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Avatar for CLS Painting
CLS Painting
4.7(
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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 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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Painting by Don
4.7(
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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 is a real gentleman. He is old school and a class act! His crew is very professional and their attention to detail is bar none, the best I have seen in many decades! Don reviewed what needed to be done in very specific terms and executed the project exactly as he described it. Other aspects of his scope of work was wood repair, deck restoration, chimney restoration and flashing repairs, interior painting and water damage restoration. All were executed flawlessly! I highly recommend Don and have already booked him to do more work on my older cottage on Torch Lake. Thank you Don!"
Exterior Painting
Interior Work
Decks & Patios
Doors
Painting by Don

+125

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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JC Color painting LLC
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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 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%
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Padilla Custom Painting, LLC
4.1(
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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 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Great Work At Great Price! A fresh coat of paint or stain can bring new life to rooms, add curb appeal to your homes, and help protect your investment for years to come. We are happy to bid on all types of painting, staining and power washing projects in the Traverse City area. We will meet with you, at your convenience, and provide you with a free, written, detailed estimate no surprise charges added after the fact.\n Locally owned and operated, we are a small company with big capabilities, .

Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids

+10

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Precision Painting
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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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Adams Custom Painting, LLC
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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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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 prompt, reliable and reasonably priced. I really liked the crew."
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(
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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

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

The best type of paint for concrete exterior surfaces like concrete porches, steps, or walkways is high-quality exterior-grade paint with strong weather resistance. Acrylic latex blends with tiny anti-slip particles will help create an anti-slip coating for your concrete porch. This type of paint will stand up best to the elements, especially rain, snow, and ice. An exterior epoxy will also help strengthen your concrete porch.

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.

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.

Constant exposure to inclement weather conditions can damage your deck, causing it to fade, warp, or crack over time. Regular maintenance keeps it looking and performing its best. That means giving it a good cleaning and applying a quality sealant or wood treatment to help defend against moisture, sun damage, and everyday wear.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

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