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HPO Painting
4.9(
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Serving Third Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eric and his team did a fantastic job painting the exterior of our house! The estimate was reasonable and work was completed with quality. Eric paid close attention to details. He repaired some areas on the house where wood had rotted and it looks great. Eric was on site every day. He had good communication and was always responsive. I would definitely hire HPO Painting again."
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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Mars Painting
4.9(
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Serving Third Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario and his team did an excellent job. The crew was prompt, professional, flexible and friendly. They helped making color choices and changes. The painting /staining and cedar wood siding repair was professional. Mario always returned my calls and came on site."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Third Lake, 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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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Painting Interior & Exterior, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Third Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"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%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ALEX M PAINTING INC.
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Serving Third Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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Alex M Painting FREE ESTIMATES\n\nWith 10+ years of expertise in Round Lake, Alex M Painting specializes in:\n?Interior/Exterior Painting?Cabinet Installation?Pressure Washing. roofing.\n\nReady to transform your space? Call (224) 419-1637 for a project quote today! ?Se habla Español!

Painting exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

+18

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Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
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Serving Third Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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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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fence/wood replacement
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painted fence

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New look Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Third Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"They were very efficient they did a fabulous job. We were very very pleased with the outcome. We bought the material and they power washed and stain the deck."
Exterior painting
Exterior paint
Exterior painting
Exterior paint
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%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.

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.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

Staining a deck is typically less expensive upfront than painting. The cost to stain a deck professionally averages around $850, with most homeowners paying between $550 and $1,250, depending on the deck's size. A DIY staining project can cost less than $100. The cost to paint a deck ranges from $500 to $2,000. While the initial cost of staining is lower, it's important to consider long-term expenses. Paint can last up to 10 years, whereas stain needs to be reapplied every few years, which could lead to higher costs over time.

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.

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