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Adobe Painting & Decorating Inc
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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 Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I got a response from Brian within about 2 days. He and his counterpart, Larry, came over and evaluated our home's needs. Brian explained the process and gave me an estimate for the work that they felt needed to be done. Brian emailed me the prices and the work that they would do. I felt informed and was treated with complete respect and courtesy (Note: this was important to me because folks in the building field have often been patronizing and rude to me. I have attributed it to my gender after watching them be more appropriate with my husband.) When I was ready they were here within about another 2 days. My house now looks almost new and we are very pleased! I had received estimates from about 4 or 5 other companies, prior to this, and their estimates were 2 to 6 times what Adobe Painting quoted me. This and the fact that the Angie's list rating for Adobe was A+ persuaded me to hire them. I'm glad that I did!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Adobe Painting and Decorating, Inc.
4.3(
41
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Brian did an excellent job repairing a small area on a stucco wall. The repair is all but undetectable. He also matched and repainted my garage doors and resealed my stained front concrete. Excellent job all around and I would most definitely hire Adobe Painting again."
Ext. Acid stain floor
Proper sealer is the key
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martinez Painting 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 Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joseph and his team painted my iron gates that were rusting, repaired a brick wall and removed hard water stains building up from my sprinkler system. I also have him on the schedule to restain some doors and cabinet inside my house as well as outside stucco repair. They are all very nice, punctual, hard workers, and efficient. I highly recommend this company!"
Response time2 days
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Polanco Home Services
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor did an amazing job with our home in Santa Fe. The precision painting of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large hallway is exceptional work. The fireplace was painted beautifully as well. All of the work Luois has done in our home is exceptional. Also, the housekeeping services are phenomenal. Our place looks like a new home. Both of us can’t say enough about the great job this contractor does we give him five stars out of five. A complete A+. Do not hesitate to hire him."
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250 county rd 84c
250 county rd 84c
250 county rd 84c
250 county rd 84c

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital City Coating LLC
5.0(
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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 Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We recently had our kitchen cabinets painted by Capital City Coating and the results came out amazing. The finish is smooth, clean, and professional, and it completely transformed the look of our kitchen. The attention to the cabinet doors, trim, and edges was excellent, and everything looks factory-finished. The crew was professional, reliable, and kept the workspace clean throughout the project. Communication was great from start to finish, and the project was completed on time. We?re extremely happy with the quality of the work and would definitely recommend Capital City Coating to anyone looking to update their cabinets or interior painting."
EXOTY RESIN POUR KITCHEN
EXOTY RESIN POUR KITCHEN
EXOTY RESIN POUR KITCHEN
EXOTY RESIN POUR KITCHEN
EXOTY RESIN POUR KITCHEN

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Van Meter Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Michael was very professional and did great work in my home. He was punctual, clean and finished the rooms faster than I expected! My living room, kitchen and bedrooms looks brand new! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a painter. I will be hiring him again when my exterior needs refreshed."
House Painting
House Painting
Full House Painting
Full House Painting
Full House Painting

+4

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Zia Projects, LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"These guys are awesome and know exactly what they are doing. Very satisfied with their jobs and highly recommend. Askary barron, who installed my shed, paint garage and did my bathroom is an awesome guy."
Enclosed porch remodel
Enclosed porch remodel
Enclosed porch remodel
Enclosed porch remodel
Enclosed porch remodel

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

You’ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it’s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn’t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks.

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