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Paz Painting
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had previously hired Paz Painting to remove popcorn from the ceilings in 2 rooms and hired his crew again to do the same in our dining and living rooms, an entryway and the upstairs stairwell ceiling. They also painted several rooms. They did a great job in both regards and did a nice job of cleaning up when done. Narciso is easy to work with and I would definitely hire his company again."
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Xtreme Painting LLC
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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"Juan and his crew were extremely professional and did a great painting job for us. We had exterior foundation painted along with some porch railing and posts. They also painted a large bathroom and stairwell including several companion walls. Work was done thoroughly. Everything we asked them to do was complete and well done. Juan and his crew had a pleasant attitude. Also they showed up when they said, and worked the entire day. I would definitely have them back to do more painting and I highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Xtreme Painting, LLC
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Juan and crew were very professional, early and completed the work even better than expected. The exterior paint job was exceptional. Everything was cleaned up at the end of the day. I will have them back for additional paint jobs."
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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KK Custom Painting
4.8(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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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
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JK Custom Painting Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Warranties offered

"JK Custom Painting is professional and reliable. They did an amazing job on painting our home and completed the job within the opposed timeframe. I highly recommend JK Custom Painting Inc."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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HM Painting & Drywall, LLC
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"? I recently hired HM Painting & Drywall LLC to paint a few rooms in my home, and they did an excellent job! The team was professional, on time, and paid great attention to detail. The walls look amazing, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality painting work."
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Brothers Carpentry & Paint
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brothers company was by far the easiest company I ever worked with. Theyâ re integrity, reliability, and honesty really put them at forefront of painter and Carpentry. We had a lot of wood rot, Carlos was very thorough making sure he found all the rot and made sure I saw it and understood each steps. They also painted the house and stain the deck. My deck never looked so good!"
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Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Paint EZ of Durham
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"Michelle came out and did my quote, she was very thorough and made sure the quality was up to my standard! She checked behind the contractors so that eased my mind (I’ve had painting where the contractors messed up my walls and I had to hire a WHOLE other company just to fix it.) Also loved how they made sure the paint didn’t get in places they shouldn’t be. Need to get my porch painted next, so listen for my call !!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Miguel Home Improvement, LLC
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"Miguel was so great to work with. He replaced all of our wood siding with Hardie Plank and then painted our home. He and his crew worked so quickly and did an incredible job! Miguel was so kind, well-priced, and did quality work. We will definitely use him again in the future and will be recommending him to others!"
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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.

On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

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