my expectations.  The workers were very friendly.  The job took a little longer that expected, but Ferguson Home Improvements were not at fault, the weather played a major factor with the deck stain and door installation.  At the time the work was getting done, we received a lot of rain and storms.  All in all, I would highly recommend Ferguson Home Improvements. 
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Walls Construction and Handyman Services, Inc.
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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 Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"2 gentleman from Walls Construction and Handyman came out and cleaned gutters thoroughly. While there they did free roof inspection and found that 2 roof boots were cracked. They notified me and I told them to go ahead and repair them. They are one of the most outstanding companies I have ever had come out and do work on my house. Greg Maratto was very polite, experienced and just an over all joy. The office staff was also very polite and professional. I would definitely recommend using this company for any of your construction/handyman needs.
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The "Noke's" Handyman
4.3(
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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 Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Noke's Handyman ,Was on time. They completed the project in a timely manner .I would use them again."
Outside wall of Car Porch
Handymen Project
Opposite wall on car porch leading into home
Handymen Project
Front of house. We didn’t have any worries about overspray

+27

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Welcome Home Moving Services
5.0(
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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 Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."
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Green, Greene, and Greener
4.0(
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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 Ararat, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall, very well. Beautiful work on shrubs. The stream bank and bridge repair task was very labor intensive and was impacted by bouts of bad weather, but the final product was very good."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

No, it is not okay to paint over rotted wood. Painting over rotted wood will not address the underlying issue and can trap moisture, leading to further decay. Properly addressing the rotted wood by removing and replacing or repairing the damaged areas is necessary before you can even consider painting.

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.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

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