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Five Star Painting of Wilmington
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Serving Oak Island, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Five Star Painting this past summer because they had done such a nice job seven years prior. They were extremely profession, from the initial call, through estimate, during the project, and following up afterwards. I would highly recommend them to family or friends."
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JPAlvaradoscorp
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Serving Oak Island, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"Replaced two porch wood stair rails with composites. The work looks good was and done on time. Mykol Is great to work with. I highly recommend his company."
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Read Construction
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Serving Oak Island, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I would definitely recommend Read construction as he was very detail oriented and did a great job with our tile and was proficient in plumbing. It did take longer than expected but we got everything done just in time. Thanks for everything Lance!"
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Seven Degrees Construction
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Serving Oak Island, NC and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"seven Degrees construction company did a great job on my sunroom floor. I’ve finally found a company that I believe I will stick with for all my home needs. Christian is a great young man. Enjoyed having him here."
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Response time2 days
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J&M Construction And Cleaning, Inc
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Serving Oak Island, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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"Juan explained the whole process from start to finish . He and his crew were very hard working and polite. They showed up on time and were on the job every day. Our kitchen was finished in a timely fashion and it’s looks beautiful! We could not be happier. We definitely recommend J & M!!!"
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JAN PACK
JAN PACK

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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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Anderson Painting & Concrete Coatings
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Serving Oak Island, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

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"Their crew is very professional. The owner of the company did a great job with color recommendations and made it happen in a timely manner. It was a great experience!"
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Residential Interior

+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

  • Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted

  • Scraping away loose paint

  • Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris

  • Caulking gaps and openings

  • Priming with a quality paint primer

  • Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish

  • Adding a second coat

  • Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Whether to brush or roll stain on wood depends on the project and your preference. Brushing is ideal for smaller, intricate areas and offers more control over the application, ensuring thorough coverage and penetration into the wood's grain. 

Conversely, rolling is efficient for more extensive, flat surfaces and can save time. However, it is not always the best fit for textured or uneven wood. Some projects may benefit from combining both methods, using a brush for detail work and a roller for broader areas. Ultimately, the choice between brushing and rolling depends on the specific requirements of your staining project.

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.

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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