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Avatar for Ocegueda Painting Corp
Ocegueda Painting Corp
5.0(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jorge was amazing! Very fair quote, came to our home to view the work we wanted done. Very thorough, answered all of our questions, no pressure. He answered texts promptly, showed up on time. Both Jorge and Benjamin were respectful of our home, covered every inch of furniture and flooring. The work was perfectly done. He cleaned and vacuumed before he left. We will definitely be using Ocegueda Painting Corp again."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
After painting wood
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project

+52

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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HPO Painting
4.9(
122
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a very nice job with our deck and exterior wood trim - everything looks great, including the wood repair and replacement. The crew were all professional and courteous, and did a thorough job, not rushing through anything just to get it done. Bottom line - we will be hiring HPO painting again to do some interior wall paper removal and painting for us."
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+18

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MQ Painting was very professional in every aspect of the work they completed for us. They power washed every surface prior to painting. All surfaces were sanded or scraped as needed. Two coats of stain we applied to all surfaces. The garage doors were stripped, stained and varnished. The deck railings were completely replaced and painted on a very large deck. Originally, Jose thought only a portion of the railing spindles needed to be replaced. As the job proceeded it was apparent that all spindles and railing wood needed to be replaced. The only additional charge was for the materials, not for labor even though every spindle needed to be individually cut from larger pieces of lumber. MQ was the only painting contractor who bid on our paint job who was willing to do all the woodwork repairs needed on the deck. Other contractors said we'd need to have someone repair the deck and then they would paint it. We appreciated working with just one contractor. Their painting and carpentry work was top notch. All workers were neat, punctual and conscientious. All materials and tools were picked up and stored at the end of every work day. I discovered MQ Painting through Angie's List. I highly recommend MQ Painting and would absolutely hire them again."
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+3

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precise Painting and Restoration
5.0(
100
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are extremely pleased with every aspect of the painting of our home. Juan is a perfectionist and he made sure his team did the best job. They were all hard working, very polite, didn't rush, and went above and beyond to be sure everything was to our liking. They even offered some great ideas and suggestions to help make our house look fantastic! We have a big cedar home with 9 doors. And a big cedar fence along with our garage door. It was a big job and we are very impressed with how well it went and turned out. I highly recommend this company. You will not be sorry. We will be contacting them again to do some interior painting."
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+32

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Painting Interior & Exterior, LLC
5.0(
53
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel was quick to respond with an estimate which turned out to be the one I chose. When the weather finally turned favorable to do the work he started with a power wash.A few days later he came back with a crew, sanded the deck and applied two coats of Sherwin Williams stain. He finished the project in one day. My deck is approximately 800 sq. Ft. He provided excellent service and quality workmanship."
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+102

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luis Saenz
5.0(
59
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Luis and team did a great job with staining my front and back deck. I would recommend them to anyone that needs work done. He was skillful, knowledgeable and worked clean. Thank you!"
Painting and plastering.
Painting walls
Front wall damage.
Painting and plastering.
Ceiling too.

+75

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
60
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I met Rafael over a year in a gas station near my home when I noticed the signage on his truck. I had damaged plaster and paint from a leak and asked about his company and took his card. Time passed due to covid lockdowns, etc. so I didn't call him until recently. This company is exceptional. They come when they say they will - on time, and they complete their work quickly. They do excellent work, and clean up afterwards. Would I hire him again? YES - in fact Lilian Touch is now doing some deck repair and painting on the outside of my home. It's not quite finished yet, but it is looking GREAT! I am more than pleased and would recommend them to anyone needing interior or exterior work done."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+437

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Amazon Painting Plus, LLC
4.9(
121
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"After writing a review regarding my concerns, I was immediately contacted by the owner to resolve my issues and make it right. He sincerely apologized for any issues and even offered to come back for a specific issue. Georgios is very attentive and I appreciate his efforts in addressing my concerns. His team arrived on time and finished on time as promised. They did a fine job in painting, I would highly recommend them for their workmanship and professionalism."
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Fireplace wall
Fireplace wall
Second Bedroom

+28

Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp
4.7(
100
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is the second time we’ve used steadfast, they painted our deck summer 2018. If you are looking for a painting company that will do a perfect job that will last, hire steadfast. I was so happy with how our deck held up over the winter, I decided to have them paint the outside of our house. Anthony is so terrific to work with and all of his employees are polite and do a great job. My neighbor was so impressed by the work that they did, how nice the employees got along and talked to each other, she hired them to paint the outside of her house too!"
Downers Grove Exterior
Downers Grove Interior
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+51

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

Routine cleaning, sealing/staining, and inspection prolong deck life and appearance.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

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