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Q: Will painting a composite decking prevent warping?

• <div><p>The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best. </p></div>

Q: Can you paint a damaged pool deck?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand my porch before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it&rsquo;s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint. </p></div>

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: What kind of paint do you use on a front porch?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-exterior-paint.htm">best exterior paint</a> for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you&rsquo;ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it&rsquo;s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you&rsquo;ll need to find a formula suited to that material. </p></div>

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Very Professional, Very safety minded .They were on time ,did a great job cleaning up afterwards. They cut two very large trees for us .Would hire them again.
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Reviewed in May 2025
Painted 7 rooms of my home. Also had to Stucco and match my family room ceiling with excellent precision.Very Professional, Excellent Work, Great Pricing, Prompt Service, Neat. Shows up on time daily. Cleans up after each day without even knowing they were here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING FOR...
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Reviewed in November 2024
They were extremely professional and quick to respond to my plumbing problem. Highly recommend and will reach out to them in the future when needed.
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Reviewed in November 2024
They were great! Burning assembly went bad they came and installed a new one. They installed the new very quick and kept everything nice and clean. Also gave me a great price. Would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone.
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Reviewed in October 2024
Harmac handles many projects for me. They do everything from weed trimming to large excavations. Theyâ ve alway done an excellent job at a very fair price. Their employees are skilled in many different areas and are a joy to work with.
Harmac, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Installed posts and I beams to secure a 14x25 raised room.
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Reviewed in June 2024
Cody was professional and quick to accommodate my timeline needed for the assembly as I had a Father’s Day deadline for my grill assembly. His pricing was very fair and he did an excellent job. He was quick and cleaned up afterwards taking all the trash with him and he modeled how to use the...
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I would recommend The Bigley Group for any excavation service. Brent was quick to respond and stayed in touch with me. The service provided by them was beyond my expectations and I will for sure use them for any excavation services I may need going forward!
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Reviewed in February 2024
My wife and I knew the colors that we wanted in our remodel. However, we could not determine how to install a shelf in the shower. K&B Contracting knew the solution and it turned out fabulous. They took our ideas and made them better. Good job guys. I am now working with them for an...
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Reviewed in April 2023
They gave good and honest feedback on the condition of my roof and in their recommendation for my upcoming gutter repairs.
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Phares Property Management

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Serving Danville, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"I was very comfortable working with David Phares. He is very honest and forthcoming. He helped me a great deal at the time when there were many structural issues with the house and he helped me with the repair cost. I was very happy with his job & I will definitely hire him again."

Response time8 hrs

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Recommended by8%of homeowners

Serving Danville, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Very Quick, Professional, & Really Nice. No Problems At He. He Was Absolutely Wonderful."

Response time2 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Justice Power Wash Service

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Serving Danville, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time20 mins

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you!\n

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We are a family business, with over 30 years of experience. We offer quality painting services, straight lines, no messes, no nonsense.

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Halls Home Solutions LLC

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Hall’s Home Solutions LLC is built on reliability, craftsmanship, and genuine care for the homes in our community. Our customers know they can count on us for honest communication, quality work, and a professional experience from start to finish. Whether it’s a small repair or a bigger project, we shows up with skill, integrity, and the kind of pride in workmanship that keeps people calling back.

Serving Danville, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Deck looks better than it has ever looked. Super hard worker. Took his time sanding, securing loose boards, hand brushed the stain, etc. Moved all furniture off and on the deck. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend."

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Quality Painting and Flooring LLC

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Serving Danville, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"Excellent painter, quick and detail oriented. I trust them in my home and my rental property. Has also done contractor work from kitchen, bathroom, roof, gutters, plumbing and electrical. You will be happy with his workmanship."

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In business since 2022

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Response time2 days

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best.

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.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

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.

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

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