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Papas Painting and Construction
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Audubon Park, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"I am very impressed with Papa's. They were wonderful to work with, did a great job & encouraged me to call them for anything. I am getting a quote from them to screen in a portion of my deck. They painted/stained my deck & large fence."
Painted entire home
Painted exterior of home
Exterior painting
Privacy fence build
Privacy fence build

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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Painter Bros of East Louisville
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Audubon Park, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Painter Bros of East Louisville is a professional painting company dedicated to transforming homes and businesses across Central Kentucky. We provide high-quality interior and exterior painting services for both residential and commercial properties.\n\nOur mission is simple: to deliver exceptional results with reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail. Whether it's refreshing a single room, enhancing curb appeal, or managing large-scale commercial projects, our team has the expertise and commitment to get the job done right the first time.\n\nWe pride ourselves on clear communication, clean job sites, and customer satisfaction from start to finish. Backed by the trusted Painter Bros brand, we combine local care with national standards, ensuring every client receives top-notch service.\n\nIf you're looking for painters who show up on time, respect your space, and deliver lasting quality, Painter Bros of East Louisville is the partner you can count on.\n

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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.

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.

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.

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

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. 

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