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Western Maine Painting
5.0(
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Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jared is truly professional in every way; timeliness, courtesy, and workmanship. He was very responsive to any questions or comments I had throughout the project, and you can tell he really cares about the quality of his work. Western Maine Painting will be my first call for all future painting projects."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jamie Adams Building, Remodeling, and Property Maintenance
4.8(
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Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jamie called me back within minutes of my first inquiry online. He arranged to come out the following day and provided a quote. He was able to complete the roofing job in one day, arrived early, and stayed onsite for the entire day. He was thorough , professional, and straight forward in his assessment . He completed the job in a timely and thorough manner, along with a very complete clean up prior to leaving. Jamie came in just under his quote . I would certainly have Jamie do more work here, and hope he can help us in the future."
finished basement
finished basement
finished basement
outdoor deck
staircase

+3

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
James Dickson
New to Angi

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

hey there- My name is Jamie Dickson- i'm actually a senior pastor at a central maine church. Before pastoring I started one of the larger more successful painting companies in maine and before that worked with Sherwin williams company closely with product and specialty knowledge on job sites. Currently just looking for small jobs to help pay for my kids tuition to school. thanks!

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Doak and Co Contracting
New to Angi

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We at Doak and Co Contracting focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Response time10 hrs
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NVS Affordable Painting
4.8(
48
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Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so in love with the new color of my house. Nick and his crew got right to work painting. They were very professional and personable and paid attention to details and showed up ready to work and did a great job. I would highly recommend NVS Affordable Painting to anyone looking for house painters. You will not be disappointed with their quality of work."
front enrty way
first floor
basement floor
basement floor
third floor-4th

+29

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan and protect it from the elements. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it is not impervious to damage from moisture, sun exposure, splintering, fading, and rot over time. Applying a protective finish creates a shield that preserves the wood's strength and appearance, potentially extending its life by five to 10 years.

When choosing a finish, it's helpful to understand the difference between a sealer and a stain. A sealer sits on top of the wood, whereas a combination stain and sealer soaks into the top layer. Because it penetrates the wood, a stain generally offers better protection against UV damage and rot and lasts significantly longer. For the best results that also preserve the wood's natural color, consider using a near-translucent stain.

To maintain protection, plan on reapplying the stain or sealer every two to three years, either as a DIY project or by hiring a professional.

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. 

If your cedar fence is new, don’t delay. Unlike treated pine, you don’t need to wait months for the wood to dry out for it to accept stain. With cedar, the sooner, the better. Seal cedar within two weeks of installation to prevent the sun from fading its red color.

Paint your fence, install customized fence slats, or attach a bamboo screen for a more appealing yard aesthetic. Paint can give your yard a unique and fun look, and adding fence slats gives you a classic fence appearance. Bamboo screens are probably the most unique option that can add a fun vibe to your space.

On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.

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