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Avatar for Green Oaks Painting
Green Oaks Painting
4.9(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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 time3 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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TrueEdge Paint LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Just had my one-bedroom painted and I’m really happy with the results. The work was very professional and everything was prepped and cleaned up properly. Great quality work and highly recommend."
Bathroom refresh
Bathroom refresh
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All Trades Construction and Maintenance Inc
4.9(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I really liked him.  He did a little bit of electrical work but was more of a handyman. I wanted him to look at the lights on my deck and he kind of messed around with it for a few minutes and he got it working.  He was very good.  He charged by the hour.  Whatever you wanted done he basically just charged by the hour."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fresh Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired the company to paint the garage. They did a great job. The company made repairs to the garage before painting it. Other bidders were not willing to do this. Everything was very well done. They cleaned up the site when they finished, including sweeping the driveway."
Interior painting (foyer)
Interior Painting Project
Interior painting (foyer)
Interior Painting Project
Interior painting (foyer)

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smart Painting LLC
4.5(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came in with a competitive bid, but theirs included the carpentry repairs from their subcontractor Nick (he knows what he is doing). They did a great job. I think they respond best to pictures being printed out with highlights on your concerns. Texting will not get you too far (update: Joseph let me know his phone broke right before my project, which is why he struggled with communication). We exceeded my budget due to unforeseen siding repairs, but hey they had the eye for seeing the needed repair. They always let me inspect it myself too to make the decision. I was a little concerned at first that the project would not be completed up to my high standards, but once I figured out how they operate (present pictures of your concerns) they took care of everything. I will say I was quite hands on, and never gave Joseph and Chad a full opportunity to catch things on their own, but if I see something I will say something to help them out along the way and present my expectations. I noticed in the walkthrough they were catching things I did not (which is also why I chose them during the bid). They used Sherwin Williams Super Paint - works for me."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

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.

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

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