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SPS Painting and Drywall, LLC
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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 Unicoi, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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Strawberry Painting & Drywall
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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 Unicoi, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Strawberry Painting & Drywall is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
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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 Unicoi, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

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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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Arte Bella Painting
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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 Unicoi, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything about this job went well. Arte Bella painted my kitchen cabinets (they do AMAZING things to outdated cabinets) back in the fall so I knew what to expect from Maria and her crew. Maria came to my house on a Saturday to do the estimate. She helped me with paint selection. I generally use satin but Maria suggested eggshell since the walls (1980 construction basement level) were far from perfect. However, my walls are MUCH closer to perfect now than I could've dreamed. I am most impressed with the walls in the area that I had wallpapered. They were quite a mess because I didn't use regular wallpaper (it was "brown bag" walls) and I didn't use sizing. Plus...I used stain to color the paper. Due to the nature of brown bag walls, there were some areas where there were multiple layers of thick brown contractor's paper. Now you would never know the walls had ever been damaged. The hallway is small, but required a lot of time and skill to return them to pretty much as new condition. The den/kitchen area had some waves in the walls that I didn't expect could be corrected. There were also a few rough generally rough places and I'm sure more flaws than I noticed.
I did a complete color change from a deep wine color to a fresh light blue-gray. This required the walls to be primed  and painted with two coats of color.  I'm not sure if they did one or two coats of primer. I think they did one over the areas that required dry wall work to set everything and then one more over the entire room.
I was at work during the process since I trust Maria and her crew. I recognized Lou from the work I had done in the fall. I met Tonya the first morning. I know there were a couple of other people who came to help but it was after I left for the day. Maria came to check on the progress of the job each day. She has wonderful suggestions for how you can use to paint to refresh your home for a relatively small investment. I'm hoping to have my old (UGLY) drop ceiling painted soon.
I did get a quote from another painted and Maria's was higher. However, the first price did not include supplies. I know that multiple gallons of primer and paint were used plus all the supplies needed to correct dry wall issues. For the quality of the work, I feel the price is more than fair. I will call Maria again the next time I need painting work done.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CG Painting & Drywall
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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 Unicoi, TN and surrounding areas

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We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, staining, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! 423-677-2043

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Akut Abuv Landscape and Paint Services
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Serving Unicoi, TN and surrounding areas

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

Staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan and protect it from the elements. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it is not impervious to damage from moisture, sun exposure, splintering, fading, and rot over time. Applying a protective finish creates a shield that preserves the wood's strength and appearance, potentially extending its life by five to 10 years.

When choosing a finish, it's helpful to understand the difference between a sealer and a stain. A sealer sits on top of the wood, whereas a combination stain and sealer soaks into the top layer. Because it penetrates the wood, a stain generally offers better protection against UV damage and rot and lasts significantly longer. For the best results that also preserve the wood's natural color, consider using a near-translucent stain.

To maintain protection, plan on reapplying the stain or sealer every two to three years, either as a DIY project or by hiring a professional.

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood, as this helps prevent the surface from cracking. However, it is crucial to wait for the wood to dry out completely from the chemical treatment process before applying a finish. If the wood is still wet, the paint will not adhere properly. The drying time can range from weeks to six months. To test if the wood is ready, drip some water onto a board. If the water is absorbed, the wood is dry enough for painting or staining. If the water beads up on the surface, it needs more time to dry. You can build with the wood while it's still wet, but you must wait for it to dry before painting.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

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