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*Army Vet Owned* Grady Jones Paint Contractors
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 Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Over the course of the last year Grady Jones Paint has worked for me on (3) different occasions to repaint our home interior. The scope of work included scraping the popcorn ceilings, flattening them and then repainting them; repainting all of the walls; painting our cabinetry; and, finally, staining the exposed woodwork on our deck. Clee was very responsive and visited the project every time his workers were on site. Tim and Eddie made up the crew who did the work. They were amicable, professional, courteous and did a GREAT job. I plan to use Grady Jones Paint for any future work and recommend them to anyone in need of a paint contractor."
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CRUZ HOME PAINTING LLC.
5.0(
51
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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 Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesus and his team take projects seriously. They communicate details well, treat your home with care, and perform a meticulous and professional job. They complete your project to your satisfaction and everything will be clean when the job is completed. I found Jesus and his team to be hard-working and they take pride in their work. (interior painting, deck staining and sealing and front door stain and varnish)"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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D Silva’s Painting LLC
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 Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David Silva was quick to respond to an inquiry and came out twice prior to doing the job, first to provide a quote, second to review paint/finish selections. He and his crew finished a job early and were able to come out sooner than expected and got the entire job done in less time they had anticipated. Everyone was very professional and cleaned up after the job was finished, even mopped all the floors. David is very professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely hire him again."
Interior Painting Project
Play House
Whole House Interior Painting Project
Back Deck after Pressure Wash and Before Stain
Interior Painting Project

+35

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Evans Paint
4.7(
138
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Evans and his team were upfront with their pricing, what I should expect during and after the exterior painting and were accessible via phone and email. The power washing team carefully removed my front port cha-cha so they could do a more detailed job - thanks. We were unsure of the stain we should apply on our front porch concrete and our wooden stairs, Mr. Evans provided suggestions. We defaulted to his opinion - we've received multiple compliments from our family and neighbors. We had four estimates, the others were very polite but the Evans team delivered. Steve M., North Raleigh"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Paz Painting
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 Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job! Paz submitted a thorough and professional quote of a reasonable amount. Other bids were more and less. His was the one I felt best about. He was accurate in fulfilling my requests and Andreas and Tony were excellent workers and of a great attitude...a joy to have on our property. The carpentry crew that redid the screen was good, too....just didn't get their names. They did great job, cleaned up after each day and took all debris away. Very good experience and I highly recommend Paz and his crew!"
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+32

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H&M Contractor LLC
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 Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are repeat customers at H&M Contractor LLC and for very good reason, Henry and his crew are very professional and dependable. Quality work is key to Henry’s and his team’s work ethic. We are very pleased with the back deck they built and revamping our front porch? Thank you for all you do!! See you seen for our next project ✅"
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Cortes Painting NC, LLC
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have owned my house 20 years and there are very few contractors that I would use again. I got 6 quotes before I decided on Cortes Painting. I have had my house painted 3 times with other painting companies and Jose & crew did the best job. They repaired a bunch of bad siding and fixed a sagging fence too! I am so pleased with the way my house looked after they finished. I plan to use them next spring to put a fresh coat of paint on my porch and deck too. A great experience all around! Thank you Jose!"
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+14

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you’re staining the deck during hotter months, it’s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you’re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won’t make as much of a difference.

Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

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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