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Avatar for Shining Star Painting and Remodeling
Shining Star Painting and Remodeling
4.9(
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Shining Star for our deck repair. Working with this company was a pleasure. They were professional and efficient, readily available to answer our questions during the process. The completed work was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Shining star will be our go to company for home repair and renovation."
BEFORE; Paint kiitchen cabinets/ remodel
BEFORE; Kitchen Cabinet
After- Kitchen cabinet
After- Kitchen cabinet
Deck rebuild.

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Premier Painting
4.7(
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Vallen Pro Painters, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vallen Pro Painters and the owner Diego did a superb job at our home. They did exterior painting, interior wall repairs and painting, as well as exterior deck staining. All of their work was of the highest quality and Diego was a pleasure to work with. He listened carefully to our requests and completed them all just as we had wished. He went above and beyond in making us happy! Needless to say, we highly recommend Diego and Vallen Pro Painters!"
After Paint
Before Paint
After Paint
Before Paint
After Paint

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Adam's Quality Painting
4.8(
30
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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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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AFTER
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After
Before

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Torin Soares Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed the backsplash in my kitchen done professionally since I chose tile, which is not something I could do. Torin fit my smaller project in , between his bigger outdoor projects. He was very professional, offered suggestions, did a great job, both installing and cleaning up each day so as not to disrupt my kitchen usage. His measurements and quantities were spot on( I was ordering the tile myself). I will definitely call him for my next project. His quote and finished price were almost spot on and very reasonable. I highly recommend him for anything you need done!"
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Missi Painting
4.9(
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Serving Merrimack, 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%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urbano Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The painter was on time to start each of the two daysof work. He worked steadily when prepping the area and painting walls and wood work. I am pleased with the result. I would hire them again."
painting
painting
painting
painting
painting

+24

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Antonelly Pro Painters LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Merrimack, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Antonelly pro painter company is very professional. Estimate for work to be done was reasonable. I had a two story center hall with multiple doors and a lot of wainscoting. They also painted the hallway area leading up to half bath and bathroom. They were able to repair damage done to walls from wallpaper removal and improve wainscoting area from pet chewing. Prep work and cleanup excellent. Work done in a timely fashion with explanation as needed done every step of the way."
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting

+11

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

For the longest-lasting exterior paint, consider acrylic or enamel (oil-based) paints. Acrylic paints, including acrylic latex and acrylic enamel, are known for withstanding harsh weather and sun exposure. Enamel-based paints are also one of the most durable options available. While latex paint is common, it typically has a shorter lifespan than acrylic or oil-based options. The paint's finish also affects its durability; a higher gloss finish is generally more durable. For resistance to moisture and cracking, matte and satin finishes can be effective, while a high-gloss acrylic or oil-based paint offers a combination of maximum longevity and durability.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

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