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Adobe Painting & Decorating Inc
4.9(
25
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Santa Fe, 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
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Harald Christiansen
5.0(
164
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harald is great! He was able to accommodate my quick timeline. He painted the entire house and it looks wonderful. He was always willing to offer opinions on what would look best and what kind of paint/sheen to use. He was reasonably priced and pays a lot of attention to details. I would definitely hire again."
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Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Martinez Painting LLC
5.0(
9
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+1 more

Serving Santa Fe, 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 time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Adobe Painting and Decorating, Inc.
4.3(
41
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"If you're looking for terrific painters in the Santa Fe, NM area, you need look no further. Adobe Painting and Decorating, Inc. is one of the best contractors we've worked with anywhere: professional, personable, punctual, reasonable, thorough, clean, knowledgeable, talented, helpful, communicative - just plain excellent all the way around. Highly recommend!"
Ext. Acid stain floor
Proper sealer is the key
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alex Pro Painting LLC
5.0(
7
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Alex Pro Painting Painting to paint our home interior. He was very professional, knowledgeable and attentive to detail. He and his workers were very respectful, clean and careful with our furniture. I recommend Alex Pro Painting to everyone I know. We were very pleased with his work!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Painting & Interior Finisher, LLC
4.3(
13
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose, who owns jc painting, painted the exterior of our 3000 ft.² home in June and then we had to come back and painted all of our 11 rooms in our house and finished this morning. Jose did an excellent job, he showed up every morning at 7 oâ clock with his crew, cleaned up at the end of every day and did a great job. My wife had him do four walls with the venetian finish, similar to a diamond finish, and she absolutely loves the way the walls look.I have used a lot of painters in the last 35 years and by far Jose has done the best job."
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+39

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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JJJ Painting LLC
5.0(
4
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Painting
Painting
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+11

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Van Meter Painting
5.0(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Van Meter Painting did an excellent, efficient, and professional job repainting my home. The owner - Mike - was courteous and professional, and was clearly knowledgeable about paint and was able to provide some valuable advice and recommendations. They were able to complete the job for a fair price within the expected time frame. I will be using Van Meter for all of my future painting needs. They run an honest business and were a pleasure to work with."
House Painting
House Painting
Full House Painting
Full House Painting
Full House Painting

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Preparation includes cleaning the fence, sanding any rough areas, applying a primer if necessary, and ensuring dry weather for application.

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.

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.

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.

For homes in areas with extreme weather, high heat, or intense sun exposure, high-quality acrylic paint is the best option. Acrylic paint is durable, resistant to both heat and cold, and provides a protective barrier with excellent UV resistance. For best results, look for acrylics that contain natural earth pigments, which are better suited for resisting sun damage. While oil-based paint is also durable, it can be prone to fading in high heat and can become too viscous to apply easily in cold temperatures. Additionally, choosing a neutral or light color like gray, beige, or white can help, as these colors absorb less heat than darker shades.

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