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Sparacino Painting
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"John and his crew were absolutely great! They finished ahead of schedule and on budget. We are selling our home and they were able to do a variety of different jobs from staining our deck to 40' high vaulted ceilings.. but most of all they really respected our space.. I will definitely be working with them again in our new home! Thank you John."
Staircase
Exterior Homw & Garage
Interior
Union Home
Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

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.

Recessed Shelving
Reach-In Closets
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

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46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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M. A. S. General Contractor, LLC
4.6(
32
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

""Miguel of M.A.S. was excellent!! I called for an estimate for some renovation and he returned my call promptly and scheduled a free estimate visit the following day. Within a couple of days, I received the estimate for replacing broken sash cords in 2 bedroom windows; replacing tiles in one of the bathrooms; fixing a torn screen door on the terrace deck and the big project was patching up the walk-in master bedroom closet ceiling that was damaged from a water leak from the above condo as well as repainting the whole closet. Miguel worked around my schedule on the days that someone would be home and I can't thank him enough for the prompt, professional & quick service. He completed all the ceiling patch work, painting, tile work in 1 day. When the sash cord kits were delivered he was back the next day finishing up in less than 2 hours, including the installing the fixed screen door. Effortless and headache-less experience. Miguel was very professional and detailed on the explanation of work and techniques used. I was very was pleased with the service and I highly recommend.""
KITCHEN
WALLPAPER INSTALLATION
stainded and painted
INTERIOR PAINTING
LINE STRIPPING

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25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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A1 Gutters, LLC
4.6(
61
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have no complaint with the quality of their work. However, as usual with a house built in 1895, the job grew as they worked! A simple gutter replacement turned into a complete Porch roof replacement. Considerably more expensive. I could see the water damage myself so I didnâ  t feel they were being dishonest. The job was completed quickly and efficiently. I am satisfied."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Worry Free Painting Inc
4.1(
146
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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 South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent and positive experience from start to finish.Nick Murante, one of the owners came by and we did a walk through and
he gave me an estimate for the paint job as described above.  He honored Angie's list $300 discount.  Carpentry repairs were billed at $40 per hour plus labor.  His crew boss, Julio, worked with his wife and two other family members.  They were extremely reliable, arriving at 8:00 am sharp, stopping at noon for a half hour lunch and working without a break until 5-5:30 pm.  They cleaned up the job site every night and were very responsive to all my questions and suggestions.  If I found any areas of the house they missed it was immediately taken care of.  The job was scheduled in a timely fashion and done within a week (we were blessed with a week of sunshine).  The house never looked so good!  They really worked hard to prep the house properly so the finish coats would lay smoothe, and decrease the likelyhood of chipping in the future. I'd hire them back in a heart beat for any further work.  They also provide a 4 year warranty, plus they used a very high quality Sherman Williams paint (Resiiance). I can't say enough about Julio's good humor and
cooperative nature which made working with them a pleasure."
EXTERIOR WOOD PAINTING
EXTERIOR WOOD PAINTING
EXTERIOR STUCCO
EXTERIOR STUCCO
EXTERIOR STUCCO

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.

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.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

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.

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