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Avatar for Statewide Painting Services
Statewide Painting Services
4.7(
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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 Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"State wide stained our entire 4,100 sq. Ft. Cedar sided contemporary which has multiple rooflines and 30â high sections. Danâ s crew was neat and efficient, finishing earlier than projected. Dan was easy to work. Their pricing was excellent as well. I would use them for any painting project."
exterior
barn exterior
IHOP roof
farm house
commercial painting

+36

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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EJ Painting
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 Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Noel Painting Services
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Very punctual polite efficient Job well done. Better than my expectations. Repainted trim on house and shed. Repaired rotted wood on shed. Painted chimney and cut some bush back to facilitate painting. Neat cleanup. I would recommend"
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+8

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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New Era Pro Painting Inc
4.9(
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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 Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New Era Pro has been completing projects at my home for the past 6-7 years. They have rebuilt my porch, painted the interior and exterior of our home as well as redesigned my backyard. Francisco and staff have always been courteous, respectful and very efficient with the work they do. Francisco and Junior are excellent and pays great attention to detail. They always clean up when they are done and respectful of my home. Francisco is excellent with returning phone calls and resolving issues when they arrive. He also make great suggestions. I feel they a truly great craftsman and are definitely PROS. New Era Pro has a customer for life."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tom & Matt
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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 Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom and Matt did an outstanding job refinishing the hardwood floors in my 100-yr-old house. Their work is clean and meticulous. Before sanding, they covered all walls and countertops with sheets of plastic and taped up all gaps beneath doors to prevent sawdust from getting into other parts of the house. It took a while, but they were able to remove most of the old pet urine stains in the hardwood floor of the kitchen. They even took the time to hand-sand between coats of polyurethane. You can't go wrong with these guys. They're conscientious, seem to take great pride in their work, and offer really fair pricing. In addition to refinishing the floors, they're painting several rooms and will also be painting the exterior of my house when it gets a little warmer."
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Doors
epoxy
Exterior Paint
wood floors

+59

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for CertaPro Painters® of Mercer-Middlesex
CertaPro Painters® of Mercer-Middlesex
4.5(
64
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The painters were prompt, more than prompt, friendly--and so careful--both with the power washing and the painting. They were also efficient. Power Washing one day--all the repair and painting the next. Special kudos to the kind and meticulous foreman Hus. Our little house has never looked so good. And so pleased my husband at 74 no longer had to scale those ladders. Totally happy."
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+6

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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.

Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.

Ideally, it's best to stain your dock once per year. Applying stain doesn't just keep it looking nice and new; it also helps extend the dock’s lifespan. Since you want to ensure water levels are at their lowest, it's best to have this project done by a professional dock repair service in the cooler autumn or early winter months. 

No, it is not okay to paint over rotted wood. Painting over rotted wood will not address the underlying issue and can trap moisture, leading to further decay. Properly addressing the rotted wood by removing and replacing or repairing the damaged areas is necessary before you can even consider painting.

You should seal your deck every one to two years, but you’ll also need to clean and repair your wood deck throughout the seasons. You may want to hire a local house cleaning service to sweep and clean the deck thoroughly. These cleaning services cost around $50 per hour.

Inspect your deck at least once a year, and if you notice any damage or rot, expect to spend about $10 to $50 for simple DIY fixes or about $2,000 for professional repairs on more extensive damage.

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