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Avatar for TG Painters
TG Painters
4.9(
252
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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 Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"TG Painters were great to deal with. From initial consultation last fall right through to completion this Spring! Tyler and his crews were on time as scheduled. Prompt, courteous and hard working. Communication during the project was good. They did a wonderful job painting the exterior of our home and staining our deck. SO happy with the results,"
Cape Neddick Exterior
Falmouth Exterior
York Exterior
Ogunquit Tower Exterior
Rumford Interior

+187

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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J&L Finishes, LLC
5.0(
30
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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 Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Lenzen Pro Painting to paint the exterior of my home along with some stucco repair. They did a fantastic job. I am very happy with the results. Everyone at Lenzen is a pro at their jobs. I received a detailed itemized estimate which none of the other companies I got estimates from did. The person who prepped my house was thorough to prevent over-spray and catch any drips. The stucco repairs came out much better than I thought they could and after painting it's very hard to tell where any repairs had been done. Oscar, the person who prepped my house and did the repairs, also painted my house. It was done very professionally. Small imperfections and problems areas around the exterior have completely vanished. My home looks great. I will use this company again for my future painting projects. I recommend this company for its professionalism, great communication throughout the project and, quality results."
Hallway brush work
detailed brush work around items
All item covered prior to paint
After pic
Painting over stairs

+30

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
A 'Little' Renovations
4.9(
31
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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 Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin is personable, reliable and extremely competent. He did an excellent job rehabbing my deck at a fair price and in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anybody and have already discussed another project with him."
Roof replaced
Old leaky roof
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JH Property Group
5.0(
20
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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 Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Zack and his crew did a phenomenal job, professional from start to finish, helped me pick the stain when I was unsure, trusted his judgment and came out great! Very clean workplace I’m looking forward to working with him on my other properties"
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Putnam Coastal Painting
4.7(
31
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Putnam Coastal Painting through Angi. I listed my job and within 5 minutes, Meghan from Putnam called me to schedule an estimate. Jordan was here exactly at the appointed time a day later. I received a quote via email shortly after, which I accepted, then a phone call to schedule. The morning of the job, they called to make sure we were still on, since Mike was going to be travelling an hour to get here. I confirmed. He was on time, with everything he needed. Mike was kind, professional, and polite. There was one more follow-up text to see if I was pleased with the job, and to ask for a rating, which I was happy to do. The job was a plaster failure, about 3'X3' on a leaning inward wall. Mike did a fantastic job repairing it. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Putnam again! The communication was great, without being too much. Sometimes the Angi app is TOO MUCH."
ceiling, walls, and trim
stairs, walls trim and ceiling
York beach exterior
york beach
york beach

+61

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fine line painting
5.0(
11
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Don and his crew were pleasant, professional, showed up on time and communicated well with me during the project. He did a great job prepping my garage floor for epoxy painting and clear coat application. He pays attention to detail, answered any questions I had and cleaned up after working. His services are fairly priced and I highly recommend him and his crew! I liked his work so much I've hired him to prep and paint my deck!"
Living room
Project One
Project One
Project One
Project One

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nates Painting Services
5.0(
11
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with Nate and his crew. Nate did an exterior paint job for us on an old house with a lot of detailed prep work required. Communication was great throughout and Nate was very flexible in quoting the job in segments and handling any rot/carpentry encountered along the way. The work was done quickly, the crew was friendly and hard-working, site was kept clean throughout, and the result was great. Will definitely be using Nate again for any future paint work."
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Before

+14

Recommended by54%of homeowners
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KD Construction
5.0(
11
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company with 5+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Painting
Painting

+11

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Staining a deck is typically less expensive upfront than painting. The cost to stain a deck professionally averages around $850, with most homeowners paying between $550 and $1,250, depending on the deck's size. A DIY staining project can cost less than $100. The cost to paint a deck ranges from $500 to $2,000. While the initial cost of staining is lower, it's important to consider long-term expenses. Paint can last up to 10 years, whereas stain needs to be reapplied every few years, which could lead to higher costs over time.

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

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