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Avatar for LMJ General Construction, LLC
LMJ General Construction, 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 Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"LMJ owner Luis Jimenez was first class. Competent, knowledgeable and lived up to every inch of our agreement. He installed a 20x20 concrete slab and it turned out exactly as I had hoped. On top of it, his crew was awesome. They were polite and went the extra mile to make sure I was satisfied. Ontime dependable work."
Driveway Complete 2 weeks later
Double door 10' gate ready to be use!!
New Driftwood Architecture shingles
Cracked driveway
Existing wood fence knock by wind

+159

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Five Star Painting of Wilmington
Five Star Painting of Wilmington
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for DLS Home Services
DLS Home Services
5.0(
50
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went well, Great. Very good! always cleans up, any help that's needed he's there, I wouldn't consider it trying to anyone else. He can do everything that needs to be done. it's very timely always reliable and give me great advice when I ask questions."
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+49

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
DLA Painting, LLC
4.8(
18
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were extremely meticulous. I would hire them again. Very nice hardworking team. Showed up same time every am and worked all day long sometimes past 8 hours. Super awesome!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Lock-N-Load
Lock-N-Load
4.9(
14
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Steve of Lock-N-Load is fabulous! From the appointment he made to provide an estimate for painting the interior of my house to the day he finished, Steve was a consummate professional. He arrived on time, was a pleasure to have in my home, and most importantly, he did a beautiful job! As soon as he started doing the prep work, I knew without any reservation, I would be happy with the outcome. If you have a painting project, make Steve your first and only call!"
Topsail Beach house
Topsail Beach house
On river near Wallace
On river near Wallace
On river near Wallace

+1

Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Contracting
4.2(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience with this company. Michael was able to come out to my house for an estimate within a day of making contact with him. He was then able to get the quote to me within a day or two and start the project the very next week. The project (power washing and staining/painting 2 separate floors worth of deck) was completed in a timely fashion. His crew was professional and friendly. We overall had a great experience and would hire this company again."
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+40

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bill Hulst Painting
5.0(
1
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very polite and friendly service. Was able to get a free in home estimate a day after calling. Price point was great for the amount of work conducted. Highly recommend and will hire for future painting jobs."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Staining a deck is typically less expensive upfront than painting. The cost to stain a deck professionally averages around $850, with most homeowners paying between $550 and $1,250, depending on the deck's size. A DIY staining project can cost less than $100. The cost to paint a deck ranges from $500 to $2,000. While the initial cost of staining is lower, it's important to consider long-term expenses. Paint can last up to 10 years, whereas stain needs to be reapplied every few years, which could lead to higher costs over time.

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

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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