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Impact Painting
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 Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Impact Painting's deck staining services were exceptional. They took the time to thoroughly clean and prepare the deck, ensuring a smooth surface for stain application. Their team expertly applied the stain, enhancing the natural beauty of the wood and providing excellent durability. The deck now looks brand new and is ready to withstand years of outdoor enjoyment. I highly recommend Impact Painting for deck staining projects."
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Bedroom Two Tone Impact
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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C & Z Painting LLC
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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 South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were quick to respond and fair in their quote. The crew showed up when promised and worked diligently until the job was done. Excellent experience with this company."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Miranda Painting
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 Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Miranda contacted me within hrs after I posted job on Angi. Came the next day to start preparing to stain my deck. Whole process only took 2 days. These guys were very prompt and professional. Took a lot of pride in their jobs. Would recommend this company to anyone looking for painters. Thanks again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Shamrock Services, Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Excellent quality paint job on a metal building"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Cutting Edge Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Logan and his team did a great job. Very professional and easy to work with. They painted my kitchen cabinets and did a fantastic job. Love the end result! Would definitely recommend!"
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Response time10 hrs
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JAVI'S PAINTING LLC
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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 Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a super job. Very clean work and professional."
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Jose Danilo Arita LLC.
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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 Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aritas LLC, cancelled the first scheduled day due to some of his employees taking vacation and did not notify until after I called questioning if they were going to arrive that day. We rescheduled for the following week and they arrived on-time. Overall, the finished work was done as discussed and were thorough for adding caulking around the doors to prevent water from leaking inside the house. Jose also repaired the doors on two cabinets as well. He mentioned that if there are any future leaks inside the house that he would fix it at no additional cost."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

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. 

The best type of paint for concrete exterior surfaces like concrete porches, steps, or walkways is high-quality exterior-grade paint with strong weather resistance. Acrylic latex blends with tiny anti-slip particles will help create an anti-slip coating for your concrete porch. This type of paint will stand up best to the elements, especially rain, snow, and ice. An exterior epoxy will also help strengthen your concrete porch.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn’t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.

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