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Avatar for Carlos Professional Painter
Carlos Professional Painter
4.5(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carlos and his crew paid tremendous attention to detail, meticulously preparing the house for paint and professionally working to complete the project in a thorough and timely way. Carlos provided oversight at every step and worked hard to make sure our communication was good as we had very specific ideas about how our 4-color scheme was carried out. As the project approached completion, Carlos made several circuits of the house with me to make certain that every last detail was addressed. I would definitely retain Carlos again and encourage others to engage him when planning future projects."
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely wonderful! Anthony and his workers arrived on time and left the premises clean with everything picked up each day. They repaired loose siding and patched holes along with nailing where needed. They were delightful to work with and we highly recommend them to anyone needing painting/staining."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Painting Interior & Exterior, LLC
5.0(
53
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team did a great job repairing and staining my patio and painting my house. He arrived on time for estimate and provided estimate in real time. Everything went smoothly and extremely efficient team. Quality of work is very good."
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+102

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Yolis Cleaning and Painting Services
4.8(
43
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a superb painting job with excellent cleanup! They finished ahead of schedule and were a pleasure to deal with. I will hire them again if we have more rooms that need painting."
Bartlett,
Bartlett,
Planfield, Drywall repair
Planfield, Drywall repair
Arlington Heights

+26

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Sadot De la Paz Painting
4.8(
110
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Initially, I hired them to power wash and paint a small section of a rather large deck. However, when I saw how professional they were, and how well it was turning out, I added to my scope of work and had them do two decks and repair outside structures. It took them three days to complete the work, but no shortcuts were taken. They moved furniture deck furniture and replaced it. I am beyond pleased"
Preparing Area
garage
bathroom
living room molding replacement
deck before spray paint

+241

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp
4.7(
100
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very good experience, Matt texted right away, set up a time and came for a quote promptly. Matt spent his time looking at the job that needed to be done and really listened to what we wanted and didn’t want and gave us a fair quote. We set the job date up with an expectation of needing two days to complete the work. Matt‘s crew were very respectful, very clean, and took their time setting up the job to protect our floors. The job was completed in the time expected. The work looked wonderful and they did a great job. They also did a really good job cleaning up after. I would recommend and hire this crew again with the highest reviews."
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Downers Grove Interior
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+51

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pro City Painting, LLC
5.0(
30
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Job required extensive siding carpentry before painting the exterior of the house. Both tasks were done very well and very professionally by Francisco and his team. The customer service was informative an professional as well. I would highly recommend Pro City."
Cabinet Job
Prep & Prime
Prep & Prime
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+13

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
55
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Found the company very flexible when choosing to have my work done. Very personable and friendly. When it came down to payment it was flexible as well. When they said they were going to do the job at a certain time they follow through. I would highly recommend them to do my fence in the future."
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fence
fence/wood replacement
painted fence
painted fence

+111

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

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. 

It is not always necessary to remove old stain before restaining a deck. If the previous stain is in good condition and is compatible with the new stain, you may be able to apply a new coat after thorough cleaning. However, if the old stain is in bad condition, flaking, or peeling, it is best to remove it completely to ensure an even surface and proper adhesion for the new coat. Staining over a damaged layer can lead to an uneven finish and poor penetration. For best results, test a small area first and consult the stain manufacturer's guidelines.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

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