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Potts Painting
4.8(
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Potts to do some repainting for exterior doors that were looking worn out, including two that the builders had painted with interior paint and that were in terrible condition. Rob, the owner, kept right on schedule. He and his crew were punctual and professional, and they got the job done with great communication. I will keep them in mind for future projects!"
Front view of full exterior
Front porch
Full Exterior & Interior Residential Re-Paint
Living room
Additional Photos

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hedlund Painting LLC
4.7(
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"I am so pleased with my experience with Hedlund Painting. I contacted Zakary to repair trim / banister damage from an anxious puppy, as well as paint my kitchen cabinets and walls. I could not be happier with the result. Micah, the project manager, was on-time, detail-oriented, and caring in my home. I really appreciated how he stayed on top of the project, and that the project completed on time. I also want to credit the MASTERFUL painter/carpenter, Jesus, who painted our kitchen to PERFECTION and MASTERFULLY repaired our trim / banisters. I could not be happier with the outcome. Jesus was meticulous, skilled, polite, on-time, and a general delight to have in our home. I could not recommend Zakary, Micah, and Jesus enough - I will definitely be reaching out to Hedlund again for future home projects."
Bryant
7020
Huckleberry
Edmonds
Burlington

+601

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ColorCat Painting, LLC
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Color cat painting They did an excellent job painting the interior of my home. Very clean, professional, and detail-oriented. I?m really happy with the results and would definitely hire them again.?"
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint

+18

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Esclavo Y Amo Painting Llc
5.0(
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Went great. Mario has a fantastic crew. They work very hard and completed my large two story house in ten days of work including pressure washing. Very pleased."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+34

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Puget Sound Builders & Renovation
5.0(
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Marry from Puget Sound Builders did an excellent job on our deck remodeling project. She was professional, attentive to detail, and made sure everything was completed to perfection. The new deck looks beautiful and feels very sturdy?truly a well-done job!"
Bathroom Renovation
Basement Remodel
Bathroom Renovation
Basement Remodel
Kitchen Remodeling

+23

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Max House Painting, LLC
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Elvin and his crew did an AMAZING job painting the exterior of our house. They repaired, painted, and also stained our deck in 1.5 days and were very friendly and professional every step of the way. I highly recommend them for any painting job!"
Sammamish exterior painting
Exteior Sammamish
Exteior Bellevue
exterior Monroe
Exterior Issaquah

+9

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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S&S painting
4.4(
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"At first I thought the job was going pretty well. The guys were professional and seemed pretty good. Unfortunately at the tail end of our job, the weather started turning. Mornings were cool and wet, and this was the time that our porch handrails and bannisters were done. Within three months they started peeling. So the next summer I asked Clinton to come back out and fix them as part of the warranty work. He agreed to do so, but never fit me in. The second winter we got significant peeling (50+ linear feet). I emailed Clinton in the spring again asking him to come out. He again agreed, but never fit me in. This spring (year 3) I asked him to come fix them as well as bid on additional work. He set up an appt with me and never showed. He did email later apologizing and saying he had been in an accident. I said I understood, but unfortunately I never heard from him again. I finally gave up and decided to sand and repaint my handrails myself. It's a shame because I would have loved to have him come paint my interior soon, but I can't trust him to honor his work. I feel I have been amply patient and given him multiple chances to correct this. Unfortunately I can't in good conscience recommend him because of this."
Walls and ceilings before
Brian
Painting - Exterior Project
Master bedroom
Brian

+41

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Tooba Construction Co. LLC
5.0(
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Serving Startup, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Tooba Construction Co did an amazing job on our fence installation. Fast, professional, and high-quality work. Everything was done cleanly and exactly how we wanted it. Highly recommend!"
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.

Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you’re staining the deck during hotter months, it’s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you’re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won’t make as much of a difference.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

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