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Avatar for Ocegueda Painting Corp
Ocegueda Painting Corp
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 Merrillville, IN 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
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Avatar for Precise Painting and Restoration
Precise Painting and Restoration
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan and his team did an outstanding job painting my deck! My deck looks like a brand new deck. Juan and his team was very professional and polite! My neighbors came over and looked at my deck and they had the same thought as I........The deck looks brand new. Again I tip my hat to Juan and his team for an OUTSTANDING JOB. I will definitely call on Juan again! Stephanie Taylor Griffith Indiana"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for JRG Remodeling
JRG Remodeling
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JRG did an excellent job painting the exterior of my house.Will definitely hire again."
Home remodel
Floor installation
Home remodel
Home remodel
Tile cabinets paint trim appliance installed

+54

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Tight Line Finishers LLC
Tight Line Finishers LLC
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Honest & clean work! If you’re looking for someone to get the job done efficiently, I highly recommend! I was very impressed with the paint job and would hire again."
Staircase
Staircase
Staircase
Drywall patch
Drywall patch

+64

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Recommended by58%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
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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 Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"The painter was very professional and arrived on time to begin the job,"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Fritts Custom Finishing Co.
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 Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Family Owned & Operated since 1997\nWe specialize in bringing a high quality finish to any space.\nFritts Custom can handle any job from residential to commercial. \nInterior and Exterior coatings

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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RJE Painting Company
5.0(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very fast to come out to provide an estimate. Very fast to provide cost and super reasonable prices. Jason was incredibly polite and professional."
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Interior painting

+16

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Robert Anthony Renovations
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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 Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Horton Family Group
5.0(
1
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."
kitchen remodel
kitchen remodel
kitchen remodel
kitchen remodel
kitchen remodel

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

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.

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