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Avatar for CurbAppeal Property Maintenance LLC
CurbAppeal Property Maintenance LLC
4.9(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with refurbished deck. The pergola was pressure washed and stained. The deck was demoed to the framing and rotted joists replaced. All of the deck boards were replaced and meticulously cut around the pool. The worksite was cleaned up every night. Very pleased."
Pressure Washing Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Holiday Lighting Project
Pressure Washing Project Ambler, PA
Pressure Washing Project Philadelphia, PA

+32

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner Eric was great and always kept me up-to-date on the project timeline (I was painting my deck and obviously it was dependent on weather). He was very professional, and his two painters Edgar and Diego were wonderful. They were very thorough and the deck looks like new! Thank you Red, White and Blue painting!!"
exterior deck (before)
exterior deck
House uplift
Metal Roof 1940s barn house
Barn house outcome

+41

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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EJ Painting
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, 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 rate97%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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D's Fencing, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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"They did a great job on both my fence and deck. Very communicative on when he would be able to work and what he was doing. 100% recommend"
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Chain Link Fences
Chain Link Fences
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum Fence

+36

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New Era Pro Painting Inc
4.9(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are extremely happy with the job Francisco did. He is attentive to details like degreasing our kitchen cabinets before painting, using more than the usual plastic and drop cloths to keep our furniture dust free, and we appreciated the good communication and simply just being on time each morning. Hey the guy paints churches including ours! We will hire him again-no doubt."
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Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+20

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Noel Painting Services
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Noel paining was professional and efficient with his work. They went above and beyond what the were hired for. Took a few days and gave 100%. I would refer them to anyone who doesn’t know what color and or what they want done, allow them to help even with that .. They were awesome and I will always reach out to them for future jobs. Love them…,,,.,They are people that just make your life richer with them in it."
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Response time1 day
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

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.

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.

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don’t want paint that’ll show every mark like matte, but you don’t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.

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