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Avatar for Fresh Coat Painters
Fresh Coat Painters
4.6(
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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 Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Laura and James were great responsive and on point, their painters came in covered everything fixed the nail pops and cracks perfectly thus far the best contractor experience I've had in the low country."
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Quality Custom Cleaning
4.8(
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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 Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"He's a good guy and does a good job. He's an honest young man. I would use the service again."
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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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 Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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We recently purchased a 2nd home on Lake James with an exterior that is 100% cedar.  The exterior was in serious need of cleaning and re-staining.  It had not been maintained; and, had a significant amount of mold staining and several areas of the trim had the original finish peeling off.

We contracted with Mike and Crystal to prep and re-stain the exterior of our home.  Throughout the process, Mike demonstrated thoroughness, competency and responsibility.  Mike and Crystal took personal responsibility to ensure they delivered a quality product.  Mike kept his commitments and did not compromise his work product even when faced with the stripping process taking more time than he expected.  He completed the project per the schedule he committed.

Mike demonstrated a high attention to detail in the finishing process and ensured the project was completed to my satisfaction.  The home looks beautiful...we could not be happier.

I solicited bids from several paint contractors and evaluated several before selecting Mike.  His pricing was very competitive versus several other contractors; but, I never observed where Mike cut corners.

I would definitely recommend MIke's Painting and will plan to use Mike again when we have painting needs.


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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
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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 Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Credit card accepted

"It was absolutely awesome!!!! Luke is a great guy with a super quality work ethic. Very knowledgeable and makes very good suggestions…..Luke knows his trade"
After.. what an amazing difference!
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after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Grimes Thompson LLC
5.0(
9
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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 Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect!! He was professional, quick & he did a wonderful job on all areas painted. He will always be the person for me to call if I need any painting in the future. Highly recommend!!"
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Deck Stain
Interior Painting
Deck Stain(solid)Cabin brand
Exterior Painting

+61

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Crosby's Pressure Washing Services LLC
5.0(
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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 Santee, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Went great, he walked me around areas of concern that he noticed. Only spots i noticed were tight corners on concrete areas he missed but i dont blame him for that because i did have some overgrowth i didnt clear before he came. Overall great job, very friendly."
Cleaned panels
Pressure Washing Project
Deck and Boardwalk Restoration
One dirty and one clean
Pressure Washing Project

+24

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Welcome Home Moving Services
5.0(
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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 Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tanya and her crew are professional and get the job done."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Always wait until the morning dew has dried before you stain your deck. The stain needs a fully dry surface to sink into.

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

Yes, it's a good idea to sand the wall with fine-grit sandpaper after spackling, especially if you plan on painting. You can do this by hand or using a sander, but the idea is to ensure the spackle is flush with the wall. Sanding will give your wall a smooth, uniform finish and help your paint and wallpaper stay put.

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.

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