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Edwin Ingraham Paintings
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Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Edwin was courteous, professional and very conscientious in his work. The staining job was done for the quoted amount. I would definitely recommend him for your painting/staining needs."
Doorway
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Staircase

+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Innovation Painting & Remodeling
4.9(
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Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Quite well. The employees were very polite and professional. The work was completed in a timely way. Parts of the job will need to be done this summer, due to uncooperative weather. They definitely know their craft."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Precision Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my house and garage painted. It was completed within the time frame I was given. The quality was really good and I got it completed for less then what I was expecting to pay to get this done. He was very professional and worked within my requested hours as to not interfere with my day to day activities. I didn't like the initial color I chose when I asked to change it he didn't hesitate to help me pick a new color."
Response time6 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jon Sawyer Painting
4.4(
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Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jon and his crew did a wonderful job painting the interior of our cottage a few years ago. All the windows and stairs needed paint and the lines could not have been crisper. We recently hired Jon to paint a few bedrooms in our house and could not be happier with the results. The house is 18th Century with original plaster walls, the rooms look great! One rooms color did not look right after it dried, so we picked another color and Jon repainted the room, he made sure I was happy with the finished product before wrapping up the job."
sprucehead island
Exterior Grand sun porch
Day 6
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Capt Elijah House

+84

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Aqua Terra Blasting
5.0(
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Serving Northport, 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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+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welcome Home Moving Services
5.0(
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Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

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.

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

The best temperature to paint a pool deck is between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, because many paints and sealers require temperatures warm enough for the chemical reaction to take place for proper curing. The paint should not be allowed to freeze, and temperatures above 90 degrees can cause the paint to dry too quickly, also preventing the chemical reaction from following through to completion.

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