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Jimdandi Painting
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan and Aaron are true professionals who do a great job and were very diligent about protecting furnishings and stained baseboards from paint splatters."
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Custom Colors Painting Co
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Custom Colors to get an estimate to paint the entire lower level of our home, the stair and hallways, and two bedrooms in the upstairs.  Mark came to our house within a few hours of calling to prepare an estimate.  He answered all of our questions and provided a lot of information while looking through the house.  The estimate arrived within a week.  While it was the lowest bid we received, we chose Custom Colors in large part because we felt that the team would do a quality job.  We were not disappointed! Mark told us he would be able to complete the work towards the end of September.  He called at the beginning of the last week of September to schedule the job for later that week.  The crew arrived very promptly on the morning they were scheduled and started work immediately.  They were very careful in our home and made a point to keep things very tidy while working.  It was also a huge bonus that they moved all of the furniture away from the walls for us and returned it to the original position.  Most importantly though, our walls look great!  The paint they used is very high quality and has already withstood a few marks.  Overall the walls are very even; we've only noticed a few very small paint drips.  The foreman on the crew was especially helpful.  After the first day of painting, we noticed a small patch of paint showing through where we had tested some paint samples.  The team repaired this and made sure our other sample areas did not show through before leaving for the day.  Overall, our experience was very positive, and we would definitely work with Custom Colors again.
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Response time1 day
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Danny's Pro Painters LLC
4.9(
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up on time, did an amazing job. They also power washed, stained and seal coated my deck and floor of my gazebo. They cleaned up thoroughly at the end of everyday! Danny and his brother and helper honored the estimate they gave us last year... they also warranty their work and gave us a copy. I would highly recommend them to others and cannot say enough good things about them."
Response time2 days
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Sky Painting Service
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

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JD Hostetter & Associates
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! The men from JD Hostetter came out sooner than expected to take care of our badly peeling deck. They removed the patio furniture, pressure washed - came back a few days later to sand and scrape the deck before painting. The crew was polite, prompt, professional - it was a job well done!"
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C & Z Painting LLC
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been homeowners for 40 years and this was probably the best service we have received as homeowners. Their work involved prep and painting on a three story house. They also worked on three different deck areas. They completed all of the items in the contract and also replaced some rotted wood at the top of our house which was discovered by the workers on the roof. We had some questions during the six day process and they were addressed immediately by the owner of the business. Their work on our house was outstanding. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend C & Z Painting."
Response time7 hrs
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Rickleff Sons & Daughters Painting
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and his team did a great job in every aspect of this project. They were quick to come out and give us an estimate and start on painting the bedroom. The work is immaculate and they cleaned up very well after themselves. I highly recommend this company and already plan on using them again to stain my exterior door."
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ONiT Painting
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job. They were very professional and timely. Everyone who comes to our house ask us who painted because it looks so good."
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Big Surf Painting
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Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason did some exterior painting of trim on our home as well as deck repair and stain. I followed his suggestion for a stain color and it worked out great. He did a fine job, was punctual, and very neat and tidy. He responded promptly to texts. I look forward to working with him again. He came back and completed a small job for me as well."
Response time4 days
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

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.

For the longest-lasting exterior paint, consider acrylic or enamel (oil-based) paints. Acrylic paints, including acrylic latex and acrylic enamel, are known for withstanding harsh weather and sun exposure. Enamel-based paints are also one of the most durable options available. While latex paint is common, it typically has a shorter lifespan than acrylic or oil-based options. The paint's finish also affects its durability; a higher gloss finish is generally more durable. For resistance to moisture and cracking, matte and satin finishes can be effective, while a high-gloss acrylic or oil-based paint offers a combination of maximum longevity and durability.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

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