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Avatar for Under the Sun Painting, LLC
Under the Sun Painting, LLC
4.8(
22
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can not say enough good things about Mike and his helper. He is very professional and does an excellent job. He communicates very well and keeps you informed of exactly what is happening and when he will arrive. He not only did the power washing of the deck, house and sidewalk, but also fixed the patio that was sinking in several areas. He saw that the piping under the patio was cut and replaced it. I am so happy with the job they have done. I am glad I found him. I have a lot more projects that I am anxious for him to complete."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen
Wall stripes
Two greens meet
Faux finish

+11

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for David Sauder Renovations and Property Maintenance, LLC
David Sauder Renovations and Property Maintenance, LLC
4.8(
24
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would Recommend Dave Sauder to anyone I know that is doing remodeling or refurbishing. He has done a lot of stuff me. He is honest and trustworthy been at my house all day with no one here and I totally trust him. If I had the need I would definitely call him back to do the job."
Existing kitchen
Existing kitchen
Kithcen carpet
Mid demo
Completion of kitchen

+133

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for 360 Painting of York County
360 Painting of York County
4.9(
31
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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 Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The best of the best. Gabe, Jen and the crew did an excellent job on painting our aluminum siding. They made sure we were happy. I will hire them again for my next project. Very professional, reasonably priced, friendly, all the positives. Definitely recommend their service."
Stair makeover
Exterior Painting
Door Repaint
Before & After
Bedroom repaint

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TRG Home Improvements, LLC
TRG Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
5
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tim went all out to do a fabulous job on my front porch and barn posts that had to be worked on. He was meticulous and detail oriented when he had to replace or repair rotted wood on both the front porches of my 1900 house and barn supports. I’m sure it was a challenge to replicate parts of the porch as well as solve other issues. I’d hire him in a heartbeat if another project surfaces."
Response time7 hrs
Avatar for Jim McDonnell Contracting LLC
Jim McDonnell Contracting LLC
4.9(
81
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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 Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David did an awesome job painting my porch, it looks great!! He was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was responsive to my request for a quote, was able to do the job in a timely manner (big win), covered everything to keep the mess to a minimum and cleaned up afterwards. Looking forward to being a repeat customer!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+33

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Simpson's Painting and Repairs
Simpson's Painting and Repairs
4.6(
37
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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 Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great. Very communicative on arrival time, with quotes, with invoicing, and did all services exactly as they said they would and as good as we hoped. They were conscientious in their work, not finishing until it was exactly right...in fact they came back again to touch up some of the deck knowing they needed a certain spot to dry longer. Overall great guys and I'm looking forward to bringing them in again for the next project."
Pressure Washing Project
Painting - Interior Project
Pressure Washing Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+36

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

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. 

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

The best time to paint your deck is when temperatures are neither too cold (below 60 degrees) nor too hot (above 85 degrees). Always paint your deck when there’s no risk of rain. For fast-drying paint like acrylic or latex, ensure your deck can dry for at least four hours. Oil-based paints take longer to dry and may require 48 hours to completely cure.

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.

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