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CLS Painting
4.7(
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Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

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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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Precision Painting
5.0(
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Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

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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%
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Adams Custom Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam's painting coated my ceilings, including the cathedral ceiling, and stairways. They look brand new. The crew carefully moved everything. Covered what could not be moved. Even vacuumed before they put all the furniture back. Chris is very easy to work with. He even made recommendations to save me money. The crew is very pleasant, really hard working. And all for a good price. I don't know what else you could ask for."
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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TJS PAINTING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

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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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Thomas Painting
5.0(
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Serving Rapid City, 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
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

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.

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.

Yes, they provide design insights that enhance space utility and visual appeal.

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