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Avatar for Loja Renovations Fine Carpentry LLC
Loja Renovations Fine Carpentry LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Long Island, 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%
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UNIVERSE PAINTING 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 Long Island, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with Universe Painting and Juan has been amazing! They were always on time and their work is beautiful! They are extremely clean and after each day of work leave the house very clean! They are highly professional. We not only hired them to paint the interior of our entire house, they also repaired water damage to ceilings and popcorn ceilings and completely power washed the exterior of our home!"
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Painting - Interior Project

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Precision Painting Plus of Long Island
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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 Long Island, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Received detailed estimate from Brendan Dwyer, Project Manager, highlighting all work to be performed. Room by room measurements and notes made on estimate kept it organized (and user friendly). Precision Painting Plus even had a Consultant (Cindy) available to walk through our house and give professional feedback on color blending and/or selection. With work starting in early December, we had Jonathan Kramme as our on-site Manager. He was available at all times to discuss project and supervise painting staff. Company handled the scheduling very well considering that the floors had to be sanded, stained and poly-coated. We are very satisfied with the professional work done by the whole team. Any items that came up during the two week job were discussed and handled in a timely manner."
Living room painting
Living room painting
Dining room painting
Kitchen painting
Kitchen painting

+57

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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perfection painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Long Island, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"A bit messy, but did a fantastic job. Two coats, did extra work that I did not ask him to do at no extra charge. On time everyday. Lowest price of all the estimates. I wish I could give him a 7 on the value!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frank's Finish
5.0(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Long Island, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Frank to paint my deck, front door, garage door and touch up some window frames. He gave a good price and did outstanding work. Highly recommended for any painting job."
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Interior
Interior
Interior
Interior

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Yes, you must thoroughly clean your deck before staining. If you don't, dirt, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped between the wood and the new stain. This not only looks unsightly but also prevents the stain from penetrating the wood properly, reducing its ability to protect the deck from weather and UV rays. As a result, the stain won't last as long or look as good. Any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage. Always wait at least 48 hours after cleaning for the wood to dry completely before applying stain.

Yes, it is generally a very good idea to seal your deck after pressure washing. Power washing removes not only dirt and debris but also a thin layer of wood, leaving the surface exposed and more susceptible to weathering. Sealing is almost always needed after this process. After a general cleaning, sealing isn't automatically necessary if the existing sealant is still intact. You can test the surface by placing a few drops of water on it. If the water beads up, the sealant is working. If it soaks into the wood, it's time to apply a new sealant. If it has been a few years, it's wise to remove the old sealant, wash the deck, and reseal for maximum protection.

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.

To make sure the paint won’t bubble as you apply it, make sure to paint on a day that’s cooler than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature is too high, the paint won’t dry evenly, which can result in bubbles forming on the surface. Another way to prevent paint from bubbling is to clean the walls, apply primer, and let everything dry completely before you begin.

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

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