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Avatar for Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was performed to my satisfaction - it was meticulously done and I felt that they did not rush the job. They came on at least 3 occasions to put the layers of stain and the final polyurethane coat. They even found that the top of my front door wood trim had never ben stained and they offered to stain it for free. They are courteous, professional and clean up their tools and supplies before they leave for the day. Highly recommend this painter."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Precision Painting Interior & Exterior, LLC
Precision Painting Interior & Exterior, LLC
5.0(
53
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South 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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Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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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!"
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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
Avatar for Pro City Painting, LLC
Pro City Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South 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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Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Las Mela's Painting Co.
Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South Elgin, 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"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CHROMA & ART & PAINT INC
5.0(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Chroma Art and Paint. Very professional from start to finish. The lead estimator was very thorough and took the time to explain his recommendations for the project in order to achieve the highest quality result. The estimate itself was extremely detailed so that I knew exactly what the project would cover and the cost. No hidden surprises! The crew and the project coordinator were very punctual, courteous, and professional. They kept everything well-staged and organized and finished the job quickly. They were very responsive to any questions I had throughout the job. Awesome experience and the beautiful end result!"
Accent wall
Accent wall
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Accent wall
Cabinets refinish

+1

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

You can refresh a painted deck by either giving it a thorough cleaning or refinishing the deck altogether. Chipped or faded paint, as well as extensive damage, often calls for a new finish. To do this, remove the original coat of paint with a sander and add either a new coat of paint or a stain to protect the wood below.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Yes, it is generally a very good idea to seal your deck after pressure washing. Power washing removes not only dirt and debris but also a thin layer of wood, leaving the surface exposed and more susceptible to weathering. Sealing is almost always needed after this process. After a general cleaning, sealing isn't automatically necessary if the existing sealant is still intact. You can test the surface by placing a few drops of water on it. If the water beads up, the sealant is working. If it soaks into the wood, it's time to apply a new sealant. If it has been a few years, it's wise to remove the old sealant, wash the deck, and reseal for maximum protection.

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

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