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Top-Rated Painters in Saint James - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Luncsford Painting, LLC
Luncsford Painting, LLC
5.0(
12
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Saint James, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Credit card accepted

"We hired Luncsford Painting for Vacant unit paintings, new construction painting and exterior paintings for a large multifamily communities. He always communicated well, provided superior work and his prices matched his quality, if not better. I would definitely use their services again if given the opportunity!"
Miller
Miller
Licking Mo job
Bedroom
Bath

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Mas Paint Contracting
Mas Paint Contracting
4.8(
19
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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 Saint James, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Mike was absolutely fantastic and a true professional the entire time. Our job we had him do was definitely not easy and took some time but he made it look absolutely amazing. He took time to fill the cracks with caulking and even helped us take down an ugly awning We will definitely be using mike again for our painting needs moving forward."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

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. 

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.

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again. 

Whitewashing isn’t permanent, but it can last for a long, long time. When you apply it correctly or have a seasoned pro whitewash your brick, whitewashing can last for 20 to 30 years or longer. Whitewash is very durable and typically requires little maintenance, making it a great project for most DIYers.

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