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Quality Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+4 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Brian did an exceptional job painting the complete exterior of a wooden three story home. Quality work and within the agreed price. Highly recommended."
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+24

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DLA Painting, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Donin and Dorian did a wonderful painting job! Everything--floors, carpets, furniture, etc.--was covered completely during the process, and the finished product was lovely. One would never know that there had ever been damage to the ceilings from Hurricane Florence. DLA Painting is the best. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Looking Good Painting
5.0(
21
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Really good work, the interior paint job turned out great?clean lines, smooth finish, and great attention to detail throughout. They are professional, punctual, and easy to work with. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-quality results!"
Ashley Willis
Ashley Willis
Ashley Willis
Ashley Willis
Ashley Willis

+73

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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The Affordable Painter
4.7(
25
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mike did an excellent job painting our living, dining room and hallway. He was neat, cleaned up and moved furniture that needed to be moved. We would definitely hire him again!"
Shutters
Shutters
Shed
Shed
Bedroom

+16

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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VALDEZ PAINTING
5.0(
7
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Valdez painting does excellent work at a good pace, they listen to what the customer wants and then delivers a top notch product..We use them for projects small and larger with results the same.. From sheetrock work, staing and painting Valdez Painting can handle it..."
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Jeremy Williams
5.0(
12
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was awesome! I came from out of town to do some upgrades on my parents bathroom and ran into some electrical issues. He was on time, came in and got right to business. Very professional and even went the extra mile to fix some minor safety issues. He worked until he was able to pinpoint issue which was so minor we all just laughed. Thank you, Jeremy!! Awesome job!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Cameron Handyman
4.7(
18
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cameron did an excellent job adjusting the shower door for my mom. Would highly recommend.. thanks."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great honest contractors. They did my bathrooms, hot water heater, unclogged my house drain and they did a French drain so my basement is not wet anymore. I already hired them to do my whole roof in the spring. I will hire them anytime."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

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. 

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.

A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.

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