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Q: How many coats of stain is too much?

• <div><p>Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don&rsquo;t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint my chain-link fence?

• <div><p>Yes, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-chain-link-fence.htm">paint a chain-link fence</a>, but you don&rsquo;t want to use spray paint. With the spray method, you&rsquo;ll be losing a majority of your product to the air, given the size of the gaps in chain-link fences. Instead, use a paintbrush for your fence posts and a paint roller for the wire.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a metal fence?

• <div><p>Regular cleaning, rust-proof coatings, and checking fasteners help prolong the lifespan.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint galvanized chain link fencing?

• <div><p>Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.</p></div>

Q: How long does stain take to dry?

• <div><p>Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.</p></div>

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Last update on August 01, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
The project was completed to our exact specifications. We are very pleased with the work done by this company and would readily hire them again for additional projects. It was a difficult wallpaper removal and wall treatment prior to painting, but was done very efficiently and professionally....
Regenerative Gardenworks LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
The scope of the work was to scrape prime and paint my 120 year old New England Farmhouse. The company that I hired was MISSI painting 508-926-9431 the employees were professional, on schedule and did a excellent paint job, I highly recommend that anyone should hire them.
Missi Painting
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Reviewed in May 2023
Excellent quality! Cabinets were custom built, painted and installed by Bill. I could ask for a better outcome, I'm very pleased and would recommend his services to anyone.
FARMIES
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Reviewed in January 2022
When I was unhappy with the first company I found through you, Ned Stevens, I contacted G&M Painting and they helped me get my gutters cleaned even though it was freezing cold and it has snowed a week before. I was very happy to get someone to help me in these awful weather conditions.
G & M Painting
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Reviewed in June 2020
Got a few quotes for a fence replacement on HomeAdvisor; went with the cheapest of the 3. It is just not what we talked about though. It was supposed to be pressure-treated pine with white stain and I came home to a heat-treated pine of a lesser quality cut and white paint instead of stain. ...
Grizzly Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
he has done all types of work, and various projects for me. Framing work for an addition. Re-framing some windows. Deck work, painting siding etc. Also, if he needs another PRO (like an electrician), he will find a good contractor to assist him.
PNF Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2019
Excellent drywall and paint job! I highly recommend this company for quality of work and price. I intend to use them again.
GrayCo Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2018
Very well. He is very thorough and knowledgeable about preparing surfaces for paint, also about the different materials and paint to be used. He has worked for me for over 20 years as a sub-contractor when I was a general contractor, on my personal homes and for a B&Bthat I owned and operated...
Ryc's Painting
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Reviewed in February 2017
Beautifully, perfect job. Everything was seamless, you couldn't tell what he painted. It was so perfect. Every corner was perfect, a lot of detail went into the work. I recommend him to everyone.
David Pingree Painting
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Reviewed in November 2016
Bryon and his family and crew did a remarkable job on our 200+ year old house. Painting (which included scraping, sanding and multiple undercoating) was only part of all their work. They had to replace almost all the window sills, put in some new windows, and wonderful doors as well as rebuild...
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Regenerative Gardenworks LLC

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. Stayed on budget. Very professional. Involved me in every decision. Will hire again."

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Sal DiMeglio Commercial & Residential Painting

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"Very conscientious. Did a great job. Made sure we were satisfied"

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Woods Handyman Service

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Make sure the job is always done right. I Make sure it's quality work.and do my best to go above and beyond. IM honest and a do the job right\n

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+6 more

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

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"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."

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Kevin Chamberlain

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Handyman with general and some advanced knowledge of property maintenance inside and out!

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Sergeant Property PLLC

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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

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Veteran owned and operated \nClean, professional, polite, moral, community driven service\n\nWe achieve and maintain the highest of standards by implementing measures to reduce waste, increase productivity, and leave a finished product you will be happy with. \n\nColin was born and raised in the local area before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Now that he has moved back to his home town, he hopes to become a trusted name in the area.

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Best Bet Quality Painting

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Best Bet Painting was prompt with every aspect of this project: contacting, estimate, and painting. Bartlett Public Library is a town and school library so we were on a tight schedule which they maintained perfectly. We recommend them unequivocally."

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Response time11 hrs

Response rate87%

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joseph of Precision Pros was professional in every way. He was reliable, meticulous, and neat. To find someone who takes such obvious pride in their work, is in itself, a rarity. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone wanting a really fine paint project done."

Before, Former Rutland Rec Center. Historic

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Compulsive Cleaning & Painting

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Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

"It was a fantastic service. They inform beforehand about the schedule for any issues. I would like to give them an A+ if possible."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Concord, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptional work I was really impressed in that they pay attention to detail were I've had previous painters that really didn't put the extra effort inprep work Hannah was very detail orientated they will be doing my interior after the Holidays"

Response time10 hrs

Response rate97%

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Yes, you can paint a chain-link fence, but you don’t want to use spray paint. With the spray method, you’ll be losing a majority of your product to the air, given the size of the gaps in chain-link fences. Instead, use a paintbrush for your fence posts and a paint roller for the wire.

Regular cleaning, rust-proof coatings, and checking fasteners help prolong the lifespan.

Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

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