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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
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Kind Home Painting Co.
5.0(
123
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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

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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

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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
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

"Jose did a wonderful job on painting the inside of our rental house. We had some time constraints and he happily worked around them. He prepped carefully and did a great job painting both by hand and with a spray machine. He is an excellent communicator with fair prices and my favorite thing was he showed up on time and ready to work! Hire Jose!"
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
Avatar for Painter 1 of Westminster
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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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

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

Applying a sealer or topcoat after staining wood is highly recommended, though not always strictly required. A sealer protects the wood from moisture, UV rays, and weather-related issues, which is especially important for outdoor surfaces like decks and fences. It also enhances the stain's durability, prevents fading over time, and gives the wood a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. For some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection needed. It's always best to check the stain manufacturer's recommendations and consider the wood's intended use and exposure when deciding whether to apply a sealer.

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.

Both a roller and a brush are effective methods for painting a chain link fence. A roller will make the job easier by ensuring symmetrical strokes and reaching the backside of the fence as well, which cuts down on paint time. However, a brush is often necessary for painting the base of the fence and near the posts due to its ease of reaching smaller spaces.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

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.

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