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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

"My overall experience was outstanding. Luis came out on Sunday and gave me an estimate and started work 24 hours later. In 2 hours installed railings for my front porch stairs. Absolutely perfect. Recommend LMJ. Thank you Luis and your crews. Bob Foster"
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(
102
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

"Let me tell you about this guy right here. We had just bought our house and my husband was deployed. I was still living in Virginia Beach at the time and would drive back and forth to get the house in order. I found Steve On home advisor and felt comfortable with him right off the bat. I could not get my colors right and he picked up on the direction I was trying to go in and picked my color without me even being present! He sent me pictures and talked to me consistently when I was out of town and I totally put my trust in him. When I got home I was more than surprised and very very happy with the color on the walls! It was exactly what I wanted! Steve is just an all-around awesome person and I would definitely call him before I call anyone else. He has a great listening ear and picked up what I wanted very quickly. Very friendly, pays attention to detail, affordable, and is very trustworthy! I even gave his information to my realtor to give to her clients. I stand behind Steve and his work 100%!!! Will hire again in the near future!"
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
Avatar for Elite Contracting
Elite Contracting
4.2(
39
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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
4 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
North Coastal Construction and Flooring Coating Systems
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

North coastal construction and flooring systems LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

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Deck Staining 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.

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.

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.

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.

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