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Avatar for C&Painting LLC
C&Painting LLC
4.7(
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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 Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am satisfied with the finished work and the outstanding customer service. I am impressed with the time and effort that went into preparing the deck for staining and the protective measures taken to not get the stain on surrounding areas. I liked receiving explanations on how the project would be addressed including changes from first thoughts."
Exterior Paint
Interior Paint
Exterior Paint and stain
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Paint Deck with solid stain

+78

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Miguel Team LLC.
5.0(
29
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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 Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Miguel’s Team painting services was truly exceptional. We initially hired Miguel to paint our kitchen cabinets from their original wood stain to a dark forest green. Our cabinet colors came out great, and the service was reasonably priced.  Miguel’s Team did such an excellent job that we also hired them to repaint our entire house."
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+115

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Stans Home Improvements
4.7(
90
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Stan and his team are just "Outstanding". On time to job and worked to schedule for completion . Their attention to detail and prep and staining was as good as I have every seen. His bid for services was very competitive. I just can not say enough about his power washing of my home, gutters, deck and gazebo and the subsequent re-staining of my deck and gazebo. I not only recommend Stan's Home Improvements to others I look forward to contracting with him for other services myself. One Happy Camper!"
Response time1 day
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Plomari General Contractors, LLC
4.6(
540
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I hired Plomariâ s crew to power wash, repair and stain our deck, stain the backyard fence and level our ceiling. The two-men team worked tirelessly over the course of four days and brought everything in perfect shape! Our deck looks brand new, the backyard fence is well preserved and the ceiling looks perfect! This is the second time weâ ve hired Plomari and weâ ll definitely work with them again. Super-tidy, hardworking and respectful workers and reasonable pricing for a solid service! Highly recommend them!"
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+6

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Spiros Painting
4.7(
71
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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 Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Spiro and Dionysius had previously power washed the exterior of my home prior to painting. Because they did an excellent job I asked them to also wash the bluestone. I had been reluctant to wash this area because bluestone is soft and can be easily damaged. I was delighted at the care they took. The area looks great.
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Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Sheldon & Sons 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 Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Making a decision to paint the kitchen cabinets and the
kitchen walls and the hallway at the same time was a little overwhelming. It
took a long time to decide on the right white for the cabinets (I kid you not
here are a MILLION shades of white) and then the walls (even more colors to
choose from) and then the hallway (not too bad since it matched the kitchen
color on the chart) but there was never any decision making about who would
paint. Sheldon and Sons painters have painted multiple parts of the our house
from my husband?s office to the deck surrounding the entire house (twice the
last time with special paint and always with a power wash) to the house itself
and the patio furniture, Sheldon and Sons was the go to people. From the
estimator to the painters inside and out it was a great experience. All the
painters were professional as well as kind and patient as they completed the
jobs. The painters who did the deck just plain enjoyed eithers company worked
like one person. The painter who just completed the kitchen was extremely neat
in all he did in the house to remove cabinets, sand them then repaint all in
the house without a bit of mess outside his work space. He was so polite and
careful with all the furniture that I was very impressed (so ask for Walter). Seriously
no matter who you get as your painter from Sheldon and Sons you will be
pleased, impressed and happy with the outcome. Oh and you will appreciate the
price for the product you will get.
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Interior Painting of Living Room - After
Interior Painting of Hallway / Stairs- After
We offer Cabinet Painting at Sheldon & Sons as well!
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+111

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Perfect Painters
4.5(
77
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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 Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well after needed corrections were identified. Painter had to return to complete work that should have been completed the first time."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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THEMELIOS BUILDERS, LLC
5.0(
28
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Themelios Builders, we are proud to be a Minority- and Veteran-Owned general construction firm bringing integrity, craftsmanship, and community to every project. As a business founded by individuals who have served our country and who represent under-represented communities, we understand what it means to build with honor, accountability, and respect.\n\nWe specialize in delivering comprehensive construction services — from renovations, and full-scope general contracting. Whether the project is residential, commercial, or public-sector, we take on each job with meticulous planning, quality workmanship, and a dedication to exceeding expectations.\n\nOur mission is simple: to deliver superior construction projects while fostering authentic relationships and honoring the values of service, integrity, and community stewardship. We don’t just build buildings — we build trust, respect, and lasting partnerships.\n\n

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Waterproof paint creates a barrier to hold back moisture, but it doesn’t eliminate the source of the water. If you hire a basement waterproofing contractor, many will tell you that waterproof paint is only a temporary solution. On average, you can expect it to last from six months to two years in a wet basement before deteriorating.

A wood deck requires annual cleaning and regular inspections for loose or broken boards, nails, and screws. It should be refinished by applying a stain or sealer every two to three years to protect the wood from water damage, rot, mildew, and sun fading. The exact frequency can depend on the climate and the deck's exposure to sun and moisture. If your deck is painted, it will need repainting approximately every 10 years. Signs that your deck needs refinishing include faded, splintering, or warping boards.

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years. 

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

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