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Carolina Superior Paint Co.
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"Kerry and his crew are very personable and easy to work with. Pricing for the job he did for us was fair. Takes pride in the quality of their work and do not take any shortcuts. Highly recommend this company for any painting or staining needs."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Wilmington
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Five Star Painting this past summer because they had done such a nice job seven years prior. They were extremely profession, from the initial call, through estimate, during the project, and following up afterwards. I would highly recommend them to family or friends."
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JPAlvaradoscorp
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Replaced two porch wood stair rails with composites. The work looks good was and done on time. Mykol Is great to work with. I highly recommend his company."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Read Construction
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I would definitely recommend Read construction as he was very detail oriented and did a great job with our tile and was proficient in plumbing. It did take longer than expected but we got everything done just in time. Thanks for everything Lance!"
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exterior paint
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Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Painting With The Blessing of God, Inc.
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The painters showed up on time and stayed there until the job was finished. Wilmer sent me photos of the progress since I was out of town. Honest, hard working and fair priced!"
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+4

Response time1 hour
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Seven Degrees Construction
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"seven Degrees construction company did a great job on my sunroom floor. I’ve finally found a company that I believe I will stick with for all my home needs. Christian is a great young man. Enjoyed having him here."
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Response time2 days
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. 

It’s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won’t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.

Constant exposure to inclement weather conditions can damage your deck, causing it to fade, warp, or crack over time. Regular maintenance keeps it looking and performing its best. That means giving it a good cleaning and applying a quality sealant or wood treatment to help defend against moisture, sun damage, and everyday wear.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

Yes, beginners can use a paint sprayer, but there is a learning curve. It's important to go slowly, read the instructions thoroughly, and spend some time learning the technique. Watching tutorial videos for your specific paint sprayer model can be very helpful. Before starting your main project, practice on a scrap surface to get used to the sprayer and avoid common issues like overspraying, which can cause drips, bubbles, and other imperfections. For safety, always wear a mask and gloves, and be careful not to touch the sprayer's tip when it's in use, particularly with high-powered airless sprayers.

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