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Avatar for Wilbers Painting
Wilbers Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was so impressed with Wilber and his employees that in addition to painting our deck, I also hired him to pressure wash our deck and fence, replace the lattice on our pergola, as well as perform some other minor wood work. His responsiveness, quality of work and price were all excellent and would be hard to match. I have already referred him to several others in our neighborhood and look forward to hiring him again in the future!"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Jeff's Interior and Exterior Painting Plus More
Jeff's Interior and Exterior Painting Plus More
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Jeff and Donny did an excellent job staining our replacement two-level deck with pergola, rails and steps. We chose Cabot semi-transparent stain and the results are beautiful. Jeff gave us a fair quote and arranged the project date. Communication was great. We will look forward to more home projects with Jeff in the future."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Troy-Bilt Construction
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 Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had this deck repair done in 2019 by a contractor that didn't know what they were doing. Troy came in and expertly repaired our deck and made it safe again. He was fantastic to deal with and did a great job. We will definitely use Troy-Bilt again!"
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Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
F & D Painting
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 Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything turned out amazing! Donnie and his son were so Profesional! They powerwashed my house, painted the entire interior, fixed the drywall where it needed, painted and stained my front porch and stained my back deck. He even went above and beyond by reinstalling my railing that leads upstairs that was loose and installed a missing doorstop in one of the bathrooms! Very reasonable pricing and I would definitely recommend him to anyone! Thank you so much for doing such an awesome job my house looks amazing thanks to you and your company!!!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Charlottesville
4.7(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Painting can be tedious and frustrating without the help of professional painters. Five Star Painting is here to take on all your commercial and residential painting projects. From your home to your business, we've got paint covered. We are proud to specialize in interior and exterior house painting, offering top-notch services to our customers at reasonable prices. No project is too big or too small for us to take on! In fact, we are here to provide five star quality without the five star price. That means you can be confident in our work and our ability to secure your 100% satisfaction!

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Historic Farm and Estate
Historic Farm and Estate
Mountain Top Estate
Mountain Top Estate

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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grace Home Improvement, LLC
4.1(
5
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Grace Home Improvement, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Grace Home Improvement, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Expertise Painting,Inc.
4.9(
129
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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 Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Dan to power wash the exterior of my house and re-stain my decks and porches.  He was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done to improve the exterior appearance of my house, and recommended changing the colors of my decks and porches.  It's always a gamble when you change colors, but his advice was spot on.  The exterior of the house looks so much better than it did before!
While his crew was here, they also did some interior patching where the previous owners of the house had left holes in the wall.  Dan had the paint color matched (as I didn't know the original color), and you would never know the difference that those holes were there.  I likely will contact Dan in the future if I need to have further painting done.
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
HYDRAULIC MOBILE POWERWASH
4.9(
29
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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 Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went very well.   Amazing difference!   Impressive 'before and after'.   Previously the brick was very gray, dingy with mildew/mold.   Brick and aging wood deck all now look like new!
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Jason's Custom Painting
Jason's Custom Painting
4.8(
75
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Free Union, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"HIRED JASON TO CLEAN AND STAIN MY 60X12 TREATED DECK. HE AND HIS CREW DID AN EXCELLENT JOB AT WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A VERY REASONABLE PRICE. I WILL DEFINITELY USE JASON AGAIN FOR ANY OF MY FUTURE PAINTING NEEDS."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Deck Staining 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

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

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.

A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.

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