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New Paint New Me, 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 Putnam Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"New Paint New Me has done several projects for us. He did exterior house painting and staining which included some minor repairs. He also did interior painting and Sheetrock and repair. He also repaired a work shed. He replaced rotted wood, added gutters, and replaced the roof shingles. Ever job was done with care and attention to detail. He gave accurate estimates and cleaned up the worksite. He communicated promptly answering any questions or recommended adjustments to the work. We hope to call him for other jobs in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nando's Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Putnam Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nandoâ s painting was respectful of property,even wore bootie's when going in the house. He made it very easy to schedule an appointment. Always showed up on time and cleaned up after work was done. Price was reasonable."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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WARD HOME & COLOR CONCEPTS, LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Putnam Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Customers say: True professional

"Jerry and his assistant Angel we’re very kind and courteous. I felt their work was thorough and when Jerry said he was going to be there he was there and gave a great estimate in price and the amount of time he would need to spend on this job he was right on the money with both of those no hidden surprises"
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H&G Contracting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Putnam Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hugo did an excellent job, he went above and beyond to give us exactly what we wanted. We could not be happier with the results. He painted and repaired our cathedral ceiling and walls. Hugo and his employee are true professionals and i would highly recommend him to anyone."
Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

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. 

Satin paint is generally considered a better choice for woodwork—including trim, baseboards, cabinets, and doors—than flatter finishes like eggshell or matte. Its soft sheen enhances architectural details and stands up well to frequent cleaning and daily wear. Compared to eggshell and matte finishes, satin is more durable for high-touch areas because it is less porous and doesn't absorb dirt as easily. Matte finishes, in particular, are prone to scuffs and are harder to clean, making them less practical for surfaces like doors and cabinets.

Painted decks typically require a new coat about once every ten years. In between new coats, it's best to maintain your deck by regularly removing debris, washing it down with non-abrasive cleaners, and staying ahead of structural issues, such as loose boards and rotting wood. In some cases, painting a small section of your deck affected by damage or the sun can lower your costs and workload.

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