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Avatar for Prestige Painting and Decorating
Prestige Painting and Decorating
4.4(
71
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Backus, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prestige Painting removed built up stain and paint from our concrete patios and put on new stain. They turned out great, I was very happy with the end result. Kevin was great to work with and kept me up to date on how the project was going since the work was being done at our lake home and I was not there. I definitely will be using them again for other painting projects."
Full deck restoration
Deck and furniture
Boat house
White washed
Cedarabsolutly beautiful home

+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JLP Unlimited LLC
JLP Unlimited LLC
4.5(
54
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Backus, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Jared and Paula couldn’t have went any better and I love my new kitchen! They were on time, communicated daily even when I had a ton of questions choosing a color. I am so impressed with the quality and durability of my cabinets. They even painted my kitchen for free! I will definitely use them again in the near future!"
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+28

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for L3 Painting, LLC
L3 Painting, LLC
5.0(
3
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving Backus, 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%
Avatar for Boreal Brushworks
Boreal Brushworks
5.0(
8
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Backus, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scott was wonderful, he called right away to get us an estimate, he was able to get us on his schedule in a very timely manner, started right on time and was very particular about his work. Because we are retired we were home while Scott was working,he is very professional and personable. We wouldnâ t call anyone else for painting. We definitely give him a 10+!!! R&K Wagner"
light and shadow
finished
primer and paint ready
sharp lines
deep red

+17

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for EcoBlast Green, LLC
EcoBlast Green, LLC
4.9(
7
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Backus, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We loved working with EcoBlast! They painted our exposed basement ceiling matte black. Mike was really easy to communicate with; he replied quickly and worked with our scheduling needs. Cody and the other gentleman who came to do the work prepped the space well, were thorough in their work, and were polite and curteous. The next day we discovered a tricky duct that didn’t take the paint well on the joints and they responded quickly to come and do a repair. Our ceiling looks fantastic; we are very pleased with the work."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Richard Daniel Andrus
Richard Daniel Andrus
5.0(
2
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Backus, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Richard did an excellent job painting. He is an amazing painter. His personality is great. I must say my husband and I have made a friend for life. He did everything I asked for. He gave me great ideas and great advice. I spent a long time picking out colors and he was extremely patient and helpful. We had the best experience anyone could ask for. I would recommend him over and over again. Thank you Rich."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Snakenberg Contracting Inc
Snakenberg Contracting Inc
5.0(
6
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Backus, 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

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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

DIY is possible with proper tools and knowledge, but professionals can ensure even application and high-quality results, saving time and hassle.

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.

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. 

Applying a sealer or topcoat after staining wood is highly recommended, though not always strictly required. A sealer protects the wood from moisture, UV rays, and weather-related issues, which is especially important for outdoor surfaces like decks and fences. It also enhances the stain's durability, prevents fading over time, and gives the wood a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. For some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection needed. It's always best to check the stain manufacturer's recommendations and consider the wood's intended use and exposure when deciding whether to apply a sealer.

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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