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Avatar for J.H Painting Services
J.H Painting Services
5.0(
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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 Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"J.H. Painting Services did great exterior work on my home this weekend. I had exterior siding and deck power washed, front door painted, and brick foundation painted. All work was done at a high level of quality and in a timely manner. Communication for planning each of the tasks easy and reliable. Contractor arrived on time. I highly recommend for power washing and paint jobs."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Spiros Painting
4.7(
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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 Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The management and staff at Spiros Painting were 100% professional from beginning to end. They responded immediately to my request for an estimate. They had someone come out to look at the project site the next day. I had called another painting company who told me that they could not provide an estimate unless I assured them that I would sign a contract within 30 days. Spiros made no such stipulation. Spiros began the work about a week after I accepted their proposal. This was partly to accommodate own my schedule; they could have started earlier. The rear wall of the house is difficult to access, but Spiros was able to deal with the situation without bringing in any special equipment. They scraped and patched the wall thoroughly. I have had experiences with painters in the past whose scraping amounted to a light rubdown. Spiros was very conscientious about removing ALL of the peeling paint. The company was patient with me when I changed my mind a couple of times before the work started, about the color I wanted. The work was finished in two days, partly because it was interrupted by rain. The company cleaned up thoroughly after the job was done. I'm very pleased with the work and the workmanship."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
DCM Custom Painting, LLC
4.9(
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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 Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired DCM Custom Painting to paint our 1800 sq ft condo in Mays Chapel Md prior to moving in. This was our second experience with this company. We could not be more pleased with the awesome finished job! The painter was highly skilled and took great care in his work. He was neat and well organized showing up on the job each morning on time and worked a full day until the job was finished. The cost was highly competitive and reasonable. We highly recommend DCM! You will not be disappointed."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Perfect Painters
4.5(
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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 Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was bid as 2 days, prime bare wood, paint 2 coats enamel. Price seemed fair for that work. The good: workers on-time and pleasant, all surfaces were well sanded, final finish looks good. The uncertainties: no primer in sight. Asked painter and he said primer only used on new cabinets not repaint jobs. There was some pealing and bare wood exposed on cabinet doors. Enamel paint can says to prime bare wood before top coat. Job bid for 2 days and finished in 6 hours because they only allowed 30 minutes drying between enamel coats. Paint can says dry 4 hours between coats. Maybe will be OK because it was a warm dry day. Won't really know if job will stand up for a couple years. Based on 3 workers for 6 hours, allowing $100 for paint that works out to over $90 an hour. Even with overhead that seems excessive and I feel like I am overpaying for what actually occurred as opposed to what was bid."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Marathon Painting & Staining
4.6(
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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 Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marathon Painting & Staining did a fantastic job painting my exterior block foundation walls and three exterior porches. I met at the house with Bob, who is very professional and pleasant, as we discussed the work and schedule. The painters arrived as expected and were prompt, courteous and professional. The result far exceeded my expectation. Marathon transformed my house into a real gem. Bob and the painter returned to check the work and make sure I was pleased with the job. I highly recommend Marathon Painting & Staining and would certainty hire them again."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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THEMELIOS BUILDERS, LLC
4.8(
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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 Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Themelios Builders did an outstanding interior painting job while my house was on to market. I wanted it done quickly not to interfere with marketing my home. I was actually very pleased with how quickly and professionally the job was done. I would highly recommend Themelios Builders."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Guy's Professional Painting, Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Guy's Professional was awesome! We had our outside of the house painted and our deck re stained. We also had our smaller bathroom and youngest bedroom painted. They were early and very fast. It never took an entire house and we have a detached home with 4 bedrooms. Very Professional and always answered the phone. We r/c many quotes and they were among the most reasonable. We will of course use them again on our next home project."
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Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Palatine Painting Co
4.4(
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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 Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Palatine Painting Company we sustain our business on quality and integrity and have since 1985. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don’t want paint that’ll show every mark like matte, but you don’t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

Routine cleaning, sealing/staining, and inspection prolong deck life and appearance.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there’s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.

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