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Avatar for Kind Home Painting Co.
Kind Home Painting Co.
5.0(
125
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The process started with Dakota Hove uncovering my needs, budget and desired outcome. Very confident in his company and support team he worked within my budget and followed up with me before during and after the process, I then worked with Lexi their color specialist who helped me pick the most beautiful colors that brought my vision to reality perfectly. I was turned over to Kurt O’Donnell my project manager, who delivered on the promises made? He worked with me to find the perfect stain for my beautiful wood beams and gable roof, insured that the exterior paint as well as the interior paint was nothing less than perfection. Jose and his team were so polite, skilled and left my home spotless. Everyone involved exceeded my expectations. Worth every penny. Thanks so much,"
After; What a transformation! Body color is Comfort Gray SW 6205. Trim is Alabaster SW 7008, and Accent is Rookwood Red SW 2802
Bedroom interior repaint
Bedroom, closet and bathroom repaint
Stairwell Repaint
Kitchen pass through repaint

+302

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cliff Stuart Interior Painting
5.0(
126
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cliff came in on a Saturday and removed 3 walls of wallpaper. He did a great job with that and we hired him to paint the upper level interior of the house. Again a great job at a fair price. Cliff is a true painting professional and it shows in his work. I'll definitely call Cliff for future painting projects."
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+73

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Elements Painting
Elements Painting
4.7(
43
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great attention to detail. William and crew did great prep work, painting was timely and priced right. The result was an immaculate and attractive paint job. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for an excellent paint job."
Comfort Dining
Relaxed Study
Cozy
Taking Flight
1

+74

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Painting Plus
Painting Plus
4.8(
150
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"EXCELLENT SERVICE AND QUALITY WORK … Painting Plus painted the interior and exterior of our home. Jason Montgomery, one of the owners listened to our vision and provided examples and suggestions. He set the tone for the entire team who were all professional, timely and skilled in their workmanship. The team worked well together and communicated proactively with us. The crew did excellent prep work and cleaned up daily. Painting Plus exceeded our expectations in service, quality and professionalism. We love the outcome of their work and will only use Painting Plus in the future … highly recommend"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Painter 1 of Westminster
5.0(
22
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company was amazing to work with !! We live in Texas and needed our house in Colorado painted to be sold. Painter 1 of Westminster took care of all our needs, was easy to work with from Texas and had the job completed early. We would use them again and would refer to any of our friend s and family…. Thank you for doing such an amazing job!!!"
Residential
Primary Bathroom
Primary Bedroom
Paint Prep
Prep Rails

+6

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Peak Professional Painting, LLC
4.6(
719
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job painting the exterior of our home and staining our decks. We were very happy with the final result and paid a very fair price. My only complaint would be a lack of communication and with rescheduling when the painters did not show due to weather. That said, they still completed the project quickly and did an excellent job."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Precision Painting
4.9(
28
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kylan was pleasant, friendly, professional and did a great job painting. He also threw in painting a door for free, to help make the room look better. He was also very careful about masking to prevent any paint spilling anywhere. I won't lie, while Kylan's prices are reasonable and fair, you could possibly get 25% cheaper if you really shopped around. But it wouldn't be a huge difference, and there'd be high risk of getting low quality work. Better to pay very slightly more and get the peace of mind of a real pro on the job. Kylan's work is very thorough and detail oriented. Would happily hire again."
Exterior Cabin
Kitchen Cabinets
Layton Pool
Deck
Orem Home

+184

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Color by Design
4.8(
68
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott Wald and his crew (Mark and R.J) painted both the exterior and the interior of our home. They were at our home for several days and were a pleasure to have around. They were very reliable and personable, and also reasonably priced. Scott was very flexible and patient with my continued additions to the work we initially requested. He was also very accommodating whenever I pointed out areas which needed another coat or where a spot had been missed, and was quick to remedy whatever I thought needed extra attention. We would definitely hire them again."
Interior Examples
 entry, stairwell, landin
 stripes
office
Interior Examples

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

You should inspect the area regularly for rust, clean it with a wire brush, repaint it every few years, and apply a protective sealant to prevent corrosion.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

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