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Avatar for Northstar Painting and Sandblasting

Northstar Painting and Sandblasting

4.71(
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Northstar Painting and Sandblasting

4.71(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our painting and sandblasting and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"I have had Northstar do two jobs. Exterior, they did my soffits last summer. This winter I had them back to do my bathroom. They are easy to work with, their prices are fair, and they get you on the schedule and get your painting done in a very reasonable time frame."

Monte H on February 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our painting and sandblasting and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"I have had Northstar do two jobs. Exterior, they did my soffits last summer. This winter I had them back to do my bathroom. They are easy to work with, their prices are fair, and they get you on the schedule and get your painting done in a very reasonable time frame."

Monte H on February 2024

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Bester Painting LLC

5.00(
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Bester Painting LLC

5.00(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was an excellent quality of work. They were professional. They come when they said they would and did an excellent work. They were great."

Beth w on January 2022

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was an excellent quality of work. They were professional. They come when they said they would and did an excellent work. They were great."

Beth w on January 2022

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B & L Painting and Flooring

5.00(
6
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B & L Painting and Flooring

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We're painting the town red!  Tired of your home feeling as drab as a Monday morning?  Let us breathe new life into your space! We are a new painting and flooring company on the Iron Range. We've been in the painting and flooring industry for a combined 29 years and are excited to help you with your needs. From fresh coats of paint to stunning new floors, we've got you covered. So ditch the DIY disasters and let the pros handle it. Ready to transform your home? Give us a call today!  218-440-4881

"We were so happy with the work B & L Painting did for us! They have an excellent work ethic and terrific attention to detail. They communicated with us to confirm every step, and they got the work done ahead of schedule. We would definitely hire this team again because they were both friendly and professional throughout our project."

Patrice Curtiss c on May 2025

We're painting the town red!  Tired of your home feeling as drab as a Monday morning?  Let us breathe new life into your space! We are a new painting and flooring company on the Iron Range. We've been in the painting and flooring industry for a combined 29 years and are excited to help you with your needs. From fresh coats of paint to stunning new floors, we've got you covered. So ditch the DIY disasters and let the pros handle it. Ready to transform your home? Give us a call today!  218-440-4881

"We were so happy with the work B & L Painting did for us! They have an excellent work ethic and terrific attention to detail. They communicated with us to confirm every step, and they got the work done ahead of schedule. We would definitely hire this team again because they were both friendly and professional throughout our project."

Patrice Curtiss c on May 2025

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Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN LLP

4.33(
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Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN LLP

4.33(
6
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Tyler made it possible to get the house reroofed within my deadline. Given that I had to make arrangements and sign contract from a distance, I was especially pleased "

Mary Kay K on December 2025

Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Tyler made it possible to get the house reroofed within my deadline. Given that I had to make arrangements and sign contract from a distance, I was especially pleased "

Mary Kay K on December 2025

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Velocity Wash LLC

5.00(
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Velocity Wash LLC

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer.

"The price was fair and with great results."

Madison B on October 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer.

"The price was fair and with great results."

Madison B on October 2024

Keith Brubaker Contracting

5.00(
1
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Keith Brubaker Contracting

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Keith Brubaker Contracting is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As experts in the field, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We hired Max Brubaker to sand and stain our large deck and front porch. We had other bidders but Max so impressed us with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness, we hired him on the spot. Max is thorough, worked hard for long days and regularly checked in to make sure we knew the next step and to answer questions. He welcomed feedback and wanted us to be satisfied. Max is a young man who takes pride in quality work. Our finished deck is gorgeous! Max Brubaker will not disappoint you. Highly recommend"

Bill and Helen S on May 2021

Keith Brubaker Contracting is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As experts in the field, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We hired Max Brubaker to sand and stain our large deck and front porch. We had other bidders but Max so impressed us with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness, we hired him on the spot. Max is thorough, worked hard for long days and regularly checked in to make sure we knew the next step and to answer questions. He welcomed feedback and wanted us to be satisfied. Max is a young man who takes pride in quality work. Our finished deck is gorgeous! Max Brubaker will not disappoint you. Highly recommend"

Bill and Helen S on May 2021

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Bending brushes

5.00(
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Bending brushes

5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bending Brushes, is a locally owned and operated company that provides high-quality interior painting for residential and commercial customers in Cohasset, MN and surrounding areas. Whether you need a fresh coat of paint for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, office, or any other space, we have the skills, experience, and equipment to handle any project, big or small. We use only the best materials and products, and we guarantee your satisfaction with our work. Our team of professional painters is friendly, reliable, and respectful of your property. We offer free estimates, competitive prices, and flexible scheduling. Contact us today to get started on your next painting project!

"Professional, on time, above and beyond expectation. Would do it again!"

Dave T on July 2024

Bending Brushes, is a locally owned and operated company that provides high-quality interior painting for residential and commercial customers in Cohasset, MN and surrounding areas. Whether you need a fresh coat of paint for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, office, or any other space, we have the skills, experience, and equipment to handle any project, big or small. We use only the best materials and products, and we guarantee your satisfaction with our work. Our team of professional painters is friendly, reliable, and respectful of your property. We offer free estimates, competitive prices, and flexible scheduling. Contact us today to get started on your next painting project!

"Professional, on time, above and beyond expectation. Would do it again!"

Dave T on July 2024

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Northwoods Custom Builders

5.00(
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Northwoods Custom Builders

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida

"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"

Elizabeth F on April 2024

AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida

"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"

Elizabeth F on April 2024

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Deck Staining 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.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

You have a couple of options when choosing a durable pool deck coating. Epoxy is common and offers excellent stain and water resistance. Epoxy also withstands high temperatures and UV lighting, making it ideal for sunny spots. You can also add a coating to cement, which significantly lowers the temperature of the concrete, is environmentally safe, and makes cleanup a breeze.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

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