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Dr. Paint, Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Palos Hills, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

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"Our project involved removing wallpaper, that was painted over, painting trims, patching and covering some small tracks. We interviewed 4 companies and at the end we chose Dr Paint. They were professionals. Every day they would clean up, remove the trash. They worked on Saturday's so they can finish the job on a deadline we requested. And they did. The house looks great as a result of their work. I would recommend them to my family and friends. Great price and great job, we are very happy."
Front of the house
Front of the house
Front of the house
Front of the house
Left side of the house

+118

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RJ Renovations & Painting
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Palos Hills, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The work done by Roberto’s employees was excellent. They took their time making sure the work was done correctly. They were professional and kind. I was very happy once the work was completed. I would highly RJ Renovation and Waterproofing. I will be hiring this company for future projects."
Custom closet
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Repaint

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

The best type of paint for concrete exterior surfaces like concrete porches, steps, or walkways is high-quality exterior-grade paint with strong weather resistance. Acrylic latex blends with tiny anti-slip particles will help create an anti-slip coating for your concrete porch. This type of paint will stand up best to the elements, especially rain, snow, and ice. An exterior epoxy will also help strengthen your concrete porch.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years. 

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.

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