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David Docherty Contracting
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend David Docherty Painting. Their pricing is fair and they are easy to work with. I had them stain a deck. Since the deck is off the second floor, both top and underside needed to be done. They did an excellent job w/no mess or over spray to deal with."
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EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING

+95

Response time1 day
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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
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Serving Wilmington, 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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KKID Remodeling
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin did great work and kept me updated throughout the job. Repaired and painted my deck at a reasonable cost and looks good as new."
cranberry 3 color faux wall
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ivy and lattice on faux painted wall
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aged stucco over brick

+29

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
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Townsley Contracting, LLC
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Really nice crew of guys. They did an excellent job on our house, worked quickly, and left everything very clean when they were done. Will definitely hire them again for any of our future painting needs."
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Day Painter
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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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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+9

Response time1 day
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Saints Property Solutions, LLC
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

"Santos listened to what I wanted done and made sure I was satisfied with the work. He did quality work prepping, smoothing and painting my kitchen."
Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service and extremely reasonable. Have the nicest chimney on the block now. Highly recommend using Santos for any general repair. He does roofing, siding, windows, doors and much more."
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Drywall Project
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Response time2 days
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Paddy's LLC
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Warranties offered

"Did the job in one day, which is what I needed. My only negative feedback is that they could have cleaned up a little better. But everything else was great."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
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MAX Painting, LLC
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family owned business with more than 10\nyears of experience. We have the experience you deserve. We specialize in exterior painting, interior painting, power washing, drywall repairs, customized painting, and staining projects for both residential and commercial clients. Max Painting believes in quality, excellence, and responsiveness. We take pride in giving our customers beautiful spaces for a competitive price. We look forward to serving you!

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Interior
Interior
Interior

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

Yes, it is important to wash your deck before painting to ensure the paint applies well and adheres properly. While you don't have to use a pressure washer, it is one of the most efficient cleaning methods. Pressure washing can quickly remove dirt, wood fibers, and flaked paint, getting deeper into the wood than manual scrubbing. You can also clean the deck with a stiff broom and a cleaning solution. Regardless of the method, a clean surface is essential for good paint adhesion. Make sure the deck is completely dry before applying any paint.

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

You have a couple of options when choosing a durable pool deck coating. Epoxy is common and offers excellent stain and water resistance. Epoxy also withstands high temperatures and UV lighting, making it ideal for sunny spots. You can also add a coating to cement, which significantly lowers the temperature of the concrete, is environmentally safe, and makes cleanup a breeze.

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