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Midwest Paint
4.9(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

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!"
Refinish exterior front wood door
Commercial Interior Painting
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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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CertaPro Painters
3.9(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Simple Deck Statining can make a Big Difference
We loved transfroming the new Coca-Cola Building
Residential
commercial
residential

+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 Elkhart, 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%
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All Trades Construction and Maintenance Inc
4.9(
118
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Todd was very efficient in dismantling the hood, cutting a hole through the wall to the outside, laying the piping, sealing, and testing the new setup. What impressed me was the fact that he didn’t try to sell me a new hood. He also was very conscious of any messes he may make, laying down drop clothes, etc. and disposing of his garbage in appropriate receptacles. I was very happy with the time it took him to do the job. Super quick, yet high quality work. From what I have experienced thus far (I have him booked for a couple other projects), Todd is a stand-up trustworthy guy who knows what he’s doing. He is super busy so it may take him a while to respond to inquiries, but he’s definitely worth the wait. I would highly recommend him to family & friends."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Zooks Look
4.8(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Chris and his crew did a wonderful job painting the whole interior of my condo unit. They arrived when they said they would and got the job done in 1 day! Everything looks great and I highly recommend Zooks Look!!"
Two tone body/ black trim
Two toned body/black trim
Two tone body/black trim
Country Style
Multiple peaks

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A&E Exteriors of Iowa
5.0(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend hiring A&E Exteriors! Aaron and his team are extremely knowledgeable, quick to respond, honest on work that needed done vs not. The crew was efficient and cleaned up the yard when the job was completed. I will for sure reach out to them for future projects!"
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Response time1 day
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Deck staining or painting safeguards wood against the elements through its protective layer, enhancing decay resistance, prolonging structural integrity, and improving visual appeal.

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

A wood deck requires annual cleaning and regular inspections for loose or broken boards, nails, and screws. It should be refinished by applying a stain or sealer every two to three years to protect the wood from water damage, rot, mildew, and sun fading. The exact frequency can depend on the climate and the deck's exposure to sun and moisture. If your deck is painted, it will need repainting approximately every 10 years. Signs that your deck needs refinishing include faded, splintering, or warping boards.

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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