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Midwest Paint
4.9(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"Midwest Paint was very prompt in my quote, scheduling, and work. They were great to work with - very responsive and communicated well and thoroughly, they were very courteous, they did a great job prepping, painting, and cleaning up when they were finished. I would absolutely use them again!"
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Commercial Exterior Repaint with color change

+13

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groovy Hues Painting
5.0(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Groovey Hues did a great job. They painted my living room and kitchen at a fair price, plus most importantly, I didn’t have to do it myself. There was also a little paint leftover and they painted my dog house as a throw in."
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Bathroom walls, resurfaced and painted

+35

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters
3.9(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After reading all the great reviews, we called Certapro Painters to give us an estimate and, in fact, had them do the job. We felt the price they gave us was fair and competitive. We had some repairs to the home and the entire exterior of our house painted. We were extremely pleased with the quality of the work. Everything was done as promised. We were surprised to find out that they could do the repairs to the house prior to the painting. We were very pleased with the coordination between the carpentry work and the painting. Certapro turned what I thought would be a very difficult situation into something very simple. We plan on painting the complete interior of our home in the future and wouldn't have anybody other than Certapro do the work! Again, comforting to know that if we need carpentry work done prior to the painting of the interior, they will coordinate it with their painters. Just a great company top to bottom with a great bunch of people. Wouldn't have anybody else do our painting or repairs. We highly recommend them."
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+18

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Green Oaks Painting
4.9(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"They did a great job for us! And it wasn’t an easy task as we have a living room and entryway with 2-story ceilings. They also painted our kitchen, dining room and half bath/laundry room. They repaired a couple of cracks we had in the walls. Most of it was done in 2 days. They came back on the 3rd day to touch up some spots and do some caulking. Great experience!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TrueEdge Paint LLC
5.0(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The crew assigned to my house were thoughtful and helpful at explaining my different options. When having trouble explaining what I wanted they worked with me to craft a plan that was understandable. The work was good and didn’t break the bank."
Bathroom refresh
Bathroom refresh
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Top Tier Property Services, LLC
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Nick and his team. I’ve had a full roof replacement and some siding repair completed by his team and the quality and value are amazing. Answers many questions promptly and fast turn around for work needed. Peace of mind that a job is done right is golden to me."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Shepherd's Family Construction
4.9(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rich and his team did an excellent job repairing and replacing some of our exterior siding and also painting the exterior of our colonial two-story. Siding repair, painting exterior trim and siding as well as staining our deck and pergola were accomplished in a timely manner and most importantly- they did an excellent job. Highly, highly recommend! Our house looks brand new! Rich and his team were also so nice and very personable and easy to work with."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

Choosing whether your deck should be lighter or darker than your house is a matter of personal preference, as there is no right or wrong answer. However, considering the pros and cons of each can help guide your decision. Darker colors are often chosen because they show less dirt, footprints, and marks from daily wear, making them easier to keep clean. On the other hand, lighter deck colors tend to stay cooler in the summer. From a design perspective, using a deck color that contrasts with your home's exterior can help make the deck a more defined and distinct feature. Consulting color theory can also make the process of choosing a complementary house and deck color combination easier.

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