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Deck Doctor
4.3(
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Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am extremely pleased with the repair of my 45-year old deck and steep wooden staircase from Ted Brown, the Deck Doctor. Ted was quickly responsive in getting me a reasonable work estimate. He began the work quickly, replacing damaged wood while maintaining original deck to keep my costs down where feasible. He was honest, personable and helpfully communicative. He and his assistant worked quickly and provided a thorough clean up each day. I highly recommend him."
Custom Log Home
 Barn remodel including sides/doors
 New deck with basket style railing system
 Basket style railing system
small, simple wood porch

+35

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Midwest Paint
4.9(
24
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Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Couldn’t of ask for any better. They did a great job explaining the pro and cons of staining or painting my deck. No pressure sales, job was done fast and without any issues. Great price and great service. Highly recommend."
Refinish exterior front wood door
Commercial Interior Painting
Commercial Exterior Painting Before and After
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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 Johnston, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters
3.9(
83
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Serving Johnston, 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."
Simple Deck Statining can make a Big Difference
We loved transfroming the new Coca-Cola Building
Residential
commercial
residential

+18

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Rebel Renovations LLC
5.0(
20
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Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I’m totally happy with the results of Rebel Renovation’s repairs to my fence which had been damaged by the high winds. Prompt and knowledgeable."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
NDCC
4.8(
5
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Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with the work. Bob built a smaller deck on the back of the house and a larger one on the front. The front deck includes a ramp as we have a friend who uses a wheelchair. Cannot wait for Judy to come over for a visit! Bob is easy to work with and the cost was just what I had in mind before I even started looking for someone to do it. High quality work and very easy to work with."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you’re staining the deck during hotter months, it’s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you’re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won’t make as much of a difference.

Liquid rubber is great for waterproofing, but it can damage your deck if it’s not applied correctly. First, it can trap moisture in the wood if the deck isn’t completely dry before application.  Second, applying it too thickly can create a heavy, rubbery surface layer that peels and cracks under fluctuating temperatures. For the best results, ensure the wood is completely dry before application, and apply the liquid rubber in thin, even coats. A quick inspection every now and then will help you catch any issues early, keeping your deck protected and looking its best.

Hiring a contractor or professional deck refinisher is the best way to ensure your deck is properly stained. They have the expertise, tools, and supplies to do the job quickly and efficiently. However, staining a deck is a manageable task for most homeowners, and doing the job yourself can save money. Just keep in mind that DIY staining is a long process requiring physical strain, so it may not be the best option for everyone.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

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