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Avatar for Five Star Painting of Federal Way and Tacoma
Five Star Painting of Federal Way and Tacoma
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 Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic job on interior paint for 1957 home with several different paints used on walls, including oil. Walk through items resolved timely. In an time where contractors sometimes don't show it, these guys were professional, timely and courteous! Highly recommend!"
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+69

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Hedlund Painting LLC
4.7(
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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 Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great! Work was thorough and done with great attention to detail. Crew was eager to satisfy all my concerns, and were clean and neat throughout."
Bryant
7020
Huckleberry
Edmonds
Burlington

+601

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Quality First 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 Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"It looks wonderful. I would hire this company again to do any future painting work needed. Nice people to do business with and very informative about the job they were going to do."
Interior Painting
Freshly painted exterior of home in Seattle, WA.
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Interior Painting
Freshly painted exterior of home in Seattle, WA.

+40

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Rombyk Painting, LLC
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 Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Customers say: Quality work

"I work for a property management company and we have used Rombyk Painting for many jobs. They recently painted the exterior of a home for us in Tacoma and did an excellent job! We will definitely be using them again and again."
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Rombyk Painting

+10

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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O'Shea's Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry was awesome to work with. He was prompt in replying to my request for a bid and he came out the next day. He was very knowledgeable and gave lots of pricing options. He was very thorough and answered all of our questions. His team was professional, detailed, and got the job done in record time while provided in a quality paint job. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a professional team and a top quality paint job."
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NW TOPNOTCH REMODEL LLC
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 Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Erick and his team provided top notch service. Their quote process was fast, efficient and timely. He advised us on various topics super well. They executed the project on time, they followed up on any additional work on time and even helped us look into some issues that were not paint related. The output was great quality and we are happy!"
Paint
Remodel
Exterior Repaint
Repaint
Kitchen Flooring

+95

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
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ColorCat Painting, LLC
4.9(
35
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good and helpful. Great work ethics did as the said they would. help me with moving boxes out the room very helpful for me. Cleaned up the area after the work and looked great. Would recommend them for anyone needing painting."
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint

+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Olympic 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 Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Very good. They did what they quoted. Everything was satisfactory. The price was fare."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Stickell's 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 Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Mike to paint the inside and outside of my house. He and his crew did an awesome job. Very neat and clean."
Tacoma exterior
historic church
Tacoma home
Interior and kitchen cabinets
Exterior painting

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Emmanuel Painting LLC
5.0(
27
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work. Very timely. Even hired them to do my deck when i saw how great they did on original job. I would hire them again if needed. Have already been asked and did recommend them."
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Yes, staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan, typically by five to 10 years. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it can still fall victim to moisture, sun exposure, and rot over time. Applying a treatment creates a protective shield that helps prevent splintering, fading, and decay, preserving the wood's strength and appearance. A combination stain and sealer often provides the best protection, as it soaks into the wood grain rather than just sitting on top. This offers superior defense against UV damage and rot and lasts longer than a sealer alone. To maintain the wood's natural look, consider using a near-translucent stain. You should plan to reapply the stain or sealer every two to three years.

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

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.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

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