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Avatar for Paz Painting
Paz Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"We had previously hired Paz Painting to remove popcorn from the ceilings in 2 rooms and hired his crew again to do the same in our dining and living rooms, an entryway and the upstairs stairwell ceiling. They also painted several rooms. They did a great job in both regards and did a nice job of cleaning up when done. Narciso is easy to work with and I would definitely hire his company again."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CRUZ HOME PAINTING 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+7 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Cruz Home Painting did an outstanding job painting the entire interior of our home. Jesus came out the same day I contacted him to give me a quote. The price was very fair and the job was completed earlier than our original time line. The house was prepped throughout as not to get any paint on my wood floors, tile, or carpet. The cleanup was even better as I couldn't tell that work was done in the house. This company is very fair with their pricing and the end results are fabulous. Can't go wrong with this company!!!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting Raleigh Durham Triangle
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

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"Company was very responsive and easy to deal with. I had a privacy fence stained. They masked off the house and driveway to avoid over spray then applied the stain with two coats. The two gentlemen who did the job were great and worked very **** ** a very hot day. Fence looks great. I would definitely use five star painting again."
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+66

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Express Yourself Paint
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+2 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"I was in need of immediate painting for a new office I was moving into. The Express team not only responded quickly to my request on Angi but came out the very next day to give me an estimate and then began the work within a couple of days! Painting was well done and my office respected—cleaned up as if they’d never been there. Highly recommend Express Yourself Paint."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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International Painting Light Construction & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"We’ve used International Painting several times over the years and they always deliver excellent, high quality results on time and on budget. Last week they power washed our house, deck, and driveway; painted the foundation; stained the deck; resealed the driveway; and repainted front entrance. We’re delighted that our 30-year old home looks brand new! Fermin and his team are prompt, polite, and professional. Fermin shared his insurance without asking and the team cleaned up every day. We’re extremely happy and will use International Painting again in the future for some interior work."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Next Level Painters NC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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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.

A cedar fence will actually last quite a long time even if you don’t treat it with stain. In fact, you can expect to get between 15 and 30 years out of an untreated cedar fence. However, if you want to preserve its color and extend its life, treat it with a combination stain and sealer every three to five years.

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

  • Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted

  • Scraping away loose paint

  • Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris

  • Caulking gaps and openings

  • Priming with a quality paint primer

  • Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish

  • Adding a second coat

  • Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.

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.

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