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Olde England Painting
5.0(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Melvin Power Wash
4.3(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work power washing, staining, and leveling our large deck. Melvin came out to give us a decent estimate. Workers worked for 2 days straight on the project and were pleasant and professional. Customer service kept up to date on the project and was also very pleasant and professional. I now have a beautiful deck. Would hire again without a doubt!"
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Remodeling - General Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Remodeling - General Project

+76

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Costa Painting CP, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A new composite deck was built and other miscellaneous painting. I am so pleased with the excellent work done. The new deck is great! Excellent customer service and always efficient. I highly recommend Costa Painting."
paint work
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
4.9(
73
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication throughout, Ozzy and his painter (Gustavo) went above and beyond. You know that feeling where you glance at a contractor or serviceperson and see them paying attention to a detail that most would rush through? That happened regularly on this project (working for a long time on a stubborn stain with a power washer, slowly cutting in to paint perfectly, repairing a birdhouse unprompted!). Price was very reasonable and we couldn't be happier. This kind of service is (sadly) very rare these days. A true gem."
Living room
Exterior work
Interior Painting
New construction
Exterior

+141

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Painting Company, Inc.
4.8(
130
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Evolution Painting. We had carpentry work that needed to be done as well as staining the house. When a couple of unforeseen items popped up, they were taken care of as well. Each day, when they left you would never know they were there...excellent clean-up. My house looks great!"
Ashland, MA
Dover, MA
Franklin, MA
Medfield
Medway, MA

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Response time11 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Quality Preferred Painting
4.7(
90
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely well. When I met with Steve, the owner of the company, for the estimate, he gave me some great ideas & I’m so glad that I went with them. The painting is flawless. I couldn’t be happier. I also had my hardwood floors refinished. If I hadn’t seen the floors ahead of time, I would have thought they were new floors. They are just beautiful."
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Sanctuary
Stripping wallpaer

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Foxrock Painting, LLC
5.0(
73
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly detail oriented, professional, thoughtful company. The team completed staining of deck, painting of front door, and multiple carpentry tasks on time and under budget. Highly recommend and would certainly consider for future painting jobs."
Archway Entrance - AFTER
Front Entrance - AFTER
Side View - AFTER
Entire House - AFTER
Side Steps - AFTER

+62

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crystal General Contracting
4.9(
110
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leonardo was extremely accommodating. I called him on a Thursday and needed a 1500 sq ft condo painted by the following Friday. We met on Saturday, he quoted me on Sunday. Was fair with pricing and his men started Monday morning. He went above and beyond. He even helped me paint an additional ceiling ( that was not included in the original quote)and stained a railing (because he thought it would look better) at no extra charge. His men were friendly, professional and worked hard all day long. My condo looks like a brand new place. I will be using Crystal Painting Services for all my future painting needs."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+79

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
87
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! They were very careful not to damage the furniture and I haven't found any paint drips. They started early and stayed late so the project was completed faster than I expected."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%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.

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

Waterproof paint creates a barrier to hold back moisture, but it doesn’t eliminate the source of the water. If you hire a basement waterproofing contractor, many will tell you that waterproof paint is only a temporary solution. On average, you can expect it to last from six months to two years in a wet basement before deteriorating.

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