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Handyman Connection of South Shore is proud to offer top-notch painting services in Plymouth, Marshfield, and the surrounding South Shore, MA, area. Whether you’re looking to refresh a single room or give your entire home a makeover, our skilled team delivers exceptional results. With years of experience in home painting, we ensure a flawless finish that enhances the beauty and value of your space. Call us today at (781) 427-7537 to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a more vibrant home.

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When it comes to home painting, quality and attention to detail matter. At Handyman Connection of South Shore, we provide comprehensive painting services tailored to your needs. From prepping surfaces to applying the perfect coat of paint, we guarantee precision and care at every stage. Whether you’re in Plymouth, Marshfield, or anywhere in the South Shore area, our expert painters are here to bring your vision to life. Trust us to handle all your home painting needs with professionalism and expertise.

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Your home deserves the best, and Handyman Connection of South Shore is here to deliver superior home painting solutions. Our painting services are designed to fit your unique style, ensuring a result that aligns with your preferences and lifestyle. Serving Plymouth, Marshfield, and the greater South Shore area, we make transforming your space easier than ever.

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Carpentry  /  November 28, 2017

How to Repair Small Patches of Wood Rot

Wood is an attractive material for things like siding, window frames and floorboards. It’s attractiveness comes with a significant drawback though; it’s also the most vulnerable material – getting easily damaged by water and heat. Rotting wood is unsightly, and we recommend you address it before the rot spreads and becomes bigger. Handyman Connection® of South Shore discusses how to repair small patches of rotting wood.

Wood Rot

The First Steps

The first thing you need to do is remove the rotted piece of wood. Use a sharp tool or a 5-in-1 to safely remove it from the rest of the surface. Once you’re done, coat the area with a wood hardener, and mix some wood filler with polyester. Press it deep into the recesses of the damaged surface with your putty knife.

You can actually use epoxy instead of wood filler. WoodEpox®, for example, is a good alternative. However, temperature can negatively affect epoxy performance and make it sag. Polyester is generally a good all-round material.

Shape and Smooth the Surface

Once you’re done filling the recesses of the damaged wood with the wood filler, you now have to shape it into place. Use your putty knife or a small chisel to carve the filler in place. Make sure to fill the entire space carefully, and, if necessary, add another layer of polyester mixture if the first layer was insufficient. Just make sure to even out the surface properly.

Next, you’ll want to let the mixture settle and harden. Once you’ve done that, all you need to do is apply the final touches. If the original wood surface had paint on it, we recommend you let the wood filler settle for at least a day before you repaint it so that you don’t accidentally mix the paint with the still-sloshy wood filler.

Handyman Connection of South Shore can help you fix your rotting wood surfaces. Fill out our form, or give us a call at (781) 829-3030 for more information on our services.

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