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Top-Rated Painters in Middletown - Updated Nov 2026

Silvestre Service Painting
4.9(
80
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Used them for painting kitchen cabinets. Did a meticulous job prepping and sealing off the work area. Final job was excellent. Cleaned everything up each day and did a beautiful job overall. Also had them paint some outside work and it was well done and reasonably priced. Nice guys too! From now on I wouldn t use anyone else."
Painting
Painting
Painting
garage job
garage job

+11

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sayers Painting
4.9(
19
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jim and his crew are true professionals. They over communicated and were on time. Even more importantly they did an amazing job with painting and installing crown molding. I would highly recommend this team of experts for your next painting project."
Sayers Painting
Silver Maple Farms
Silver Maple Farms
Silver Maple Farms
Dickey's  BBQ

+12

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jose's Pro Painting, LLC
5.0(
18
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"When I initially found jose it was just to power wash my back deck, he came the next day and I decided to get the deck redone, stain and paint. He did just that and he replaced my back door! He is extremely reliable, professional, and affordable. Some things I wanted to replace but he gives advice to save you money. He doesn't try to rip you off like some contractors out here and I trust him. So much that he is back 2 months later currently giving my kitchen and bathroom a face-lift. He is always on time and stays to his time frame. He works hard and he goes throughout the weekend and holidays to complete the job. I would def recommend him and JC. He will be contractor for all my needs. I'll be back to talk about my kitchen and bathroom when I finished. Next will be my basement!"
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Exterior door
Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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David Docherty Contracting
4.9(
27
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his son did a terrific job. I first hired him to stain my deck and he did such a wonderful job, I decided to have him paint my whole house. Dave provided a very fair price, communicated clearly and was very efficient. I would highly recommend him for any painting needs."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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Additional Photos

+12

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration
5.0(
12
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Day Painter
4.4(
15
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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 Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very responsive, estimate within a day from contact. Readily adjusted estimate with added services. Power washed within 2 days of excepting estimate on Saturday. Sanded, painted and finished on Monday trim, shutters, soffits, gutters, bay window with wall boxes and front door of townhouse. Corrected missed caulking immediately without hesitation. Excellent work overall, would use again!"
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paint
Siding
Siding
interior

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.

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.

The easiest way to stain a fence depends on your experience and comfort level with the project. Applying stain with an airless sprayer or pump sprayer might get the stain job done faster, but it can be tricky. Paint rollers and stain brushes are slower but simpler for a DIY project.

A cedar fence will actually last quite a long time even if you don’t treat it with stain. In fact, you can expect to get between 15 and 30 years out of an untreated cedar fence. However, if you want to preserve its color and extend its life, treat it with a combination stain and sealer every three to five years.

You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one.

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