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Avatar for CRUZ HOME PAINTING LLC.
CRUZ HOME PAINTING LLC.
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cruz Home Painting LLC did an excellent job painting the exterior of our home. Jesús and his team’s attention to detail on the project resulted in a high quality paint job. Jesús communicated with us on all stages of the job and ensured that all parties were on the same page. The quality of work was definitely worth the price."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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D Silva’s Painting LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Silva was very professional. He kept in contact with me prior to coming out to do the job. He arrived at the time he ssid he would. They did an amazing job on the ceiling. It was an arched wood ceiling with wooden beams. The end results were exceptional. They cleaned up everything when they were done. I am so glad we found Silva painting. I highly recommend them for all your paintings needs."
Interior Painting Project
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Whole House Interior Painting Project
Back Deck after Pressure Wash and Before Stain
Interior Painting Project

+35

Response time4 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Paz Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Narciso and his team were awesome from start to finish. I reached out to a handful of painters in the area for quotes, and they had the best rate and were the most professional. I was constantly tweaking what we needed prior to the start date, and Narciso was always very responsive and accommodating via email. The painting itself was great, and they came back a week later to do some extra work at my request. We'll have painting needs in the near future and we will use Paz Painting again. Thanks Narciso!"
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+32

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Express Yourself Paint
Express Yourself Paint
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I regret trusting the positive reviews. I suppose it depends on what subcontractor is sent. Only 1 junior resource showed up on day 1 and started painting. Brush strokes locked into paint everywhere. Cut in wall paint over ran line at ceiling into ceiling. Paint dripped into light switches. Day 1 is supposed to be all prep, nail pops not addressed before painting started! Day 2 senior resource joined him. Missed many nail pops and rushing to address them after painting had already started meant uneven lumps and dimples over shoddy nail pop repair, and repainting over that meant difference in sheen. When replacing deck screens used poor technique with power drill/screwdriver and stripped all the screws. Paint hand and fingerprints over the screens. They worked really hard but in effect were 1.5 resources for a large job and were rushing and making mistakes. Very polite but end product subpar."
Residential Exterior
Dining Room Interior
Deck
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+59

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
57
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've hired Sweetgrass for three outdoor projects (stone patio, deck, fence) and they've done amazing work on all of them. They are my first choice and I've referred them to several friends and neighbors. Mauricio runs an amazing business."
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Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Next Level Painters NC
Next Level Painters NC
5.0(
27
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Totally professional! They offered great color and design advice and the work was top-notch in every way. We are thrilled with how our home and deck looks now. They also painted a couple of interior ceilings—also excellent. Plus, they got it all done in a short amount of time. And prices were better than other estimates. We will hire them again for sure."
Cabinet Refinishing
New Deck Staining
New Deck Staining
New Deck Staining
New Deck Staining

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
100 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KK Custom Painting
4.8(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"KK Custom Painting had been doing work for us for years. Theyâ  ve handled interior paint and drywall, exterior trim painting and repair and deck painting and stain. The work is always perfect. When the work is done the house is as neat as when they started. I trust them without any hesitation to work on my home."
Response time1 day
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Miguel Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a beautiful job and I would highly recommend them. After they finished the decks they cleaned up everything before leaving and pressure washed the decks and areas. Great group to get the job done."
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+24

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Staining a deck is typically less expensive upfront than painting. The cost to stain a deck professionally averages around $850, with most homeowners paying between $550 and $1,250, depending on the deck's size. A DIY staining project can cost less than $100. The cost to paint a deck ranges from $500 to $2,000. While the initial cost of staining is lower, it's important to consider long-term expenses. Paint can last up to 10 years, whereas stain needs to be reapplied every few years, which could lead to higher costs over time.

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

You should refinish your deck to maintain its appearance, durability, and longevity. Refinishing your deck protects the wood from foot traffic and the elements. It also helps extend its life span by keeping rot, mildew, and termites at bay. By maintaining your deck, you can avoid the cost of replacing your deck sooner. A refinished deck also looks great and restores some of its original beauty.

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