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Avatar for Olde England Painting
Olde England Painting
5.0(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"
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Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Essential Painting Company
4.9(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

"My wife and I hired Essential Painting company to paint the exterior of our house and stain our deck. We chose them after reviewing quotes from 5 companies total. They were very competitively priced and we are extremely happy with the color and quality of our home. The house had some rot on the side, they were able to provide in house carpentry to the shingles and a window frame, something not all the other companies even offered. They were quick and professional, also they were not overbooked like some other painting companies we looked at. In the end, Essential Painting was the company we found that met all our expectations and the results were fantastic. I would definitely use them again."
Anne and Tom
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting and Carpentry
Clapboard Siding replacement an painting
Fix ceiling and walls from water leak.

+109

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Melvin Power Wash
4.3(
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Serving Waltham, 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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North Shore Painting
4.8(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Warranties offered

"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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Exterior
Stairs
Dining Room

+5

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.9(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Kennedy Painting
5.0(
108
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Kennedy Painting! Brain (the owner) was very personable and provided excellent customer service. When we walked around my house to going over what work needed to be done, he asked a lot questions and gave me some advice about different projects around the house. He also provided more than one estimate, so that we have different options to which we could choose from. Brian’s crew worked efficiently and did an excellent job with our exterior trim and deck. They scraped, sanded, primed and painted the trim of our house and sanded and painted our deck, not only to make it look better, but to preserve it for years to come. Thank you Kennedy Painting!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication throughout, Ozzy and his painter (Gustavo) went above and beyond. You know that feeling where you glance at a contractor or serviceperson and see them paying attention to a detail that most would rush through? That happened regularly on this project (working for a long time on a stubborn stain with a power washer, slowly cutting in to paint perfectly, repairing a birdhouse unprompted!). Price was very reasonable and we couldn't be happier. This kind of service is (sadly) very rare these days. A true gem."
Living room
Exterior work
Interior Painting
New construction
Exterior

+141

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vallen Pro Painters, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Waltham, 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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Before Paint
After Paint

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Quality Preferred Painting
4.7(
90
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Today the Quality Preferred Painting crew finished another job on our house. This is the 4th time we've hired them. They repainted our finished basement ceiling after we had a mold issue fixed, then sealed and repainted the inside of an exterior-facing concrete wall that had some paint damage from moisture transfer, re-painted our front door, and then prepped and re-painted the exterior trim of our house around where we had a huge bay window installed. As always they did a terrific job, were always on time (early, actually) and meticulous in detail. Hire Steve and his crew -- they will do a fantastic job for you."
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Sanctuary
Stripping wallpaer

+1

Response time3 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won’t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

You have a couple of options when choosing a durable pool deck coating. Epoxy is common and offers excellent stain and water resistance. Epoxy also withstands high temperatures and UV lighting, making it ideal for sunny spots. You can also add a coating to cement, which significantly lowers the temperature of the concrete, is environmentally safe, and makes cleanup a breeze.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

The Waltham, MA homeowners’ guide to deck staining services

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