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Avatar for Nick Waskul Painting, LLC
Nick Waskul Painting, LLC
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Dexter, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Nick after seeing his work on a neighboring property, and talking with the property owner. He has done a couple of jobs for us, and we will be using his services again. He is not the least expensive option for painting, but he is a thorough professional, and you get your money's worth. He is a meticulous worker, and communicates effectively about the work to be done, potential problems, and solutions. His approach is professional but friendly, and he is courteous, honest, and pleasant to work with."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Quality Painting Solutions, LLC
Quality Painting Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Dexter, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Quality Painting Solutions came highly recommended from our local paint store and did an outstanding job painting the exterior of our home. Josh and his team provided both top notch, professional work and the best customer service. Josh is very knowledgeable, highly responsive and answered all of our questions. We would highly recommend Quality Painting Solutions!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for A P Painting and Construction LLC
A P Painting and Construction LLC
4.4(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Dexter, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He didn't end up painting because of his unresponsiveness. We were fine with his price and were interested in giving him our business. He seemed like a nice guy but I would have appreciated a follow up communication saying he was too busy or didn't want to do the job.
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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Pinnacle House Painters, LLC
4.4(
56
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Dexter, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan and his team were superb. They were responsive, timely, and always willing to go the extra mile. 100% professional. The paint job is just great, and they left the space cleaner than when they entered it. Definitely will use them again."
614 Fountain
611 Hiscock
 Finished
7872 Creek Bend
1515 Pontiac Trail

+16

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for 360 Painting of Ann Arbor
360 Painting of Ann Arbor
5.0(
9
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Dexter, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"360 painting is very professional . This was my first experience with whole house painting. They guided me every step . A very positive experience. The painting crew was very attentive to detail and left my home clean and tidy."
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+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GREAT LAKES BUILDING SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+1 more

Serving Dexter, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional in their approach to painting my 15 room house. They moved all my furniture to paint then returned it to its original location. They cleaned up the work zones each evening. They were friendly and listened to my suggestions and concerns. I highly recommend them for painting."
Miller rd
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+35

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Painting 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.

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.

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.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.

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