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Avatar for Charleston Painting Contractors, LLC
Charleston Painting Contractors, LLC
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"House painting - Great Job. This is why they received a B rating. I would ONLY hire them to paint the house, not the porches. Trim painting - Left one wall undone. Have never come back to finish, even after contacting multiple times. Would only take them 1/2 hour to finish, but I can't get them to come back, Still have $500 outstanding because they didn't finish job. Porch Staining - They did not know the correct kind of product or technique to handle our IPE porches. I had to guide them in both. Started to use wrong product for IPE, switched to correct product after I noticed what they were using. Also, when trying to do quickly, left pools of stain that ultimately had to be sanded and redone."
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+6

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Precision Paint Pros
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: True professional

"John was very helpful in explaining about staining our fence and how it is best to wait, aincenit was a new wood fence. We truly appreciate his honesty. Definitely will be using this company for future painting projects."
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360 PAINTING OF THE CAROLINAS
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"360 Painting did an AWESOME job transforming the interior of our house. Their entire production and painting crew were great and easy to work with. They painted our 2700 sq ft home (14 rooms) in a week. We are 110% satisfied with the results of their work and will be looking to use them again to paint the outside of our house. They are not the cheapest, but if you want TOP QUALITY for your money, chose 360 Painting."
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block color wall Lower Level Woodsy Brown SW 2924
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color black wall leading to lower level Woodsy Brown SW 2924

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Indigo Painters LLC
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Indigo Painters exceeded my expectations. They are my painters of choice for any future projects because of their professionalism and expertise. Kudos to Chris and his team."
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Response time7 hrs
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MV Professional Painting
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"Great job and made sure everything was to my liking. They went above and beyond! MV was responsive through calls and texts. I just texted to say thank you again and let them know I will use them again for sure."
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AJ's Professional Painting LLC
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Axel is an expert. Listen to him on the exact paint to use. He did our kitchen cabinets, which look new. They had a difficult rubberized antiqued finish and he conquered it. He will only do a job the right way. Also painted our difficult den and its beautiful."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

DIY is possible but presents risks of uneven surfaces or improper adhesion; professionals offer expertise to ensure a lasting finish.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

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