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Painting by Don
4.8(
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Best experience we have had with a contractor. Delivered every thing ask and more Painted our house in record time. Results could not have been better. Also did a great job staining the deck. Don is great to work with!"
Exterior Painting
Interior Work
Decks & Patios
Doors
Painting by Don

+125

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Wash Property Cleaning Services
4.8(
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They power washed and stained our deck. Excellent job!! They didnâ t rush anything and answered all my husbands concerns/questions. Joe was totally involved in the job and making sure it was done right. Would most definitely use again."
deck project
after washing and sanding
 used primer to fill cracks 
replaced upper platform
painted and ready to hoist guests.
deck project
deck project

+52

Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Painting
5.0(
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Serving Traverse 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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clearwater Handyman & Outdoor Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

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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 time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Taylor'd Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired a company highly reviewed on this site that walked off the job site prior to even starting, claiming he didn't charge enough as we negotiated the price. I waited 2 weeks to start this job and now I had no contractor. I called Dave Taylor early on a Monday afternoon for a quote, he showed up later that day. Monday evening he called and asked if he could start on Tuesday morning (!), when the other guy was to actually start painting. Dave and John showed up at 8:30 and the job was completed by noon on Wednesday. Taylor'd Painting was to start a 2 week job and he literally squeezed us in. I didn't feel I was in a position to negotiate a price, but we did I think we're both quite satisfied. I can't say enough about these guys, hire them today!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Adams Custom Painting, LLC
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You should refinish your deck to maintain its appearance, durability, and longevity. Refinishing your deck protects the wood from foot traffic and the elements. It also helps extend its life span by keeping rot, mildew, and termites at bay. By maintaining your deck, you can avoid the cost of replacing your deck sooner. A refinished deck also looks great and restores some of its original beauty.

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.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

If you have a smooth, already bonded concrete surface, painting a concrete pool deck can be a great way to brighten up the area and add longevity. If the surface has another covering or a different type of paint has been used previously, you won’t be able to paint it without removing the existing coating. Wooden decks benefit from painting as it helps to keep them watertight. Quality pool deck paints also help make the surface less slippery and less likely to gather mold and mildew or prematurely crack.

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.

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