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Avatar for MQ Painting
MQ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his team were great. Very professional and friendly, and the newly stained deck looks awesome. They pressure washed one day and came back to sand and put two coats on in one day. We’ll see how it holds up but I feel good about it."
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+3

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sadot De la Paz Painting
4.8(
110
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Amazon Painting Plus, LLC
4.9(
122
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My painter George was excellent! Friendly and Very attentive to his work! Finished my deck within two days. Would definitely hire him again. Look forward to some future work."
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 Prospect Heights, 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."
Downers Grove Exterior
Downers Grove Interior
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+51

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fermont, Inc.
5.0(
36
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Showed up when scheduled and did a very good job. Very reasonable price and good to work with. I am happy that I hired Fermont to do my painting."
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EXTERIOR PAINTING
HIGH EXTERIOR WALL

+16

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MD Fine Touch Painters, LLC
5.0(
19
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marcus and team did a great job staining our fence and power washing our house. Competitive and fair pricing! Marcus was extremely knowledgable about paint/stain products and what application would be best to get our desired results! Very timely in getting us on his calendar and the team was very professional! Hire them! You won’t be disappounted."
exterior projects
exterior projects
exterior projects
exterior projects
exterior projects

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
55
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jasmine and Angel were very well informed on painting, wood, power washing, carpentry. They were fast and efficient. The house, deck and railings look fabulous! They are very nice, friendly and have a strong work ethic. Las Mela's Painting is a winner and I will certainly hire again and refer them. Rich and Jan S. in Wauconda"
before
fence
fence/wood replacement
painted fence
painted fence

+111

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for CertaPro Painters® of Des Plaines
CertaPro Painters® of Des Plaines
4.5(
41
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They completed work in timely fashion; were neat;; made sure that the colors were correct;  and asked questions if they were not sure about things to be done.."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The plastic in composite decking boards protects them enough that you do not need to paint them to prevent warping. In fact, painting composite decking voids the warranty of some manufacturers. Painting can also increase maintenance on the deck, as you must paint regularly to keep it looking its best.

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.

Yes, you must thoroughly clean your deck before staining. If you don't, dirt, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped between the wood and the new stain. This not only looks unsightly but also prevents the stain from penetrating the wood properly, reducing its ability to protect the deck from weather and UV rays. As a result, the stain won't last as long or look as good. Any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage. Always wait at least 48 hours after cleaning for the wood to dry completely before applying stain.

The opposite is actually true: Wood stains tend to appear lighter when they’re fully dry. However, stains may darken as they weather and oxidize with age. Stains might also darken on surfaces left in direct sunlight, as UV rays can break down pigment particles and cause them to darken over time.

If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn’t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.

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