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

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jorge did a great job staining my fence. He was punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely hire again for future projects."
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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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Winnetka, 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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Amazon Painting Plus, LLC
4.9(
118
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Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

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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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
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Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael and his crew did an amazing job sanding and preparing the surface and because of this the finished product looks better than I imagined it could look, thank you to you and your team Rafael"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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VD Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are family owned painting company. We are serving Chicagoland for several years.\nOur priority is your smile after our job. \n\nAt this time we are not doing stucco repairs

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Fortune Restoration
4.5(
408
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Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I don’t do reviews typically but I am making an exception in this case. Our three story, 102-year house needed a significant facelift to the exterior. This included carpentry repairs to replace rotting window sills and deck stairs, stucco repair, painting and staining. Peter Fortune responded quickly to a request for a quote. He was punctual, straight forward and professional. He provided the quote rapidly and an estimated time for the completion of the project. Despite one of the rainiest springs on record, the job was done on time. The carpentry crew arrived first and did their part promptly. The quality of the work was top-notch. The crew chief was exceedingly polite and helpful. The finish crew impressed me like none other. Having worked as a painter in an earlier life, I appreciate good preparation of surfaces. There is a lot of detail on this old house and the crew took care to strip the paint off down to the work surface. This had clearly not been done for many years on the house. The subsequent paint job looks all the sharper as a result. The crews were neat, did not leave trash on the property and did not damage plants. And they were nice guys as well. This is how jobs should be done. My wife and I were so pleased, we have commissioned some interior work with Fortune."
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Brick Victorian
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

You’ll need to wait until the surface is completely dry, which can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours under optimal conditions. The waiting period depends on several factors, including the type of siding and the weather conditions. Trying to paint before the surface is completely dry can trap moisture under the paint, leading to bubbling, blistering, and mold growth.

An exterior paint job typically lasts between 5 and 10 years, though this can range from 3 to 17 years depending on several factors. The longevity is influenced by the quality of the paint and primer, the quality of the application, the local climate, and the type of surface being painted. For example, paint on wood siding may need to be redone every 3 to 7 years, while painted brick can last up to 17 years. Aluminum siding often needs repainting every 5 years.

You’ll need to restrain your deck when you notice fading, cracking, peeling, or mold and mildew over a moderate to large area, or when it’s become especially difficult to clean. As for how often to stain a deck, plan to do it every two to three years or whenever you start to notice extended damage.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

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