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SL Painting
4.9(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional was on time did a good job. Would use Again. He painted interior. Then hired him to repaint my deck which he did. He does good work. I would hire for my painting needs."
metal roof
metal roof
metal roof
metal roof
metal roof

+47

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Empire Company
4.9(
96
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bruno and his team are amazing to work with! The work is exceptional and very reasonably priced. We had a porch repair and power washing of our home and it was all done in a day! We are so very pleased with The Empire Company and will be hiring them for our future home projects and repairs!"
Pawtucket RI
Pawtucket RI
Pawtucket RI
Pawtucket RI
Pawtucket RI

+12

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Abracadabra Painting
4.8(
70
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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 South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our log home required specific primer/stain/top coat. Bryan and his crew were fabulous. They attended Webinars to learn how to apply the product to the logs and did a fabulous job. The price was very competitive and we've had Bryan back to apply a second top coat after 3 years. Great service and very professional."
Interior
Exterior
porch
Victorian
Federal

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Sonart Construction Corp.
2.3(
7
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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 South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

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The Empire Company
4.9(
102
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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 South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Empire Company is absolutely outstanding in every aspect. They have done extensive indoor and outdoor painting for us and have done our deck as well. The quality of their work is excellent. Bruno is extremely knowledgable and provided us with helpful advice. The company has skilled carpenters as well as painters and they are able to address any necessary structural problems that need to be dealt with before painting. Bruno is great with communication and collaboration. The company completes the work in the agreed upon time frame and at the agreed upon price. The people who work the Empire Company are very hard working, skilled, considerate, and friendly."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Carpentry - replaced back door, clap boards, nailed loosing clapboards, scrape, caulking, full oil based primer and 2 coats of high quality paint.
Wallpaper and glue removed, patched walls and trim, full primer and two coats of finish walls, ceilings and trim
Exterior home restoration

+129

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Perfection In Painting
4.9(
9
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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 South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

"He was very courteous and got back to me on a Saturday or Sunday following his Thursday visit. He gave my wife the pricing over the phone and it was not in writing. I chose another company to do the work and that came on Friday and e-mailed me the quote and was also licensed, bonded and insured. There was a $250 or $300 difference between them and the company went with. He responded right away to my phone call and got his quote in on time. He was also very polite when I told him that I chose someone else. He is in the same town as I am and was going to come over the same day. He was responsive getting here when he said he did and doing what he said he would do. He was really good and I would consider calling him again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

Staining a deck is typically less expensive upfront than painting. The cost to stain a deck professionally averages around $850, with most homeowners paying between $550 and $1,250, depending on the deck's size. A DIY staining project can cost less than $100. The cost to paint a deck ranges from $500 to $2,000. While the initial cost of staining is lower, it's important to consider long-term expenses. Paint can last up to 10 years, whereas stain needs to be reapplied every few years, which could lead to higher costs over time.

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. 

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