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MyM Painting LLC
4.9(
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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 Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Had Melin out for an estimate on a Sunday. Ended up adding my garage door and deck to the estimate because i found their prices to be very reasonable. I hired them that day and they were able to complete the job within that same week. They even sent me text updates of the progress while I was at work. Very happy with the results. I would hire them again and have already recommended them to friends and family."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B&J Painting LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"They did a fantastic job, will be hiring them again. Would recommend them because they pay attention to details. Also not only did they paint what I needed painted but went above and beyond my expectations. The pricing is fair you get more for your money that why I said they went above and beyond my expectations. Most definitely will hire again"
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Patrick's Happy Place

+25

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
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Zehr Decorating, Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"Esther Zehr replied within 3 hours from my posting asking for a painter. She was courteous and professional in our first meeting on the phone. She made me feel like I could rely on her to get the job done. I was a manager or Supervisor for forty years so I can read people well. She made me feel I could trust her. I described what I needed done and she submitted an estimate I thought was reasonable, so I made arrangements to get the job completed. I had 3 bedrooms and kitchen cabinets done. They sprayed two coats on the cabinets and did a combination of brushes, rollers and spray in the bedrooms. The bedrooms turned good and the kitchen was spectacular. I would highly recommend Esther and her crew to anyone"
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

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