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North Shore Painting
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Serving North Andover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"Had these guys repair and paint my back deck and railings , great work for a fair price. Definitely would highly recommend them."
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+5

Response time2 days
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
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Serving North Andover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Gene Came out of July 15th to give us a quote on initially repairing our rear deck, After a detailed quote we decided to hire Target because of the upfront estimate was very well detailed and we did not want to have additional costs/change orders because we were working on a budget.
The job was completed in a timely manner, the building inspector actually completed the carpenters on their work on the inspection, I was really surprised to see that, (we had previous contractors fail other building inspections due to poor craftsmanship).
They also painted our house and stained our decks/porches. Very nice and clean crew, Fabiano was the crew leader and he was here everyday, I felt good having a point of contact.
I would definitely hire them again."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fresh Coat Painters of Andover
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Serving North Andover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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"Each painter did an exceptional job of preparing the areas to be painted, executed their assignment flawlessly and inspected their own work. Then the owner reviewed each room to ensure quality."
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Luxury apartment
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+22

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vallen Pro Painters, Inc.
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Serving North Andover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vallen Pro Painters did a nice job staining my exterior weathered boards on my home along with the trim! Amazing customer service, responsive and very professional! Neighbors have commented one our clean and fresh look!. Can not bear their quality and reasonable price! The owner Diego was a pleasure to work with. Would recommend this company!!!"
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+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Paint Doctors
4.8(
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Serving North Andover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"After a year of trying to get two different painters to paint our house, I called Paint Doctors. Joe came out with an estimate that day, and even though I took longer to get back with a go-ahead, the crew was here painting 2 weeks later. They did a great job, including the wood rot repairs and miscellaneous items like the front door and deck/stairs. Glad the others fell through so we ended up with Paint Doctors."
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North Andover Exterior
Historical Home
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ortiz solutions
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Serving North Andover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They were very professional. They showed up when they said they would. The front and back stairs look fantastic. They even painted the sides of the back exterior stairs which wasn’t included in estimate. Would definitely use them again!"
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Ortiz Solutions
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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VanGuard Pro Painters
5.0(
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Serving North Andover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A friend recommended Vanguard Pro Painters, and I am thankful for the suggestion. Satisfied with their power washing, prep work sanding and deck staining . I will definitely keep referring them."
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Residential Exterior Painting
Residential Exterior Painting
Front Porch

+83

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

The best time to paint your deck is when temperatures are neither too cold (below 60 degrees) nor too hot (above 85 degrees). Always paint your deck when there’s no risk of rain. For fast-drying paint like acrylic or latex, ensure your deck can dry for at least four hours. Oil-based paints take longer to dry and may require 48 hours to completely cure.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

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.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

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