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Dave's Painting OEI
4.5(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"Project: Painting exterior trim and removal of the gutters. Touching up on upper part of the house paint. Dave is thorough, professional and very kind. He is very fair on his estimates. This is our first time using Home Adviser. We are so pleased we found Dave! We would definitely hire him again. We would highly recommend him."
Barn Doors slightly open
New framing
Wall finished.
Wall finished 2
Barn Doors Installed (open)

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Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Extravagant Home Renovations & Repairs
5.0(
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Extravagant Home Renovations & Repairs, 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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Residential Renovaters
New to Angi
Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Residential Renovators is a dedicated team of insured professionals providing high-quality home transformations. We specialize in stunning epoxy flooring, full custom remodels, licensed electrical work, and precision-fit window and door installations. We handle every project with professional care, clear communication, and impeccable results. Choose us for superior skill across multiple trades—from a complete kitchen redesign to a durable garage floor. We provide reliable service and beautiful craftsmanship. Contact Residential Renovators today for a free estimate."

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Staining a wood fence isn’t guaranteed to prevent warping, but it can help. Plus, it’s a beginner-friendly DIY project that you can finish in a few days. If you want to try it, you’ll start by stripping it of any old stain or paint, then sanding it. After that, you’ll clean it and spot-treat any mold or mildew. When it’s dry, you can apply the stain.

The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

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