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PaintAsheville.com, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1966

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"PaintAsheville.com planned, prepared, communicated, and executed in a thorough and professionally excellent fashion. They were top-notch in every phase of our large house staining project, that included stripping and restraining a sizable deck. I donâ t have to wonder which company I would have on my next painting project. Itâ ll be PaintAsheville.comâ hand down!"
Pressure Washing
Wood Defender
From Dull to WOW
Better Than Ever
How Lovely

+12

Response time1 day
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Artisan Systems, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional job at a reasonable price. We have a massive two story deck and stairs on the side of a mountain. We didn't want to stain it, we wanted to restore and clearcoat the wood. They cleaned, sanded, and clear-coated the deck and the final result was better than new. You cannot tell any difference in the weathered sections and the covered sections. Even a picky person like me was surprised! I highly recommend Matt and his team."
Pool 1
Pool 3
Pool 2
Pool 4
New GYM

+32

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AAX Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"I hired aax last minute to stain my front/back deck. They were very flexible with regard to weather forecast and did the job two days earlier then initially planned because of it. The crew arrived on time and worked methodically/efficiently. I was surprised how quick the project went despite not using a sprayer to stain any portion of the deck. Reasonably priced. They recommended a second coat which was completed. Looks great. I will be referring them and contacting for future work."
Exterior Painting Project
White house
Exterior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project

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Classic Paint & Stain
5.0(
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Josh & his crew were very professional & kept in communication during the whole project! They were very neat & kept the area clean & tidy during & after the project! Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Josh & his crew for any of your deck cleaning needs!!!"
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+18

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
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Green Mountain Construction
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel Rueda with his crew at Green Mountain Construction did a great job residing, repairing, and repainting our entire house. He was reliable, prompt, cleaned up, friendly/reassuring, and responsible. He did a great job, and I'd highly recommend him."
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Siding Project
Remodeling exterior of the house
Painting - Exterior Project
Siding Project

+354

Response time6 hrs
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High Definition Pros Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great work and at a very fair price. Worked hard to protect furniture by covering everything and did a good clean up afterwards as well."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
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Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project

+18

Response time1 day
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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. 

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

An exterior paint job typically lasts between 5 and 10 years, though this can range from 3 to 17 years depending on several factors. The longevity is influenced by the quality of the paint and primer, the quality of the application, the local climate, and the type of surface being painted. For example, paint on wood siding may need to be redone every 3 to 7 years, while painted brick can last up to 17 years. Aluminum siding often needs repainting every 5 years.

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.

Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn’t need another coating.

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