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RFL Painting
5.0(
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Serving Kalkaska, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"John and his team arrived when they said they would, got down to business and did the agreed upon work. His prices are fair and competitive. He is respectful and honest. I plan on having him do some more work for me in the future."
My jobs
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+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Painting
5.0(
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Serving Kalkaska, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Precision Painting stain the exterior cedar on our home and paint exterior doors. We were very happy with his work. We're going to have him do some interior painting this winter."
Exterior log home
Commercial bowling alley
Commercial bowling alley
Commercial bowling alley
Commercial bowling alley

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clearwater Handyman & Outdoor Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Kalkaska, 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 rate85%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TJS PAINTING LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Kalkaska, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Tarren completed several small painting projects. Interior and exterior. Worked patiently and promptly to accommodate our time frame. Clean up completed daily. Nice work at a fair price."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sean & Sons Home Services
5.0(
3
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Serving Kalkaska, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kept us updated on the work progress. My wife and I are very, very happy with the way the deck turned out. Did a fantastic job. Would hire him again without question!! Would recommend Sean and Sons for any deck work. have had many compliments on how it turned out."
Pressure washing
Pressure washing
After stain
After stain
Full restoration

+12

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

Pressure-treated wood lasts at least 10 years, but with the right care and treatment, it can last as long as 40 years. Painting the boards is one way to increase the lifespan of pressure-treated wood. The layer of paint provides extra protection for the wood against the exterior elements and insects.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

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