Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we're fully insured with experienced painters who have been trusted in the North Shore area for over a decade.

Yes, we use premium low-VOC and eco-friendly paints for healthier indoor air quality and long-lasting color integrity.

We serve Lynnfield, North Andover, Andover, Reading, North Reading, Ipswich and surrounding North Shore communities.

Yes, we revitalize kitchens and bathrooms with professional-grade spraying and durable enamel finishes that resist moisture.

Yes, we professionally refinish tables, chairs, dressers and built-ins with custom finishes including distressed, matte or gloss effects.

Yes, we transform brick exteriors and fireplaces using breathable masonry coatings that prevent moisture trapping and efflorescence.

Yes, we paint offices, retail spaces and apartment complexes with flexible scheduling including nights and weekends to minimize business disruption.

Our exterior prep includes scraping, sanding, caulking and priming, plus surface cleaning and mildew removal for long-term adhesion.

Yes, we restore decks and fences with penetrating stains and UV-resistant sealers, including cleaning and sanding for even absorption.

Yes, we offer pickup and delivery options for furniture painting projects performed in our controlled setting. Call (781) 443-2121 for details.

The right approach depends on the condition of your existing finish. Peeling or flaking stain must be stripped and sanded so the new coat can bond properly, while a structurally sound, lightly faded finish may only need cleaning and a maintenance coat. LoConte assesses each deck before recommending a prep plan.

Staining penetrates the wood grain rather than sitting on top like paint, which means surface prep and wood condition have a much bigger impact on the final result. Proper cleaning, drying time, and choosing the right stain type for your specific wood all determine how long the finish holds up against New England weather.

A deck that shows light graying or fading but has no peeling or soft wood typically needs staining, not a full refinish. Once the existing finish begins to flake, crack, or lift in sheets, a complete strip-and-sand is usually necessary before any new product will adhere and last.

Fences and decks both need to be clean and dry before staining, but fences are often rough-sawn wood that absorbs stain differently than the smoother, foot-traffic surfaces on a deck. The prep steps are similar — cleaning, light sanding where needed, and checking for rot — but the product choice and application method may differ.

Every cabinet painting project starts with thorough cleaning, light sanding or deglossing, and a bonding primer before any finish coat is applied. The finish method — spray or brush — is chosen based on the cabinet style and the look you want. That prep process is what separates a lasting result from a finish that chips or peels within a year.

Cabinets take far more daily wear than walls, so the surface has to be properly cleaned, deglossed, and primed before paint is applied or the finish won't bond correctly. Skipping any of those steps is the most common reason painted cabinets chip or peel prematurely. Meticulous prep is what makes the difference between a cabinet paint job that lasts and one that doesn't.

Achieving a smooth finish comes down to surface prep and the right application method for the cabinet style — a properly cleaned, sanded, and primed surface gives the topcoat something solid to grip. The choice between spraying and brush application affects the final texture, and both can produce clean, professional results when the prep work is done correctly.