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Avatar for All Points Fine Finishing, LLC
All Points Fine Finishing, LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the entire crew were enthusiastic and skilled. they gabe me some helpful suggestions as well. All work was done promptly and for reasonable cost. result looks great"
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Innovation Painting & Remodeling
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 Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Innovation Painting just finished staining the exterior of our log home and garage and words cannot express how impressed we are. Nick and his crew were prompt, professional, personable and immensely talented. The property has never looked better. I intend to recommend them to everyone I know. We will definitely be using them on future projects. The best! Thank you guys!"
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Generations Custom Homes
4.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Generations Custom Homes completely rebuilt and redesigned two very large decks and one small one so I could get my house on Mount Desert ready to sale. Ricky Sprague, the owner, was very fair with his estimates, kept me apprised of progress or setbacks, and worked with me to keep costs down. The crew was wonderful and worked long hours to make sure the work was done, as promised, with two months. The decks look elegant and impressive and beautifully built. It was a pleasure to work with people who cared about quality and their reputation. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
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Time to get this project started
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Response time3 days
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Thompson Power Washing and Painting
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Richard did above and beyond what the job originally intended. Very prompt and reasonably priced. I plan on hiring him again."
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

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Aqua Terra Blasting
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 Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andy did an excellent job of cleaning 20 years of bottom paint off the bottom of my 21 foot fiberglass boat. Paint was removed to the boot stripe and there was no damage to the glass. The work was completed in my yard which was left clean with no residue. Great job"
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Grenn Justice Constructions
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 Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"He was the most honest man I worked. He can do anything. It was good. He knew what he was doing. I don't have to watch over him. My experience was good. He did everything I asked. He was a good carpenter. He was a great guy. As he gotten older he doesn't go up to ladder anymore, which was okay. The price was $40 per hour."
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Down East Homes & Renovations
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They replaced our 6'x6' front deck with a new 12'x12' deck. Did the job on time and on budget! We now spend a lot of our summertime on the front deck grilling and relaxing!"
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Ellsworth job
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Ellsworth job

+101

Response time10 mins
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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OpenWave
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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 Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an excellent job repainting the interior of a cottage. Very sharp work and timely too. Would hire again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

The staining or painting process involves cleaning the deck, sanding surfaces, applying a primer (if needed), and carefully applying stain or paint for an even, lasting finish.

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

You have a couple of options when choosing a durable pool deck coating. Epoxy is common and offers excellent stain and water resistance. Epoxy also withstands high temperatures and UV lighting, making it ideal for sunny spots. You can also add a coating to cement, which significantly lowers the temperature of the concrete, is environmentally safe, and makes cleanup a breeze.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

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