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NHV Painters
4.9(
96
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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 West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with NHV for the work they did on my house. My painter, Romalo went above and beyond to fix cracks and fill holes everywhere. He was so kind and patient to work with!! I was very pleased with NHV for the work they did on my house. My painter, Romalo went above and beyond to fix cracks and fill holes everywhere. He was so kind and patient to work with!! He did great work painting! Also, our project manager, Nancy Ramos kept things moving smoothly and visited several times to make sure we were pleased with the work. She was also a pleasure to work with!! Thanks so much!!"
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Cabinet Refinishing
Commercial Painting
Painters In Action!

+118

Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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General Painting and Decorating, LLC
4.6(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the service and the work that was done. General Painting is a professionally run operation; we appreciated the attention to detail that was evident from the job estimate, contract and follow through on promises. Ours is an old shingled farm house that needed the wood shingle to be stained and the trim to be painted. The prep work they did was impressive and the crew was unfailingly polite and responsive to any concerns or directives. We will be using them again for interior work in the near future!!! We whole heartedly recommend them."
Exterior Painting
Deck Stain
Exterior House
Yard Sign
Exterior

+122

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MS Painting & Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had Martin paint our living room, hallway, foyer, heating elements, doors, and window trim. In addition, he put in new baseboards and chair railing. He replaced our entryways into the kitchen with nice molding. He took down and replaced our light fixture in the foyer. He was able to work off a benchmark photo to achieve the final result with very little input required from me. He really takes so much pride in his work, he's like a magician, waves his magic wand to create an amazing end product."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CertaPro Painters
4.3(
75
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CertaPro Painters did an EXCELLENT job!! This is the second time that I have used them - and I am so HAPPY with the quality of the work! It looks TERRIFIC! The whole team was wonderful to work with. Thank you!"
Garage Painting
Interior Prep
Exterior
Exterior
Interior

+1

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Cifuentes Painting LLC
5.0(
6
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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 West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Jose and his crew did an outstanding job painting the exterior of my home. I have used him on several projects and have always had a great experience. Extremely high quality work, done on time and budget. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone."
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+145

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

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.

Yes, beginners can use a paint sprayer, but there is a learning curve. It's important to go slowly, read the instructions thoroughly, and spend some time learning the technique. Watching tutorial videos for your specific paint sprayer model can be very helpful. Before starting your main project, practice on a scrap surface to get used to the sprayer and avoid common issues like overspraying, which can cause drips, bubbles, and other imperfections. For safety, always wear a mask and gloves, and be careful not to touch the sprayer's tip when it's in use, particularly with high-powered airless sprayers.

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.

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.

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