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David Docherty Contracting
4.8(
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Serving Chadds Ford, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend David Docherty Painting. Their pricing is fair and they are easy to work with. I had them stain a deck. Since the deck is off the second floor, both top and underside needed to be done. They did an excellent job w/no mess or over spray to deal with."
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EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING

+95

Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Old World Painting
5.0(
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Serving Chadds Ford, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Old World Painting primarily for exterior wood staining, but also some interior work. Although the job took longer than expected, the workmanship and attention to detail were outstanding, and it was well worth the wait. The cost was also highly competitive. DJ, Angel, Carl, Josh, and Kareem contributed and were all professional and friendly. We will definitely hire them again."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DSJ Painting and Cabinet Refinishing
5.0(
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Serving Chadds Ford, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

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Warranties offered

"Whole interior of the house painted Dave picked colors for each room and decorated each room What a beautiful job The house looked gorgeous and everything was completed in very timely matter"
Family Room
Family Room
Fauxed Accent Wall
Faux Finish
Entrance Hall

+35

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
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NOLAN PAINTING
4.7(
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Serving Chadds Ford, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Estimator arrived when expected. I was very impressed by his professionalism and knowledge. While I did not choose Nolan's for the deck which is my immediate need, I will most likely use them for the interior work."
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Kitchen Cabinets
New Cabinet Painting
Refinished Cabinets
Refinished Cabinets

+19

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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McEvoy Painting, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Chadds Ford, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David is great. I'd call him again and recommend him to everyone. The project started and ended on time, even though the humidity was against us. He was on time every day and a pleasure to have in the house. Unfortunately, I talked to him a couple of times (great conversationalist) and even though I slowed him down; he plugged on in a great mode. They say you get what you pay for; I got way more than what I paid for. He wasn't the cheapest, he wasn't the most expensive and gave a veterans discounts. But the job turned out way better, then expected and turned what we had done into part of the show case of our house. He fixed holes, dents and cracks; sealed, put on 2 coats, and just made the paint sparkle (flat finish lol) If you need paint, David is the man to call."
Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC
4.7(
46
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Serving Chadds Ford, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work completed yesterday. This company did an excellent job, was very efficient and left my house clean. The drywall repairs were so nicely done it hardly needs painting. A very skilled craftsman!"
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
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+22

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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. 

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

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.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

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.

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