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Avatar for CLS Painting
CLS Painting
4.7(
60
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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 Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Larry was courteous, personable, very knowledgeable and professional. He was prompt and thorough. He power washed and stained all 3 of our decks at our cottage, gave us good advice on selecting products used and how to maintain afterward. We highly recommend CLS Painting."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Painting by Don
4.8(
75
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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 Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Don and his crew just recently finished the exterior stain project on our home. Our specific thoughts: 1. Pricing was fair and Don billed exactly as he said he would; no surprises. 2. Incredibly competent, professional, and courteous crew. We had a great deal of "high" work (3 stories) and they accomplished this amazingly. Don played the point and regularly communicated with my wife and me. 3. In addition to staining, we had a great deal of cedar trim damaged by woodpeckers--Don and crew replaced the damaged trim and did an excellent job. 4. Don and crew showed up when they said they would, and finished on time--all positives. In conclusion, my wife and I would highly recommend Painting by Don if you need exterior work done. They are pros."
Exterior Painting
Interior Work
Decks & Patios
Doors
Painting by Don

+125

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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JC Color painting LLC
5.0(
14
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very pleased with the deck refinishing! They were dependable and did a great job at a competitive rate, No complaints!"
Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Painting
5.0(
16
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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 Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryanâ s been doing it for 20 years and we is very professional and knows his stuff"
Exterior log home
Commercial bowling alley
Commercial bowling alley
Commercial bowling alley
Commercial bowling alley

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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Clearwater Handyman & Outdoor Solutions
4.6(
12
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Tyler and his crew went out of their way to get the job done in time for our event with great quality work! They made sure that the job was done to our satisfaction and Tyler and his crew are all super folks and easy to have around! We will definitely hire them again!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Adams Custom Painting, LLC
5.0(
7
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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 Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A great experience! We had our entire interior painted by Chris’s employees, Brandon, Tim and Magnus. These guys were fantastic and treated our property with respect. Just great work! I would highly recommend Adams Painting to anyone as they do all kinds of painting and staining. Check out their webpage! Susan Belanger"
Entryway into living room
Custom staircase
Custom staircase
Loft over living room
Living room lighting decor

+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Up North Handyman
5.0(
4
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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 Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"TJ got ahold of me very quickly and came out and fixed my door that wasn?t shutting right. Works great and shuts beautifully now! Also had a couple pieces of a fence I need repaired and stained and he was able to do that! It all looks great and works as should! He?s the guy you want to hire very professional and does great work! Fair priced also!"
Beach house
Beach house
Exterior wall and deck
Exterior wall and deck
Exterior wall and deck

+3

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LaPierre Services, LLC
4.3(
14
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were on time and did what they said they were going to do."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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TJS PAINTING LLC
5.0(
3
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Incredible company. I would highly recommend TJs"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thomas Painting
5.0(
2
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jeff is a true professional. His work is exceptional, as is his work ethic. He painted the entire interior of our house and his prices are very reasonable. You cant go wrong with Thomas Painting!"
Exterior
Exterior
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+4

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

Painting a damaged pool deck is not recommended if the substrate is crumbling, cracking, spalling, or otherwise actively deteriorating. Continuing deterioration will result in the paint also delaminating or flaking off the damaged surface. Minor damage such as chips or hairline cracks that are not actively deteriorating can often be repaired enough to paint over. A damaged pool deck with a lot of cracking and deterioration should be replaced for best results.

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.

Ensure gutters and downspouts remain clean, monitor wall integrity, and promptly address any arising imperfections or peels concept permanence rooted.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

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