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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
Avatar for D Silva’s Painting LLC
D Silva’s Painting LLC
5.0(
31
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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 was wonderful and stress free to work with from the initial estimate until the final payment. We found him and his employees prompt, professional, and did excellent work. His price was fair and reasonable. They even game on the 4th of July to touch up, and to our surprise, cleaned the front window by the doors. We also hired them to power wash our walk/driveway and clean the gutters.We have had more than a few compliments on our home. Without a doubt, from now on, Paz Painting will be our go-to for any painting, pressure washing, or gutters cleaning needs."
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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 StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior 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%
2 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for KK Custom Painting
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

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Kelvin and his team did an excellent job. They were on time, efficient, diligent, clean and ended the job by painting and gutter cleaning all in one day. Job included Front door Fluted Fascia repair and install, new crawl space door and siding repair and replacement with painting, gutter cleaning. The company name doesnâ t do them justice - they can do more than paint!"
Response time1 day
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Next Level Painters NC
Next Level Painters NC
5.0(
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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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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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
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New Deck Staining

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Miguel Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
38
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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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rodas Construction, LLC
Rodas Construction, LLC
4.5(
360
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Rodas Construction for a roof and decking project. I interviewed several companies before them and they were by far the most professional and knowledgeable contractors. I knew after our first meeting I had to hire them and I don’t regret it. Chris was my point person and he always followed up with me, never late for our appointments and most importantly took his time to carefully explain to me the process and cost. I love the job they did on my roof and deck and would absolutely hire them again!"
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Response time8 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

Applying a sealer or topcoat after staining wood is highly recommended, though not always strictly required. A sealer protects the wood from moisture, UV rays, and weather-related issues, which is especially important for outdoor surfaces like decks and fences. It also enhances the stain's durability, prevents fading over time, and gives the wood a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. For some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection needed. It's always best to check the stain manufacturer's recommendations and consider the wood's intended use and exposure when deciding whether to apply a sealer.

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.

Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source.

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