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Melvin Power Wash
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Serving Franklin, 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 rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Painting Company, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Franklin, 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

+18

Response time12 hrs
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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ARCH PAINTING
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Serving Franklin, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Royal Construction Services
4.8(
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ariela and Gustavo did an amazing job staining our large deck and porch. She helped us choose colors, worked efficiently, and the result looks awesome. Would definitely hire Royal again."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reliant Painting Company
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"The outside of our house needed a refresh. Reliant painting did a great job protecting the roof, walkway, plants and the new Deck. They did a great job at a fair price. We are very happy with our freshly painted exterior."
Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Da Costa Painting Inc
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49
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired DaCosta Painting to paint my family room and sunroom. Sunroom has 5 casement windows and a slider that was previously stained that I wanted painted. Also had some cracks in the walls and a section where the plaster was cracked from water damage. They came in and gave me a very reasonable quote for the work that needed to be done. They repaired all of the cracks, painted the ceiling, walls, and trim and did a great job. Owner was very responsive and gave us his suggestions on color and finish. They are going to quote to paint the front of my house this spring. I would definitely hire them again."
Interior work
Interior work
Flooring & painting
Flooring & painting
Painting work

+18

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Gold Painting, Inc.
4.7(
52
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex and his crew did a wonderful job painting the exterior of the house and performing some much needed carpentry work. Each member of the crew was friendly and very responsive. The work was completed in a timely fashion. I've already recommended Alex and his crew to one of my neighbors."
Dining room
Stairs
Hall
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

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.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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