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Avatar for Chesapeake Painting Services
Chesapeake Painting Services
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"Excellent quote, they started the project within a week. Chris and his crew were on time and did an excellent job painting our exterior foundation and deck !! Highly recommend. !!"
Interior Painting
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Chavez Painting did a WONDERFUL job!!!!! They were very professional, timely, and did a fantastic job. Such clean lines and very meticulous. He was also very communicative, kept me informed and finished at the time he initially stated."
Interior Painting
Exterior painting
Power wash
Bathroom Remodelation
Painting railings

+161

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cornerstone Hydro Wash
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Brian did an awesome job and I will definitely call him for my next job. The last person I hired to stain my deck in 2019 did a really poor job, so I asked a million questions and kept changing my mind regarding not only the stain choice, but the color. Brian was extremely patient with me and remained professional at all times. He is extremely easy to work with and will do a good job for you, the way you want it done. I highly recommend Cornerstone Hydro Wash."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Stans Home Improvements
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Stan and two helpers were professional and easy to deal with throughout deck repair and color staining. The final bill was a bit expensive, but well done. I'd hire him again."
Response time1 day
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Customers say: True professional

"I am very, very happy with the work JH painting did in my home. I needed to have the interior of my 4 bedroom rental property painted. Mr. Taurino reached out to me immediately after I submitted my request on Angie’s List. He was very professional and patient with me because I had a lot of questions about the job. Pleasantly to my surprise JH under the supervision of Mr. Taurino did a tremendously job. They moved and covered furniture prepped the walls by patching all the dents and holes. I recommend JH Painting (Mr. Taurino) to anyone looking for a true professional painting contractor. Thank you JH Painting Services. God bless you and your crew."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
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Spiros Painting
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was great. Spiro and Dionysios did and amazing job. I contracted them to not only paint but to patch the walls and and clean up the door. They went above and beyond. In fact, they even fixed the door frame that was rotting even though it was not in their contract. I have used many painters before and these guys are the best I ever had."
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Dependable Painting Service LLC
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With several years experience, Dependable Painting Services,LLC works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

window coating preparation
front area painted blue
Exterior project
rear area painted blue
siding area painted in blue

+9

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Stage Home Improvement
4.9(
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went very well. Edwin provided great value with exceptional service. The job took him longer with multiple coats but no complaints from him. Will look for him on possible other jobs."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

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.

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.

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