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Avatar for Feria C&M Professional Painters LLC
Feria C&M Professional Painters LLC
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you’re home needs repairs, painting or refurbishing and you want a professional contractor to complete your project, then look no further than C & M Professional Painters LLC. For my job, I was seeking a contractor that could perform all exterior and interior home refurbishing. After receiving a fair project quote from Manuel Féria, the owner of C&M, we quickly reached a firm fixed price (FP) contract for all materials and labor required to complete the job and agreed upon a one (1) week start date to commence the project. The project involved both exterior and interior phases. The exterior phase included: 1) the cleaning of all exterior walls, windows, and the roof and gutters, 2) carpentry repair work to replace all damaged wood and trim, 3) the rehanging of the gutters following trim replacement, 4) exterior repair of the chimney, 5) the painting of all exterior surfaces including the metal railings, and 6) the deck repair and final staining. The interior phase included: 1) the repair of drywall cracks, 2) the painting of walls, ceilings, and trim, and 3) the interior staining of newly installed windows. The refurbishing project was completed in two (2) weeks for the agreed upon fixed price. All work was performed by skilled professionals that arrived on time daily, completed their work and cleaned up at the end of each day for the interior phase. All exterior repairs were completed using quality materials done by expert carpenters. The interior and exterior painting was performed with true craftsmanship employing attention to details. I can honestly say that C&M outperformed my expectations for the entire project. The house is now refurbished inside and out and looks truly great, I would definitely recommend C&M to anyone needing home repairs/painting and plan to use them again for future work. In short, if you need a professional and reliable contractor for your home repairs and painting, then look no further than C & M Professional Painters LLC."
Commercial and Residential
New house!!
Remodeling
Grinding and preparing concrete floor before epoxy application
Commercial and Residential

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Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Fleming Painting
Fleming Painting
4.9(
47
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fleming Painting was an absolute joy to work with. They painted the entire exterior of my home, our screened porch and stained our privacy fence and did the most beautiful job! They were on time, excellent communication, professional, cleaned up after themselves. I could not ask for a better experience! Thank you to Fleming Painting! I recommend them to all my friends!"
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Response time30 mins
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Painter Bros of Huntsville
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Painter Bros of Huntsville is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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EZR Building INC
4.2(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly and responsive team of professionals. They did very good work and I will continue to hire them for future projects. Started on site just a couple days after contact and finished the job ahead of schedule. If you need any home improvement, new construction, remodeling, or just about anything done, give them a call."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
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Robbie's Home Renovation
5.0(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We couldn’t be happier with the transformation of our home! Robbie and his team were professional, dependable, and easy to work with from start to finish. Their quality workmanship and fair pricing exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be calling them again for our future back deck!"
Pine rd
Pine rd
Pine rd
Painted interior of house
Painted interior of house

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H&P Drywall and Painting LLC
5.0(
1
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 10 years of experience as a Painting Contractor, H&P Drywall and Painting LLC, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!\n

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You’ll need to wait until the surface is completely dry, which can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours under optimal conditions. The waiting period depends on several factors, including the type of siding and the weather conditions. Trying to paint before the surface is completely dry can trap moisture under the paint, leading to bubbling, blistering, and mold growth.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

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