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Avatar for Desatnik Decorating
Desatnik Decorating
4.8(
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+5 more

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jeff and his team do a great job and I have used them often for several projects including painting, plaster repair, drywall, skim coating, carpentry, and custom staining to match existing woodwork. Jeff is very detail oriented and works with you to get the exact end product you are looking for. I highly recommend Desatnik Decorating."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Elevated Painting Solutions
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. \nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. \nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

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Response time2 days
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for CDJ Remodeling
CDJ Remodeling
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Chris and his team painted a deck with multiple wood walkways leading off the deck, stained a lattice, and they also stained the wood that we have on a building that we use for a patio/entertainment area. There was a lot of work involved with these projects. They handled the job quickly and with perfection! Awesome work! The wood looks new again has a beautiful natural glow to it! We will for sure use Chris and his crew for many future projects!"
Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Frank's Custom Remodeling, LTD
Frank's Custom Remodeling, LTD
4.6(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank provided excellent customer service, as well as, an outstanding completed project. From painting my entire condo, installing new flooring throughout the main floor, completely redoing the bathroom including removing the tub and installing a beautiful walk in shower, to installing a new kitchen sink and counter tops, I am more than pleased. I would definitely hire Frank for any future job. Strongly recommend Frank and his team."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family ran and owned business that covers the Central and Northeastern parts of Ohio. . We have been in this business for over 10 years, and specialize in everything under your roof, including but not limited to; drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical, flooring, hardwood refinishing, garage repair, sliding glass door repair, and much more. We also offer basic exterior work such as gutter cleaning, power washing, deck repairs, and stucco repair. We also offer a guarantee at 1 year minimum warranty on all work we have completed. We take pride in meeting our clients needs and schedules in order to make you need to do as little as possible. We guarantee that you are our number one priority all the way through job completion, will offer you high quality and the most competitive price and that we will go above and beyond to make sure no ends are left undone. We sincerely enjoy what we do, and we look forward to helping you with your next project!

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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ATI Construction & Repair
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andy does it all. He painted every square foot of our home, including trim and doors. Repaired trim and drywall. Installed appliances. Hung fans and light fixtures. And more! The quality of work is outstanding and his attention to detail is exceptional. We are asking Andy to work on exterior matters this Spring and Summer. Andy cleans up at the end of each day. He is meticulous and being very picky homeowners, we appreciate the quality of his work."
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Painting questions, answered by experts

If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a kitchen remodel, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home. 

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

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. 

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

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