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Elaran Painting
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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Customers say: Super punctual

"Alberto’s team was great. They pressure washed the house. Stained the house and painted the deck. Also, they pressure washed the driveway, repaired the chimney, and replaced some of the railroad ties. They cleaned up very well. Very professional. They did much more than the “exterior painting” option category below."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Custom Painting of Asheville Inc.
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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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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Sharp's Painting, LLC
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"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.
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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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 rate90%
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Gustavo Home Improvement Co.
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Small jobs welcome

"I found Gustavo Home Improvement via Angie. Gustavo responded promptly, was on time every time. Our new deck turned out amazing! The construction feels solid, the details look clean, and the finished space completely upgraded our backyard. We?re very happy with the results!"
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Response time5 hrs
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Lake Toxaway Stone Work, LLC
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Locally owned business. We pride ourselves on quality work and great customer service. We believe in going out of our way for our customers! We work very hard to make sure that all of our customers are pleased with the work we do! We believe that every job, no matter the size, deserves our full attention and should be done right! We want you to feel like family. \n

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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Hearthstone Senior Housing, Inc
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Credit card accepted

At Hearthstone Construction we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You’ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it’s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn’t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks.

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. 

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.

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.

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