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Oliver Home Repair
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Oliver and his team did an excellent job on our deck. He kept me up to date on when services would be performed according to the weather. He team was very efficient and very tidy. They did an excellent job sanding and repairing and performing general maintenance on our deck. The paint work was very even and tidy. I would definitely use him again!"
Exterior paint and misc repairs
Exterior paint and misc repairs
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+97

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Riggins Painting
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Riggins Painting, we do things a little different. Many paint contractors see their customers like an invoice instead of a person. They treat your home or business like a 'job site' and are always in a rush to the next project. We don't see things that way. Our goal is to treat every customer with the respect and detail that we would want to be treated with. Instead of rushing through 'jobs' we see each project as an opportunity to make our clients happy.

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Graceland Minnie Mae

+9

Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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CAE Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Outstanding professionalism and communication with an amazing attention to detail. We are thrilled with our decision to use CAE Home Improvement for exterior carpentry repairs to our home and a full exterior paint job. The process was seamless from the initial consultation to the finished product. There was communication and information available every step of the way, especially when some bad weather pushed back our project schedule. They worked on Saturday and the holiday to get our project done ASAP within their original timeline. Juan and his crew were super friendly, they cleaned up after work each day and left our home looking beautiful at the end of the week! We'll definitely be reaching out to CAE Home Improvement in the future for other projects around our home."
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+85

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MIDDLETON PAINTING LLC
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Middleton did a great job repairing and painting the exterior of my house. They also repaired a few windows. The work was done about a week after the quote. The house looks great and they were wonderful to work with."
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+37

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Bartlett
4.7(
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Everything was pressure washed and examined before any work started. All of the wood repairs were done and then painting began. Two men were assigned to our job but on some days only one worked (Daniel, and he was EXCELLENT). We had a delay to our start date due to weather, and another weather delay in the middle of the job, but Daniel did a great job of keeping in touch and keeping me informed about when he would and would not be here and what he could and could not do each day. Trash and debris were cleaned up every day before they left, and when the job was complete there was no sign they'd been here other than a freshly repaired & painted house! Daniel did excellent work and made sure I was satisfied with everything done during each step of the process. Adam, the main contact at CertaPro and the one who did my estimate, is very friendly and professional. I enjoyed meeting him and discussing our project needs with him. He was very cooperative and helpful and made adjustments to our proposal as needed when I had questions or needed to make a change. Email response time was sometimes painfully slow, but overall the whole experience was straightforward and without complications. There was one small communication issue regarding our project start date (delayed because of weather but not communicated to me until 10pm the night before when I asked an unrelated question) but it was the only hiccup in the process and everything went smoothly after that. All work was done according to the estimate and our discussions and there were no surprises or extra charges along the way. I especially liked that I didn't have to pay them ANY money until the job was complete and I signed off on it. Our house and fence are now in great shape and look beautiful and I'm VERY pleased. I would hire them again and will recommend them to anyone I know who needs this type of work done."
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Bartlett, TN
4.5(
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a wonderful job painting and replacing wood on the house. Worked with the gutter people to get the project done. Kept me informed each day on what was to be done. Pressure washed the house to see what needed to be replaced. I would recommend them highly. The team was very polite, knew what needed to be done and cleaned up when done."
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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Painter1 of Memphis
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Painter1 did a fantastic job with our house. Kevin sent us a quote the same day he came out to visit and take a look. Very easy to work with. Hardest part of the job was deciding which color to paint the house! They showed up on a Wednesday to prep the house and were done Friday evening. Great attention to detail; no touch ups were needed and I didn?t notice any overspray anywhere. I couldn?t recommend them enough!"
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Kitchen Update

+109

Response time30 mins
Response rate98%
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hondupaint
3.9(
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I just recently purchased a home and wanted to add our touches. We hired Alex to paint the house and paint the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Alex did an excellent job. The cabinets came out beautiful and the paint job on the house was great. He made sure that my floors and counters were protected. He was able to finish the job within the given time frame as well. I will definitely hire Alex again for future projects!"
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+164

Response time40 mins
Response rate97%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

For homes in areas with extreme weather, high heat, or intense sun exposure, high-quality acrylic paint is the best option. Acrylic paint is durable, resistant to both heat and cold, and provides a protective barrier with excellent UV resistance. For best results, look for acrylics that contain natural earth pigments, which are better suited for resisting sun damage. While oil-based paint is also durable, it can be prone to fading in high heat and can become too viscous to apply easily in cold temperatures. Additionally, choosing a neutral or light color like gray, beige, or white can help, as these colors absorb less heat than darker shades.

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

It’s often best to spray on deck sealer. Sprayers can apply sealant more quickly and evenly than rolling while still enabling you to reach tight spaces. When using a sprayer, always use a low-pressure setting at a close distance to ensure an even application. Avoid using sprayers on windy days.

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