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Q: What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div><p>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:</p><ul><li><p>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</p></li><li><p>Scraping away loose paint</p></li><li><p>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</p></li><li><p>Caulking gaps and openings</p></li><li><p>Priming with a quality paint primer</p></li><li><p>Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">paint finish</a></p></li><li><p>Adding a second coat</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What preparation is necessary before painting or staining a fence?

• <div><p>Preparation includes cleaning the fence, sanding any rough areas, applying a primer if necessary, and ensuring dry weather for application.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to paint or stain a fence?

• <div><p>The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.</p></div>

Q: How do you make a wooden fence look nice?

• <div><p>There are several ways to make a wooden fence more visually appealing and keep it that way for years to come.</p><ul><li><p>Treat the fence with a wood sealant to protect it against the elements. It&rsquo;s recommended to reseal a fence every two to three years, but if you live in a harsh climate, you may want to do it more frequently than that.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-restore-faded-wood-fence.htm">Restore the fence</a> if it&rsquo;s old, corroding, or fading. That includes cleaning it and making small repairs where needed.</p></li><li><p>Paint the fence in a color that you like, whether that&rsquo;s a simple white or more vibrant option. Fences usually need to be repainted every one to three years.</p></li><li><p>Decorate the fence with planters, string lights, birdhouses, mirrors, shutters, and more. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What happens if it rains after you paint a fence?

• <div><p>If it rains after you paint your fence, you may need to apply another coat of paint after the fence thoroughly dries. This will ensure a good seal if the rain weakened any areas of the paint. However, if your paint had enough time to dry thoroughly before it rained, you should have no problem.</p></div>

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Last update on October 31, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
They did really good on the painting for my redecorating. Very nice and friendly. I would use them again and recommend to others.
S&N Investment Properties, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
It went very well. They came and pressure washed the whole house. Took down the rain gutters and masked everything and put two coats to paint on the house and the deck. They did a wonderful job. They were very professional and very nice to work with.
Big A.L. Construction
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Reviewed in June 2019
Mr Munoz did a wonderful job painting our house. He went above above-and-beyond our expectations even replacing some of the woodwork that was damaged and fixing a window that leaked. Our house is older and other contractors did not seem interested in doing the work but Mr Munoz got right to work...
Munoz Painting
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Reviewed in May 2019
Oscar showed up looked over my project and was very willing to help me although it was a small project. Painting my bathroom vanities was very cost effective over replacing them. He matched my color palate exactly, performed the work quickly and they are beautiful!
New Colors Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
The job; 24x24 garage foundation with footer and a 30'x 5'high retaining wall. They excavated the foundation and retaining wall, removed and replaced drive way around and near excavated areas. First, the good news. Very professional and the time line was closely followed (to their...
Concrete Driveway Co.
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Reviewed in April 2018
Piedmont Property Solutions were the best. They were right on time every time, very informative, very communicative, and very clean workers. Everything was done to my expectations, if I didn't like something they changed it to what I liked without any problem or hesitations. They tore out all of...
Piedmont Property Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2017
A negative was, I wish they would have used prepping materials to cover areas to avoid as much dust particles as possible. Since they did not, the lean up was more than I was expecting. A positive, it was nice they had a recommendation for a drywall company to patch the holes since they did...
A S Electric
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Reviewed in November 2016
I visited Mt. Airy, North Carolina in September in search of a professional to paint and repair a house. I live in Chicago, so I needed someone I could feel comfortable with and trust they would do a good job and not over charge me. As an end result, I hired Warren, he went beyond my...
House Helpers 911
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Reviewed in March 2016
Will more than likely hire them before fall of 2016. In the middle of remodeling my kitchen. After April 15th I'll have a better idea of when I'll have Seci replace my roof. My townhouse is to be painted this year as well. Have to carefully work within a fixed Income.
Seci Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2014
Very professional, very friendly. Cleaned up pretty well. Personally difficult time with S/W paint colors finding right one, like other manufacturers selections better. Very good value for the money.
EYP Creative Concrete Coatings
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J&V Painting LLC

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Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"The pro painted my metal roof and returned to paint a second coat to cover better. Everything looks great, and he did a good job. I'm completely satisfied and would use the pro again in the future."

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Recommended by38%of homeowners

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Roca Painting Services LLC

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Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We paint houses, apartments, offices, sheetrock repairs, popcorn ceiling and more.\n\n

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Matt Bishop

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Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

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I am a 46 yr old with 20 years of experience in drywall installation and repair. I also paint, usually smaller jobs but can also handle large jobs as well. I am always punctual and work until the job is done.

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Everett

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Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

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Willing and able . I do it all. Father of four children , looking to do honest work for affordable prices . Anything around the house , in the house , on the house, in the yard , in the driveway , yes that includes vehicle and equipment maintenance . There isn't a job I won't take a look at , or consider .

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"The pro painted my metal roof and returned to paint a second coat to cover better. Everything looks great, and he did a good job. I'm completely satisfied and would use the pro again in the future."

+42

Recommended by45%of homeowners

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Very well I was pleased and satisfied. I have recommended him to do work for my sister-inlaw who is very interested."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Matthew McDaniel's Painting

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Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"Matthew and Lorenzo did great quality work. They go above and beyond. They are hard workers and were reliable. He repaired a railing for me near some steps and it saved me a lot of money. I was able to return the new railing i had bought. I appreciate that. The paint job was well done."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate95%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Careful preparation before painting - good job and cleans up well afterwards . Marianne"

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Response time8 hrs

Response rate94%

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"The service went great. He is a great worker, neat, arrived on time and I have no complaints. I have referred him to others and I will be using him in the future."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

TnT Painting & More, 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.

Response time12 hrs

Response rate92%

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted
Scraping away loose paint
Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris
Caulking gaps and openings
Priming with a quality paint primer
Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish
Adding a second coat
Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

Preparation includes cleaning the fence, sanding any rough areas, applying a primer if necessary, and ensuring dry weather for application.

The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.

There are several ways to make a wooden fence more visually appealing and keep it that way for years to come.

Treat the fence with a wood sealant to protect it against the elements. It’s recommended to reseal a fence every two to three years, but if you live in a harsh climate, you may want to do it more frequently than that.
Restore the fence if it’s old, corroding, or fading. That includes cleaning it and making small repairs where needed.
Paint the fence in a color that you like, whether that’s a simple white or more vibrant option. Fences usually need to be repainted every one to three years.
Decorate the fence with planters, string lights, birdhouses, mirrors, shutters, and more.

If it rains after you paint your fence, you may need to apply another coat of paint after the fence thoroughly dries. This will ensure a good seal if the rain weakened any areas of the paint. However, if your paint had enough time to dry thoroughly before it rained, you should have no problem.

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