"Upon moving to Cambridge, we went to a local Benjamin Moore dealer and asked if they could recommend a painter. They suggested 2 Tall Guys. We called them and Geoff, one of the owners, set up a meeting with us to discuss our plan to have the entire inside of our home painted. Geoff offered suggestions on colour choices and finishes and then followed up by sending us a quote and a detailed list of the work to be done.
From the onset of the project we were impressed with the quality of work and the attention to detail that were displayed by Geoff, Mike and their team. Each and every person on the team was polite, friendly and hard working. At the end of each day they did a thorough cleanup which we greatly appreciated as we were living in our house while all of this work as going on.
The results exceeded our expectations and although it was difficult to choose what we liked the best, it would have to be the striped wall in our living room. From the straight lines taped off by Mike to the paint treatment by Geoff, it is the highlight of the room.
The painting of our home was a large project but it was a most positive experience and we would definitely recommend 2 Tall Guys."
Ken and Patty Green
"Upon moving to Cambridge, we went to a local Benjamin Moore dealer and asked if they could recommend a painter. They suggested 2 Tall Guys. We called them and Geoff, one of the owners, set up a meeting with us to discuss our plan to have the entire inside of our home painted. Geoff offered suggestions on colour choices and finishes and then followed up by sending us a quote and a detailed list of the work to be done.
From the onset of the project we were impressed with the quality of work and the attention to detail that were displayed by Geoff, Mike and their team. Each and every person on the team was polite, friendly and hard working. At the end of each day they did a thorough cleanup which we greatly appreciated as we were living in our house while all of this work as going on.
The results exceeded our expectations and although it was difficult to choose what we liked the best, it would have to be the striped wall in our living room. From the straight lines taped off by Mike to the paint treatment by Geoff, it is the highlight of the room.
The painting of our home was a large project but it was a most positive experience and we would definitely recommend 2 Tall Guys."
Ken and Patty Green
"Upon moving to Cambridge, we went to a local Benjamin Moore dealer and asked if they could recommend a painter. They suggested 2 Tall Guys. We called them and Geoff, one of the owners, set up a meeting with us to discuss our plan to have the entire inside of our home painted. Geoff offered suggestions on colour choices and finishes and then followed up by sending us a quote and a detailed list of the work to be done.
From the onset of the project we were impressed with the quality of work and the attention to detail that were displayed by Geoff, Mike and their team. Each and every person on the team was polite, friendly and hard working. At the end of each day they did a thorough cleanup which we greatly appreciated as we were living in our house while all of this work as going on.
The results exceeded our expectations and although it was difficult to choose what we liked the best, it would have to be the striped wall in our living room. From the straight lines taped off by Mike to the paint treatment by Geoff, it is the highlight of the room.
The painting of our home was a large project but it was a most positive experience and we would definitely recommend 2 Tall Guys."
Ken and Patty Green
"Upon moving to Cambridge, we went to a local Benjamin Moore dealer and asked if they could recommend a painter. They suggested 2 Tall Guys. We called them and Geoff, one of the owners, set up a meeting with us to discuss our plan to have the entire inside of our home painted. Geoff offered suggestions on colour choices and finishes and then followed up by sending us a quote and a detailed list of the work to be done.
From the onset of the project we were impressed with the quality of work and the attention to detail that were displayed by Geoff, Mike and their team. Each and every person on the team was polite, friendly and hard working. At the end of each day they did a thorough cleanup which we greatly appreciated as we were living in our house while all of this work as going on.
The results exceeded our expectations and although it was difficult to choose what we liked the best, it would have to be the striped wall in our living room. From the straight lines taped off by Mike to the paint treatment by Geoff, it is the highlight of the room.
The painting of our home was a large project but it was a most positive experience and we would definitely recommend 2 Tall Guys."
Ken and Patty Green
DECK STAINING - A 7 Step Guide
Cleaning The Wood
Wood Cleaner Is Applied Accross the Deck To Remove Mildew
Mildew Is A Living Thing And Should Be Killed Before Staining The Wood To Stop It From Spreading
Pressure Wash
Wood Is Pressure Washed To Remove Dirt From The Surface
Most Of The Discolouration Of A Deck Is Often An Accumulation Of Dirt On Top Of The Wood
Sanding - Round 1
A Belt Sander, Floor Sander, Or Angle Grinder With Sanding
Attachment Is Used For The Rough Sanding Of The Wood
This Stage Removes The Bulk Of The Discolouration, Old Stain, Or Other Impurities Sitting On The Surface Of The Wood
A Low Grit Paper Is Used At This Stage
Deck Screws Are Tightened Into Deckboards That Are Sticking Up Above The Deck
Sanding - Round 2
An Orbital Sander With A 40-60 Grit Disc Is Run Along The Entire Deck Surface To Catch all The Areas Missed By The Belt Sander
Hand Sanding
Hand Sanding And Sanding Blocks Are Used To Sand The Spaces Between The Deck Boards, And Any Contours Unreachable To An Orbital Or Palm Sander
This Often Neglected Stage Makes The Difference Between Good Job And A Perfect Job
Sanding - Round 3
Finally A 120 Grit Disc Is Run Over The Entire Deck Surface, Giving The Wood A Smoothly Polished Surface Free Of Fuzzy Wood Fibres.
Staining
Stain Is Rubbed On Using Rags To Rub It Into The Surface Of The Wood.
A Second Dry Rag Is Run Along The Freshly Stained Wood To Soak Up Excess Stain
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