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Avatar for Straight Edge Painting Pros
Straight Edge Painting Pros
5.0(
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Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe LoeilExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"STRAIGHT EDGE PAINTING - CAN'T SAY ENOUGH POSITIVE THINGS We recently engaged Straight Edge Painting owned by Wes Reese to paint the entire interior of our house, including all the ceilings and wood trim work. Until now I doubted anyone could paint to my own expectations.. Wes sent in a team of the most professional, careful, pleasant, respectful and well-trained painters you could ever ask for. They start by covering all the floors by taping down heavy-duty brown kraft paper. Then they patch every imperfection in the ceiling and walls that they find. They even shine flashlights on the ceiling and walls to find these imperfections. Then they scrub down the walls with a giant dry mop-head. Next, they clean the baseboard moldings with a brush. Then, they start by priming all the surfaces first. Then they apply 2 coats of the highest quality paint. Wes is always accessible. They are fully insured and offer a very strong warranty. I COULD NOT IMAGINE THAT YOU CAN FIND A BETTER PAINTER."
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Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for SCS Painting Company
SCS Painting Company
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Customers say: True professional

"This was a whole house interior painting and the team did an amazing job. The attention to detail was amazing. They went out of their way to satisfy every request we made. The final product was beyond our expectations and they came back to punch list the entire job taking a Full day to finalize every detail. I recommend SCS Painting without hesitation"
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for King Paint Company
King Paint Company
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+1 more

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Working with King Paint Company was hands down the best experience Iâ ve ever had with a contractor. From the start all the way through to the completion of the project they were communicative, efficient and detail oriented. Very accommodating and communicated with us through every step. They were well worth every cent. We will definitely use them in the future. 10/10 - couldnâ t be happier!"
Ext Paint & Deck Repair
Ext Paint & Deck Repair
Ext Paint & Deck Repair
Ext Paint & Deck Repair
Ext Paint & Deck Repair

+23

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
Avatar for Legacy Pro Painting
Legacy Pro Painting
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+2 more

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew always does a great job. Hired many times over multiple years. They always know the correct special paint to use for long lasting results. Very happy with the results. Crew is always courteous and willing to go the extra distance for complete satisfaction."
Drywall Project
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+27

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina painting & remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+5 more

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME!!!!You want a good job performed you need to hire this young lady and her crew! She knows everything you need to know about painting. She's very particular about her work and takes pride in it.If I need any painting of any kind I will be calling Kenia.I love the results of our newly painted home.Thank you!!!!!"
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

There are several ways to make a wooden fence more visually appealing and keep it that way for years to come.

  • Treat the fence with a wood sealant to protect it against the elements. It’s recommended to reseal a fence every two to three years, but if you live in a harsh climate, you may want to do it more frequently than that.

  • Restore the fence if it’s old, corroding, or fading. That includes cleaning it and making small repairs where needed.

  • Paint the fence in a color that you like, whether that’s a simple white or more vibrant option. Fences usually need to be repainted every one to three years.

  • Decorate the fence with planters, string lights, birdhouses, mirrors, shutters, and more.

Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

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