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Schippers Painting
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Dorr, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Professional, quick, beautiful painting job. Cleaned up after he was finished. On time and very efficient. Would recommend him to anyone."
Finshed Exterior
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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DuraPro Painting, LLC
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Dorr, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Randy and his crew were superb to work with. They did a wonderful job painting the interior of my condo - all of the ceilings and walls, and paid attention to details. Everyone was professional and very easy to work with. I would not hesitate to contract with Durapro again or to refer them to others."
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Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Trueline Painting & Coatings
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Dorr, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing work by Trueline Painting & Coating!Him and his team did an absolutely amazing job painting my rooms! They were professional, did a great job, and the rooms look so fresh, clean, and beautiful. I’m extremely happy with how everything turned out. I would definitely recommend Trueline Painting & Coating to anyone looking for great-quality painting work! 🏠"
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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.

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.

If your cedar fence is new, don’t delay. Unlike treated pine, you don’t need to wait months for the wood to dry out for it to accept stain. With cedar, the sooner, the better. Seal cedar within two weeks of installation to prevent the sun from fading its red color.

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.

You should stain both sides of your fence to get the full benefits. Fences often fall along property lines, so you may want to save a buck by leaving your neighbor’s side in the dust. If you do that, all you get is a slightly better view. Moisture and UV rays can still sneak in through the side that’s unpainted or worn down and damage your fence. Rot and rust will spread, even if you can’t see it from your side of the lawn.

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