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Avatar for Premier Painting
Premier Painting
4.7(
55
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pete did a phenomenal job on this project. Our home needed a lot of TLC and Pete was extremely knowledgeable about how to help us achieve the look we wanted. He has a great attention to detail and accommodated all of our requests. I would highly recommend Pete and Premier Painting for any of your home needs. I look forward to working with him on future projects we would like to complete in our home."
Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
162
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+6 more

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was performed exactly as discussed and agreed to (match existing paint colors) at estimated cost. Start was delayed at our request due to high heat and humidity, with no complaints. Work was further delayed through no fault of Arch Painting due to continuous wet weather. Once a good weather window finally occurred, the work was performed quickly with no impact on us. We were totally satisfied with the quality of the work and the finished product."
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+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Adam's Quality Painting
4.8(
36
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam came the day after I called him and did a terrific, quality, job staining our pergola. While there he also kindly painted our bar supports at no extra costs! We highly recommend Adam and will use him for other projects in the future."
Painting - Exterior Project
All the cabinet doors are brought to our shop to be completely refinished in an environment where the paint can properly cure.
This 1940s home looks brand new, after a complete refinishing of the siding and trim, a flat finish for the siding, satin finish for the trim, and newly constructed trellises integrated into the corner boards.
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+153

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Paintworks By Dennis, LLC
Paintworks By Dennis, LLC
5.0(
71
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paintworks by Dennis is the ONLY painting contractor I have used. He has painted rooms at my primary home and an entire condo in the Lakes Region. Paintworks has been my go too painter for over 20 years. Prompt service. during, and after the job is complete. A true professional."
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 DINING ROOM
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 BEFORE GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER
 EXTERIOR,CHURCH DOORS

+127

Response time10 mins
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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KLS Painting and Tiling
4.9(
62
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very happy with the quality of the paint job that Silas Silva of KLS Painting company performed. He proved to be an excellent choice among 5 other pros who sent the quotes. He was hired for painting exterior of my house and fences. I was especially impressed with how he and his crew meticulously scrapping, sanding &oil primer of all of the imperfection of the existing shingles, replacing and repairing any areas need to be done before the paint job and the result was like I got a brand new house. My house can be considered big enough and aged so the work was very time consuming and thanks to KLS painting professionals. I strongly recommend KLS painting to anyone who needs quality & afforable painting job."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Painters Industry, LLC
5.0(
19
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Paulo and his partner did an amazing job painting our dining/living room. They also removed the popcorn ceiling that other painters would not touch. They were professional and their work tells it all. The owner also contacted me to make sure I was completely satisfied and if I needed anything touched up after my floor was sanded and sealed. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a professional great job!!"
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RES Painting, LLC
4.8(
66
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys are THE BEST!!! We hired them for a fairly big interior paint job (+1700 sq ft + ceilings). On personal level, they are out-going, friendly and funny. They work well as a team. Ryan came in with a well-thought-through plan of how the job would go, day-by-day...and they stuck to it. The estimate was VERY reasonable, compared to another outfit. (Those other guys started off at nearly twice the price, came down twice (still unable to match RES), and then, when I called them back as courtesy to let them know we weren't going with them, they said "we could have beaten that price and your guys will probably just throw paint around and do a lousy job"...BOY WERE THEY WRONG!) RES gave us enough coats to cover a pretty bad initial painting provided by out building contractor with, by far, better paint. They took great pride in the quality of their labor and it shows in their cut lines. It looks like they were done with very accurate taping, but it was all done by hand...a couple of guys who really know their craft and take the time to make sure they are providing the customer with "the service we deserve." But honestly, I'm not sure that's solely the reason...these guys are self-driven to make sure the job is something THEY can be proud of...and, as noted before, it shows. It took a full week and each night, the house was totally usable and CLEAN!!!...again a feature/service they take pride in. Unfortunately for those looking to have an interior done during the "summer" (Apr to about Oct) you're going to have to wait for these gents...and it'll be well worth the wait!...because they switch over exteriors then and, from what they said, they're booking up interiors for next "winter" already. So plan ahead, give them a shot, and I'll bet you'll be as impressed as we are."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Missi Painting
Missi Painting
4.9(
45
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Exeter, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Missi Painting did a phenomenal job staining our log home and gararge. I received a quote August 20th and they started the job Sept 8th and finished on the 10th. Hard workers and very professional!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Staining a fence is less expensive than painting a fence due to the cost of materials and the longevity of the finish. Stain not only lasts longer than paint without chipping or peeling, but you also won’t have to put in the extra time and cost to prime the surface first. 

The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.

While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there’s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

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