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Avatar for Cape Cod Fine Finishes, LLC
Cape Cod Fine Finishes, LLC
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Customers say: Quick response

"These painters are excellent. They fit us into a tight schedule, did thorough careful work, cleaned up well, and noticed rotting wood on deck and expertly replaced it. They were very easy to work with, and we are very pleased with the job."
deck staining
kitchen cabinets painting
kitchen cabinets painting
bedroom repainting
bedroom repainting

+36

Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Cape Cod
4.4(
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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 Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My house is on cape cod bay and takes a beating with wind and salt air. . The house is a rather large 2 story home with many peaks. I have used Certa Pro many times over the years for painting of house, decks and interior. Joe and Kathy are tremendous to work with. They do a great job in maintaining the house for me. They are highly reliable and tremendous to work with."
Portfolio
Portfolio
Exterior Project
Exterior
color change

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Universal Painting Services, Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"They were meticulous about their workmanship in both painting & carpentry. They were also punctual, neat and friendly..They even helped investigate a problem that the cupola on my roof had with leakage. They were a pleasure to work with. In fact, I plan to hire them soon for yet another project painting and repairing my storage shed."
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting

+17

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VGK Painting, Inc
4.6(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I give the VGK team a grade of A+ on painting-plus-staining my house. * They were efficient throughout every aspect of the job. * They were helpful to me at every stage that required a decision. * They were pleasant to deal with and always professional and pleasant and courteous."
CARPENTRY
DECK + FRONT DOOR
INTERIOR PAINTING
INTERIOR PAINTING
CARPENTRY

+140

Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

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