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Indigo Painters LLC
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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 Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"My husband and I are new to the area and are so happy to have found Indigo Painters. Chris is so nice and provides amazing customer service. His crew painted the interior of our 1800s Charleston Single and the house looks amazing. Even though we had not moved to the area yet, Chris made sure to keep us updated every step of the way with messages, photos and videos of the project. We look forward to work on more projects with Chris. Highly recommended."
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Response time1 day
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The Charleston Painter
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Hired him for several interior and exterior projects and have never been disappointed. You will not be either! He is detail-oriented, prices fairly with timely estimates, is trustworthy, and a true professional in every sense of the word. Our eighteen-year-old walls and decks looked brand new when the job was finished. He and his crew are very conscientious in prepping, cutting in, and helping you choose a paint that gives you a quality result. In summary, I have been more than pleased with his work and will definitely be working with him in the future."
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Abraham Williams Drywall
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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 Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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Credit card accepted

"Mr. Abraham and his crew did a great job repairing the nail pops, painting the ceilings and shutters in my home. Very professional and pleasant to work with. I will surely recommend Abraham Williams Drywall to family and friends."
Response time3 days
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

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. 

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

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.

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