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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

"Jesus and his team take projects seriously. They communicate details well, treat your home with care, and perform a meticulous and professional job. They complete your project to your satisfaction and everything will be clean when the job is completed. I found Jesus and his team to be hard-working and they take pride in their work. (interior painting, deck staining and sealing and front door stain and varnish)"
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+89

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for D Silva’s Painting LLC
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
Play House
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(
32
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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 have never met more hard working conscientious professional , honest, friendly folks in my 50 years of homeownership I have hired many contractors for decks and floors and patios and landscaping in 3 states over 5 decades, These people were special and did more than I expected. Not only was the patio they installed beautiful and of superior quality and workmanship, they left the site cleaned up and neat and in better condition than when they arrived,, I am recommending them to all my friends and neighbors. And to top it off their price quote was less than two comparable reputable companies, Thanks Mauricioas. ."
Holland guilford
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%
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KK Custom Painting
4.8(
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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
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Miguel Home Improvement, LLC
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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lopez Painting
Lopez Painting
5.0(
23
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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

Small jobs welcome

"He was the nicest man I've meet in a long time. Very professional very polite. Did an outstanding job. You can not go wrong hiring this guy for any painting or staining you need. His price was very competitive. After he was done he cleaned up everyday. Such a hard worker and honest. He has all my painting needs from here on out"
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Interior Bedroom
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+5

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

No, it is not okay to paint over rotted wood. Painting over rotted wood will not address the underlying issue and can trap moisture, leading to further decay. Properly addressing the rotted wood by removing and replacing or repairing the damaged areas is necessary before you can even consider painting.

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you’re staining the deck during hotter months, it’s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you’re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won’t make as much of a difference.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

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