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Avatar for MH PAINTING INC
MH PAINTING INC
4.9(
118
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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 Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired MH Painting to repair several large cracks on walls and ceiling, to paint 3 rooms including a bedroom where he sanded and refinished the floor, to paint our hallway and paint and refinish several doors. He also painted our staircase. Matt did an excellent job! He was very skilled and accommodating. We are very pleased with the results and will definitely call on MHPainting for future projects."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
RRS Builders Corp.
4.8(
111
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Abdul, of RRS Builders, to take over a stalled deck construction and installation project from a previous contractor who had disappeared with our money. We had a hard time finding someone to take over the partially-started, messy job, requiring many corrections. We found RRS through the subcontractor who had fabricated the frame of the deck, and had also been robbed by the first contractor. Before signing a contract, we thoroughly researched RRS and Abdul through a private investigator, who found no problems. Abdul corrected all of the first contractor's mistakes and built us a beautiful deck in just a couple weeks. His crew was reliable, meticulous, and respectful and his pricing was reasonable. DOB immediately approved the deck on our land marked building without any issues. We would love to work with Abdul again and will go to RRS immediately with any future jobs."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Loja Renovations Fine Carpentry LLC
5.0(
27
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over 22 years experience providing quality home improvement and repair services, backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exterior, we offer the quality you expect and the customer care you desire to make your home repair and improvement project dreams a reality today.

Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Avatar for HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
4.2(
133
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A friend advised that we check out Home Advisor, we had never heard about it before so we gave it a chance and I am so happy that we did. We went on their website to review the recommended companies and saw that Handymack Handyman Services stood out with their reviews. We can now see why, we are SO happy with our deck! There were a few minor scheduling mishaps throughout the process, but overall they did a wonderful job. They were willing to do a style of stairs off our deck that they had never done before and were very helpful with the planning process of it all. I was impressed that they did everything in their power to ensure our happiness with the results as well as making sure everything would be up to code, safe and sturdy. I think all parties are very happy with the result! They had great ideas throughout the process that added a personal touch to the deck and made it look even better than imagined. We will definitely use their services for future projects in a heartbeat and will refer to all of our friends as well! We are very satisfied customers that can not wait to enjoy our deck for many years to come!!"
During Framing Process
Newly Built Ramp
Before Ramp
New Stove Before Framing
New Stove After Framing

+80

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Raifa Construction
4.8(
16
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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 Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work performed was great. I asked for special instructions and it was done as asked. I absolutely recommend this company. Very perfessional & on time. They cleaned & removed all the waste. Thank you to Raifa construction team for a great job."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Precision Painting Plus
Precision Painting Plus
4.3(
562
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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 Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team from Precision did an incredible job! They did everything from exterior deck work (repairs, replacement of rotted wood and new sealing stain), to gutting our bathrooms and kitchen for a brand new look, to installing amazing new hardwood floors (perfectly!) to fixing all the small cracks in our plaster walls, before repainting them! They even rebuilt our interior entry stairs from the ground up. They are pros, have competitive pricing and completed the job on time and on budget. A+ for the entire team. Highly recommended."
Fireplace painting
Living room painting
Living room painting
Kitchen painting
Kitchen painting

+42

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Alb Tech Construction Inc.
5.0(
12
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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 Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with AIB TECH. Needed to get my back yard metal deck repaired due to a tree falling in yard on 4/30/23. 5 contractors did want to touch it the job stating to complicated. But AIB came in on 6/12 and finished before father's day (finished 6/15). Repaired deck footing, reattached to building, welding, sander, painted top and bottom of 2nd floor deck. Great job, family crews. Work well together and more then reasonable price. Thanks for saving my father's day gathering."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

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.

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

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