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Avatar for Kind Home Painting Co.
Kind Home Painting Co.
5.0(
127
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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

"Kind Home Painting is the best! They have Customer Service down to an art form. The quality of their workmanship is beyond reproach and their staff is professional with exemplary expertise. They provided wonderful front-line support on initial contact, to color specialists, project managers, and finally the workers who did the painting - every step of the process was streamlined with an emphasis on providing the best customer service. I first used Kind Home Painting for staining my fence and was so impressed I followed up and had them paint my house. I highly recommend Kind Home Painting."
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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cliff Stuart Interior Painting
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 Painting Plus
Painting Plus
4.8(
150
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were referred to Painting Plus from a friend who had a great experience. They just finished painting the interior of our new home, and did a fantastic job. There were on time for the quote, followed up quickly, started up the day after we provided the paint colors, and kept coming back until the job was finished. During the work, they were very careful about covering floors and furniture, and the finished product looked great. We would highly recommend."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Jose's Nunez Painting, LLC
Jose's Nunez Painting, LLC
4.8(
22
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"José was very professional, efficient, and did an incredible paint job on my home. He has great attention to detail and provided great options for the design we wanted. I highly recommend Joseâ s for your next painting project."
Blue Naval
Painting the trim of this peak
Preparation
My Shirt
We painted this fence  in Windsor

+31

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
2 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 contracted to stain an old fence. The previous stain was discontinued, so he had to find something else that would match. And it matched perfectly! He was always on time. He left the worksite spotless. And he really does impeccable work. Plus his pricing is very competitive and certainly worth every penny. Now Iâ m tempted to find other projects that require painting!"
Exterior Cabin
Kitchen Cabinets
Layton Pool
Deck
Orem Home

+184

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Color by Design
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

"I had my entire condo repainted and Scott and his team did an excellent job! They painted all the walls, the trim, all of my doors and I was extremely satisfied. It looks beautiful and he offered me a very fair price and stuck to the schedule he promised me. Thank you, Scott!"
Interior Examples
 entry, stairwell, landin
 stripes
office
Interior Examples

+13

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Foothills Painting LLC
4.7(
58
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From start to finish, Foothills Painting did a great job. Tara started off by setting up the estimate. Wes did the estimate on a chilly and rainy day but took his time and was very helpful. The project manager, Paul, was very helpful and answered my questions throughly. Rachel helped verify my color selection, and Adam and Ed did a great job staining the fence. They were courteous, careful and considerate. I would definitely recommend them and will use them again. Thank you, Foothills Painting, for making this a very good experience."
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Manufacturers use a different process and formula for exterior paint versus interior. The exterior formula has to withstand elements like temperature, UV lighting, moisture, wind, and debris. Interior paint doesn’t need to be as tough, only exposed to dust, scratches, dents, scuff marks, and the like.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

Staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan and protect it from the elements. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it is not impervious to damage from moisture, sun exposure, splintering, fading, and rot over time. Applying a protective finish creates a shield that preserves the wood's strength and appearance, potentially extending its life by five to 10 years.

When choosing a finish, it's helpful to understand the difference between a sealer and a stain. A sealer sits on top of the wood, whereas a combination stain and sealer soaks into the top layer. Because it penetrates the wood, a stain generally offers better protection against UV damage and rot and lasts significantly longer. For the best results that also preserve the wood's natural color, consider using a near-translucent stain.

To maintain protection, plan on reapplying the stain or sealer every two to three years, either as a DIY project or by hiring a professional.

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