What is better: wet-sanding or dry-sanding?

• <div><p>Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.</p></div>

How many coats of stain should you put on cedar?

• <div><p>The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain. </p></div>

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Q: What finish is best for exterior porch paint?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches</a> because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don&rsquo;t want paint that&rsquo;ll show every mark like matte, but you don&rsquo;t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.</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: What is the best paint to not show dirt on a deck?

• <div><p>If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn&rsquo;t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.</p></div>

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Mike and his crew performed painting of our full interior for our home outside of Riverton, this year we hired him to stain our cabin and paint the metal on our shop. They performed professionally and and did an excellent job with no problems, no errors! They fixed the runs and bad texture on...
Alpine Painting
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Reviewed in January 2024
The project was met to my needs! Not only did they consistently show up on time, but they were always respectful. I told Justin my budget and he met it perfectly! Final project turned out great!"
Lost Burro Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Great installed grab rail in bath
Steadfast Home Services
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Reviewed in August 2023
Our original Andersen windows stood a VERY long test of time, especially withstanding the sun (South-facing) and only ONE pane of many displayed a small seal break. Our reason for renewal was more of our well-water sprinklers causing water damage on the outside or our windows as well as white...
Renewal by Andersen of Wyoming
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Reviewed in October 2022
These 2 guys were super professional and did a great job
Energy Insulation, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
I registered on home improvement. 1/2 hour later Poe Construction called and I was able to get my TV installedthat fast! John Poe was excellent, efficient and absolutely knows what hes doing! A most fair price and it was all done on a Saturday afternoon!
Poe Construction and Renovation
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Reviewed in August 2022
Jared is the BEST! I would recommend Jared for any plumbing project he does a great job.
Sunnyside Plumbing LLC.
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Reviewed in June 2021
They have done some cleaning work for me and have done great work so far, very satisfied! Overall, it has been a professional, enjoyable experience. They have been prompt and easy to deal with!
D&K Handy Services
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Reviewed in June 2021
They did a great job
Haus Line Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2021
These folks should be rated at the top of the business. They were prompt, courteous, and fairly inexpensive. Great bunch of folks here.
West Coast Well Drilling & Pump Service, Inc.
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AC Builders LLC

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

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At Palmerin Roofing, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"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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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"Celestine was prompt and very efficient with the job I hired him to do. I am looking forward to hiring him again ."

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Sherlock Contractiing

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Very impressed with him and the job."

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Diamond Custom Design Build

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Dutch and his partner, Mike, put down our hardwood flooring for us in just a few days! Before our floor was laid, they took a wall down in our kitchen which gave us a wonderful open "great room". They were incredible workers. Dutch has so much experience that he was able to figure out some real tough situations we had with wiring and plumbing after the wall was down. Mike was excellent at crawling up in the attic and helping Dutch reroute all the exposed wiring. I've never seen two guys work so hard and put in such long days. They were incredibly fast at their work and I would highly recommend them for any remodeling job. Very nice guys!"

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Elevated Design and Remodeling

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"I was very impressed with the attitude he wasnt leaving unless I was 100% satisfide with the outcome of the work performed. I would for sure hire them again."

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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Glen's Custom Painting

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"I hired Shawn Montgomery for whole house Interior painting. He arrived promptly on time as scheduled and he did what he promised to do within the time frame and initial estimate. Great work."

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Quality Roofing & Handyman Service

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Serving Kinnear, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Let Quality Roofing & Handyman Service complete your next home improvement project for you!!! No remodel project is too small. We have completed many new roofing installations and home remodeling projects for homeowners around the area. We also offer handyman services to assist you with those multiple projects around your home that you never seem time to complete yourself. Call us today to discuss your home improvement needs.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don’t want paint that’ll show every mark like matte, but you don’t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.

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.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn’t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.

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