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Avatar for Platinum Painting & Restoration
Platinum Painting & Restoration
5.0(
37
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Brian and Platinum Painting did a terrific job with our interior painting project. The finished product is perfect and they finished ahead of schedule! Brian is a prompt and professional communicator and I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in a high quality painting experience. His rates are competitive as well!"
Dinning Area
Front Enterance
Living Room
kitchen
Office 1

+225

Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Parceros Construction LLC
Parceros Construction LLC
4.9(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only did we find a great contractor but made new friends. I was very happy to find someone to get some repairs and painting done before winter. Very satisfied with the job. We will hire again for more repair and painting. Laura and Orlando were a delight to work with."
Drywall:Mount Pleasant, IA
Interior Painting: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Interior Painting: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Painting - Exterior: Wilton, Iowa
Painting - Exterior: Iowa city, Iowa

+236

Response time3 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for LEGACY CONSTRUCTION & HAULING, LLC
LEGACY CONSTRUCTION & HAULING, LLC
4.9(
8
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have a large 2 building commercial retail/office complex 3 stories tall that we have been completely renovating the exterior on. They have been replacing siding, adding trim, airless painting etc… they can pretty much do what ever you need them to do. Great work, awesome people to work with. We plan on having them back once warmer weather returns."
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home

+13

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Avatar for Adonay’s General Construction
Adonay’s General Construction
5.0(
3
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!\n

Roof installation
Roof installation
Painting
Painting
Painting

+2

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Whether to brush or roll stain on wood depends on the project and your preference. Brushing is ideal for smaller, intricate areas and offers more control over the application, ensuring thorough coverage and penetration into the wood's grain. 

Conversely, rolling is efficient for more extensive, flat surfaces and can save time. However, it is not always the best fit for textured or uneven wood. Some projects may benefit from combining both methods, using a brush for detail work and a roller for broader areas. Ultimately, the choice between brushing and rolling depends on the specific requirements of your staining project.

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

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.

Applying a sealer or topcoat after staining wood is highly recommended, though not always strictly required. A sealer protects the wood from moisture, UV rays, and weather-related issues, which is especially important for outdoor surfaces like decks and fences. It also enhances the stain's durability, prevents fading over time, and gives the wood a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. For some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection needed. It's always best to check the stain manufacturer's recommendations and consider the wood's intended use and exposure when deciding whether to apply a sealer.

Both a roller and a brush are effective methods for painting a chain link fence. A roller will make the job easier by ensuring symmetrical strokes and reaching the backside of the fence as well, which cuts down on paint time. However, a brush is often necessary for painting the base of the fence and near the posts due to its ease of reaching smaller spaces.

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