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Avatar for Hedlund Painting LLC
Hedlund Painting LLC
4.7(
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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rombyk Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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
4.8(
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job went well. High quality work showing years of experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a professional craftsman to do the job. I will use them on my next project"
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+32

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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NW TOPNOTCH REMODEL LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality First Painting
5.0(
13
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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
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Interior Painting
Freshly painted exterior of home in Seattle, WA.

+40

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ColorCat Painting, LLC
4.9(
35
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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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Painting Plus, LLC
5.0(
20
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wow!! Is all I can say about Painters Plus LLC, Christian and Niko did a fantastic job. They were very friendly and professional the entire time. If you live in the Tumwater, Lacey, Olympia and the 98501,98503 zip codes I would definitely recommend you reach out to Painters Plus. You will be very glad you hired them! Thanks the Devlin family!!"
Response time3 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Emmanuel Painting LLC
5.0(
27
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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

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

Yes, you must thoroughly clean your deck before staining. If you don't, dirt, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped between the wood and the new stain. This not only looks unsightly but also prevents the stain from penetrating the wood properly, reducing its ability to protect the deck from weather and UV rays. As a result, the stain won't last as long or look as good. Any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage. Always wait at least 48 hours after cleaning for the wood to dry completely before applying stain.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

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