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Impact Painting
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Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Impact Painting did a great job working on the exterior of my home. I hired them to paint everything from the siding, windows, gutters and soffit/facia. they did a flawless job and I couldn’t be more happy with it. Great Family Company."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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C & Z Painting LLC
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Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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"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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Cutting Edge Painting
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Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Logan‘s crew was efficient and did a great job painting our entire interior walls and trim. They carefully removed pictures on the wall, fixed nail pops, painted, then re-hung pictures and blinds."
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Response time10 hrs
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Jose Danilo Arita LLC.
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Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

You’ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it’s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn’t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks.

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’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.

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