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Avatar for Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing LLC
Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+5 more

Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an exterior that was in very bad shape with some unique needs, P old hardy concrete board that lost it's paint. Owner Matthew researched with Hirshfield Paint store how to best paint the concrete siding. He did a thorough, high quality job in a timely way with great communication. We obtained multiple bids and Matt's price was better than most. We highly recommend this painting business. Matt is the real deal."
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Interior Painting

+46

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Tkon Restorations LLC
Tkon Restorations LLC
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Tkon Restorations is a professional painting and finishing company serving Park Rapids, Minnesota and the surrounding areas. We specialize in high-quality residential and commercial painting, including interior and exterior painting, drywall priming, trim and door finishing, cabinet painting, and wood staining and clear coating.\n\nOur focus is on craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail. Whether it's new construction, remodels, or repaint projects, we take pride in delivering clean, durable finishes that enhance and protect your home or business. We work closely with homeowners, builders, and property managers to ensure projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.\n\nAt Tkon Restorations, our goal is simple: provide professional results, honest communication, and workmanship our customers can trust.

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Garage door repaint

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Zoller Custom Coatings & Residential Specialists, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a beautiful job. They follow through with what was agree with. They cleaned up after the job. I am very please with our painting. Easy to work with and job cost reasonable! I will use again!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JLP Unlimited LLC
JLP Unlimited LLC
4.5(
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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 Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely happy both times with the quality of the work as well as the durability of the paint products used. They communicated with me throughout the process and were professional, dependable and trustworthy. I would use them again and would not hesitate to recommend them to a friend. My house looks brand new!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

The best finish for wrought iron railings is either a semi-gloss or a gloss sheen, as each offers good durability against rain, wind, heat, cold, and snow. 

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

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