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Avatar for Fabiano's Construction
Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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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 Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano was a pleasure to work with. He was punctual when showing up to provide an estimate and to the project itself. He gave me accurate time lines and updates in real time when fixing my deck. After comparing 4 other contractors to replace my deck, Fabiano gave the best quote with no surprises and the estimate was spot on! I would absolutely recommend Fabiano for your next project"
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
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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 Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team were extremely professional, courteous, and friendly. They custom matched stain to match our bannister to our flooring . The quality was excellent and they left the home tidy."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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David Docherty Contracting
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went well. Work was completed in a timely manner. We were very satisfied with how the deck looked after the work was completed. Would hire in the future ."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Day Painter
4.4(
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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 Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The customer service was excellent, Carlos responded very well to everything that I needed. I would definitely look forward to doing business with Day Painter again in the future."
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Siding
Siding
interior

+9

Response time1 day
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Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration
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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 Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"It was great! Everything went smoothly and it all came out perfect. Vivid Colors was super professional, accommodating and a great company to work with. Absolutely amazing paint job and carpet cleaning work."
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+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Paddy's LLC
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did exactly what we agreed on. Arrived on time and finished in one day."
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+111

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work completed yesterday. This company did an excellent job, was very efficient and left my house clean. The drywall repairs were so nicely done it hardly needs painting. A very skilled craftsman!"
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Drywall Project
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+22

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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MAX Painting, LLC
4.9(
11
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They finished the job ahead of time and cleaned up .. Would recommend 150%"
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Nursey
Interior
Interior
Interior

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Fine Finishes By Faunce
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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 Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jonathan was great. He called right away talked about the work needed, sent an estimate and scheduled the work within three days. He knew I needed the work done right away so he did the eork on Sunday just to work me in right away. He showed up a few minutes early, worked almost 8 hours and cleaned up when the work was done. I will call Jonathan again when needed!!"
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360 Painting of Wilmington
5.0(
3
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"360 Painting has workers that have different skillsets. First, the workers repair the walls and other workers come in to paint."
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Cabinet Refinish
Living Room
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Exterior Painting

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The best time to paint your deck is when temperatures are neither too cold (below 60 degrees) nor too hot (above 85 degrees). Always paint your deck when there’s no risk of rain. For fast-drying paint like acrylic or latex, ensure your deck can dry for at least four hours. Oil-based paints take longer to dry and may require 48 hours to completely cure.

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years. 

The staining or painting process involves cleaning the deck, sanding surfaces, applying a primer (if needed), and carefully applying stain or paint for an even, lasting finish.

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