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Avatar for EJ Painting
EJ Painting
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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 Morris Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric takes his time to insure that the prep work is done right. He is careful and very knowledgeable about his craft. He did our trim and shutters that had not been painted in 14 years as well as the old garage door. This required a lot of sanding, scraping and re puttying the windows and doors. They now look almost brand new especially the garage door. His prices are very competitive and much better than the big paint consolidating chains. We will have him back to refinish our kitchen cabinets. You can trust Eric to do a first class job."
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+75

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Morris Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

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Credit card accepted

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

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Reach-In Closets
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+19

78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Magic Brush Painting LLC
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Morris Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you for the wonderful interior painting job done by Magic Brush. The owner, Duvan Arredondo, and his amazing crew, Carlos and Luis, were so professional, prompt, and incredibly neat throughout the entire project. We are absolutely thrilled with the results and truly appreciate the care and expertise the brought to our home. I appreciate all their hard work and dedication to quality."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Advanced Professional Painting, Corp.
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Morris Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"These guys were great. Way to schedule. Showed up on time with more guys than promised and finished the whole job in one day. Paint job is great. Gus were professional and nice. Everything was left clean. Price was great also. Would definitely use them again."
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Exterior-Stone/Siding & Shutters
Exterior-Stone/Siding & Shutters
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+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smart Choice Painting, LLC
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Morris Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Smart Choice Painting crew applied solid stain to my two decks in two colors: off-white ( 3 coats) and brown (2 coats). The crew was careful and worked continuously to complete the job in very warm weather. A third coat was necessary to for the light stain over a dark stain, a service provided at the original quoted price, which I considered quite reasonable. The owner of Smart Choice, Isaias Mejia, was very professional in our dealings both for this job and a similar stain application four years ago. The newly stained two-deck looks very good; both the contractor and I have taken many pictures. Smart Choice also power washed the siding on my house. They did an excellent job and were much neater and at a slightly lower cost than the previous contractor. Overall I have been very pleased with Smart Choice, Jim Stevenson"
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+53

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won’t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.

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.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

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