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Avatar for Proud Work Ethics LLC
Proud Work Ethics LLC
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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I’ve hired Proud Work Ethics in the past 6 months to do painting for me. The first project in the fall was the interior of our garage, and refinishing our deck. The work they performed was so outstanding, that it was easy to hire them back to paint our master bedroom. Professional, courteous, prompt, clean, honest, reasonable and hard working. What more could you ask for in a contractor? Would not hesitate to hire them again, or to recommend their services to anyone in need of a painter."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JNA General Contractor LLC
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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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Super punctual

"Great Better Than we expected They made my home look like a new house they also restored my deck back to new"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EZ did a great job. No sanding."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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North Jersey Specialists Inc
4.9(
31
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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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The management worked with us to offer an affordable solution to repair and restore the trim and clean up the deck. The crew was skilled and hard working as well as polite."
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Response time4 days
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ABC Fine Home Painting LLC
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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have a house with a stained cedar exterior and I needed the window trim re-stained. There are a lot of windows and it is a big job.
Mark and his crew came eaarly in the morning  and worked until dark to get it all done on one of the few dry, sunny days we had that week.  They were very neat and professional and and took great care not to get the stain on the windows!  Mark is a great guy, he and his crew  have great attention to detail, I wouldn't hesitate to use him again!
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Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tom & Matt
4.8(
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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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous! The estimate was accurate. Tom was quick to respond to texts, punctual and efficient. Workers were very courteous. I am very happy with the paint job!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Edison
5.0(
15
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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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Five Star did a fantastic job on the exterior of my house. Ryan provided a quote immediately and the crew completed the job in 2 days. I highly recommend them for any painting project. Cindy V."
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+176

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A1 Gutters, LLC
4.6(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First in for most I would like to give a huge thank you to A1 for helping me with my shingles the work that they have preformed itâ  s beyond amazing I am more than satisfied and have the utmost confidence in recommending you to anyone who needs any time of roofing work done 10/10!!!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
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Mauricio's Construction, LLC
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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 Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mauricio is always on time, professional and an absolute perfectionist. We?ve hired him for several projects"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Enog J.A Remodeling Services LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Enog and his team are the best. Their work is outstanding. They are reliable, courteous and meet their timing with excellence. Highly recommend!"
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Response time9 hrs
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.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

Hiring a contractor or professional deck refinisher is the best way to ensure your deck is properly stained. They have the expertise, tools, and supplies to do the job quickly and efficiently. However, staining a deck is a manageable task for most homeowners, and doing the job yourself can save money. Just keep in mind that DIY staining is a long process requiring physical strain, so it may not be the best option for everyone.

Whether to brush or roll stain on wood depends on the project and your preference. Brushing is ideal for smaller, intricate areas and offers more control over the application, ensuring thorough coverage and penetration into the wood's grain. 

Conversely, rolling is efficient for more extensive, flat surfaces and can save time. However, it is not always the best fit for textured or uneven wood. Some projects may benefit from combining both methods, using a brush for detail work and a roller for broader areas. Ultimately, the choice between brushing and rolling depends on the specific requirements of your staining project.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

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