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Edwin Ingraham Paintings
4.8(
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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Edwin (aka Cappy} was hired to paint and provide carpentry service for my 1885 family home in Friendship, Maine. The home has been in the family for generations and is very special to us. Cappy and his crew scraped, primed and painted the main house as well as provided carpentry as needed. His crew resheathed, shingled and stained 3 outbuilding and repaired thresholds and trim on the same. the house is on an island so the logistics were complicated. Cappys crew accomplished all of the work in less than two weeks and the results exceeded my expectations. I will hire them again when needed, you should too."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was doing a kitchen remodel and desperately wanted to paint my cabinets, wanted to diy, but ultimately lacked the time and space. I hired Jake and he was professional and prompt, and very respectful of my space as the whole project was a live in remodel. He's now my go to painter!"
Response time6 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rein Green Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Rein Green Painting to repair and paint the exterior of a seasonal cottage in addition to replacing and sealing the lattice work at the base of the house - they've been very pleasant to work with and quite responsive - jumping on the project and completing it quickly - and they've done a great job, I recommend."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Edes Helping Hands
4.7(
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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hired a new laminate floor put down in second bedroom. Had him paint kitchen walls and wood work, lot of patching done to walls before he could paint them, also had laundry room painted. Had him install new butcher block counter top in kitchen."
Edes Helping Hands
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L&B Services
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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He did a great job! Showed up on time, did exactly what he said would get done each day. The quality of the work is excellent. He and his staff were friendly and polite. They were neat and completely cleaned up when the job was finished. Would absolutely hire him again."
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Response time12 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous communication ,and work. I live out of state, and each time that work has needed to be done The Golden Rule Handyman has been on time and very professional . One of the few companies that is excellent in all phases of the business world. I highly recommend this company !"
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

You shouldn't paint a metal fence. Painting doesn't necessarily damage a corrugated metal fence, but these types of fences are meant to flex, and paint can easily chip and break off. Latex paints can address this issue, but those tend not to be very weather-resistant. Certain paints can trap moisture in the corrugation, which can rust the metal and lead to corrosion. And finally, if you paint a copper fence, it won't patina, which is one of the main reasons people buy copper.  

Overall costs depend on the fence height and length, prep work required, and labor if hiring professionals, ranging between $1 and $4 per square foot.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

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