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Avatar for L3 Painting, LLC
L3 Painting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob reached out to me to discuss the painting project I had in mind. He listened well and offered his thoughts in exchange. Bob is very amiable and easy to converse with and seemed as excited as me to work on the project. I did not hire any painters from the list provided to me due to budget constraints. Bob would have been my first choice because if his friendliness and his bid was the lowest offered and the most detailed."
Deck Refinisn
Deck Refinisn
Deck Refinisn
Deck Refinisn
Deck Refinisn

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
R and R Painting and Window Cleaning
5.0(
3
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargePainting or Staining - Small ProjectsSpecialty Painting - Mural or Trompe Loeil+1 more

Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

R and R Painting and Window Cleaning provides a wide variety of services available for residential property. We use quality products to create a beautiful new home in a timely manner. \n \nClean Up? No problem, we take care of everything, from start to finish. You will be pleasantly surprised at the way we leave our job site and work areas... the only change you'll see is the beautiful job we've done. So call a company that will get the job done right and right now!!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Snakenberg Contracting Inc
5.0(
6
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was interrupted the first time I tried to fill out this questionnaire and wasn’t able to find out how to get it back instead of having to start over, so my comments this time will be shorter. He called very soon after I put in a request for a handyman and I’m very very satisfied with the quality of his work. He’s very professional and meticulous with his work. Of course there were issues with installing a door from the old family farmhouse into a doorway in my house in town. He’s skilled in figuring out how to solve the problems he encountered."
Deck 1
Deck 2
Siding and windows 2025
Siding and windows 2025
Siding and windows 2025

+14

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for CT Tile & More
CT Tile & More
5.0(
3
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"I recently hired CT Tile & flooring for a variety of tasks around our home and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final touches, their professionalism and attention to detail stood out. I highly recommend them!"
Ceramic Tile Project
Remodeling - Bathroom Project
Bathroom Remodels, Ceramic Tile Project
Ceramic Tile Project
Remodeling - Bathroom Project

+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Staining a fence is less expensive than painting a fence due to the cost of materials and the longevity of the finish. Stain not only lasts longer than paint without chipping or peeling, but you also won’t have to put in the extra time and cost to prime the surface first. 

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.

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