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Elaran Painting
4.9(
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"As planned, had them repaint the house and garage and stain all porches, decks and fire pit. They had several workers on site each day, started and finished on time with no delays. Appreciated their responsivness and having a full working staff. Paid when done and satisfied. Definitely recommend to you abd have referred others to Elaran Painting already."
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Custom Painting of Asheville Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"We were very pleased with the excellent and professional job re-staining our log home. Dario and his crew were diligent, reliable, punctual and very easy to work with. They were extremely hard working and finished our house before a visit by our relatives. We love the way our log home looks now !! We would highly recommend them to friends and neighbors and definitely use them again."
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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sharp's Painting, LLC
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had the house chemically washed prior to listing it for sale. Good customer service provided by Ashley who kept us informed of any change in schedule. They worked for several hours and it looked to be complete. Fortunately I noticed that one deck had not been done before they left. They completed that upon request. The work they did made it look as if it had just been painted. Nice Work!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Custom Painting of Asheville, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are extremely pleased with the exterior painting and staining work provided by Custom Painting of Asheville! Dario was great to work with, and the entire crew did an amazing job repairing wood rot, replacing fascia boards, removing, painting and reinstalling gutter systems, and staining a large deck and porch. This team is highly recommended for their thorough workmanship, attention to detail, cleanliness on our job site, efficiency in time, and very reasonable cost of work. They are not just “color changers”, but true professional painters that provide necessary prep work that results in a beautiful end product—a very rare combination of qualities to find in most painting contractors. Thank you to the entire team for your work!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Steve's Services and Installations
5.0(
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Steve showed up on time as scheduled and did an excellent job assembling my new Weber gas grill. He was neat, clean and friendly and I would not hesitate to hire him again for handy work!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green to Clean WNC
5.0(
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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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Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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

The best way to protect a deck is to prevent damage from UV light, water, mold, mildew, insects, and abrasive cleaning methods. Sweep regularly to prevent debris that hides bugs and traps moisture that can result in mold or mildew growth. Use a deck cleaner once a year to remove algae, mold, and mildew. Avoid using pressure washers on high, as they can damage the wood. Applying a deck sealant can protect the wood from UV and water damage, and adding shade can also reduce sunlight damage.

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. 

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

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