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Avatar for Paul Enterprises, LLC
Paul Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
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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 East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bill and his team were a pleasure to work with! They finished our deck staining job on time, left the property spotless and most importantly, did a great job. This was a my new go-to company for any future project! Highly recommend."
Traditional Home Exterior
Interior Painting
Bathroom Remodel/Makeover - Mason's Island
Interior painting - Mason's Island
Home painting

+38

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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East Coast Pro Painting, LLC
4.9(
50
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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 East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"my wife Susan and I have used east coast pro painting on two houses now and have been very impressed with their work.our first house they painted the inside and also our aluminum siding and even our wood shed in the backyard,matching it with our house and dramatically increasing the desirability and profit when we sold it in 2019.we also had them come to our new house in east hartford for some interior work and staining our fence in the backyard.Sue and I cant say enough good things about Tom and Pantayas professionalism,excellent work ethic and just being easy to work with when it comes to taking care of our painting needs.thank you so much!"
Cedar Shingled Home Ready for some TLC!
Cedar Shingled Home Ready for some TLC!
Cedar Shingled Home Ready for some TLC!
Cedar Shingled Home Ready for some TLC!
Cedar Shingled Home Ready for some TLC!

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
4.4(
91
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sky City took our old wooden deck away and gave us a beautiful new deck. The process was without problems. The workers were neat with the supplies and produced a wonderful deck. The owner kept us informed as the process went on. Thank you , Sky City!!"
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
New deck (Mystic CT)2016

+297

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acevedo Renovations
5.0(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Washed the area we wanted and did a good job."
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+216

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LTD PAINTING
5.0(
8
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan and Anthony were absolutely wonderful and accommodating to my painting needs and even gave me realistic tips on quick fixes that made a world of a difference. I’ve hired them twice now and am incredibly grateful to have them as a professional paint squad."
Before photo
Before
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
After photo

+27

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Emilien Painting & Restorations
5.0(
14
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He is a man of his word. Always on time and commucate when he will not be. Affordable price"
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Premier Pro Painters Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
8
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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 East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Premier Pro Painters painted my bathroom for me, the job was done efficiently and looks great. I highly recommend Premier."
Preston Historic Home
Preston Historic Home
Preston Historic Home
Quaint Seaside Cottage
Quaint Seaside Cottage

+7

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M Adorno, LLC
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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 East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you had 6 stars, I would rate them a 6. Very, very professional fixed our problems like it was their house."
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath

+2

Response time10 hrs
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters
4.2(
87
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The care taken protecting shrubs, deck and cleanup. Overall cleanup was exceptional. The process went smoothly."
Mystic Historical Job
Old Saybrook Stain Job
Mystic Paint Job
Pawcatuck Business
Mystic Residential

+8

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Connecticut Shoreline
5.0(
5
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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 East Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent excellent service and work done"
Installed new Bathroom Light / Fan
Replaced Ceiling Fan
Replaced Ceiling Fan
Replaced Closet Light
Replaced Closet Light

+4

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood, as this helps prevent the surface from cracking. However, it is crucial to wait for the wood to dry out completely from the chemical treatment process before applying a finish. If the wood is still wet, the paint will not adhere properly. The drying time can range from weeks to six months. To test if the wood is ready, drip some water onto a board. If the water is absorbed, the wood is dry enough for painting or staining. If the water beads up on the surface, it needs more time to dry. You can build with the wood while it's still wet, but you must wait for it to dry before painting.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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