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Avatar for ARCH PAINTING
ARCH PAINTING
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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 Essex, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Warranties offered

"This took place a couple of years ago. What I remember is a personable crew, had no problems with scheduling or neatness. However, we had to have them back to re-paint some stained areas of 2 bathroom ceilings. We ended up fixing them ourselves. I don't remember the cost."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Paint EZ of the North Shore
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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 Essex, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Paint EZ of the North Shore is a locally/owner/family run and operated company with over 20 years of experience. \nGreat Work At Great Price! A fresh coat of paint or stain can bring new life to rooms, add curb appeal to homes and commercial buildings, and help protect your investment for years to come. We will meet with you, at your convenience, and provide you with a free, written, detailed estimate with no surprise charges added after the fact. \n \nLocally owned and operated, we are a small company with big capabilities, including interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, commercial painting, deck finishing. We also offer a complimentary color consultation for our customers.

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PR Home IMprovement
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcelo and his crew did a great job on my deck which needed extensive prep, repair and staining. Looks new and itâ s 25 yrs old! Perfect clean up. I contacted PR Painting one week ago and now the job is done. Very satisfied!"
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PR Painting Mass

+5

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Northern Ridge Painting & Remodeling, 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 Essex, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Working with Brian and Northern Ridge was a great experience - Excellent pricing and my deck looks terrifi!. Moustafa was a hard worker, very friendly and did a wonderful job staining the deck. Brian came back to look over everything and even made a few touch ups himself - I was very impressed with him and his entire crew. They were a joy to deal with and very professional. I would recommend Northern Ridge to anyone who wants to deal with a customer-oriented company that does excellent work!"
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Site-finished Red Oak

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Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

Ideally, it's best to stain your dock once per year. Applying stain doesn't just keep it looking nice and new; it also helps extend the dock’s lifespan. Since you want to ensure water levels are at their lowest, it's best to have this project done by a professional dock repair service in the cooler autumn or early winter months. 

Constant exposure to inclement weather conditions can damage your deck, causing it to fade, warp, or crack over time. Regular maintenance keeps it looking and performing its best. That means giving it a good cleaning and applying a quality sealant or wood treatment to help defend against moisture, sun damage, and everyday wear.

The best type of paint for concrete exterior surfaces like concrete porches, steps, or walkways is high-quality exterior-grade paint with strong weather resistance. Acrylic latex blends with tiny anti-slip particles will help create an anti-slip coating for your concrete porch. This type of paint will stand up best to the elements, especially rain, snow, and ice. An exterior epoxy will also help strengthen your concrete porch.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

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