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Avatar for Five Star Painting of Madison
Five Star Painting of Madison
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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 Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"Five Star Painting was highly efficient and helpful throughout the process. Their explanations of the process, information on the procedure and paint/ stain choice, flexible scheduling, commitment to follow agreed-upon schedules, were welcome. They delivered a fantastic product, this with minimal interference with our own life routine, and at a highly competitive cost. I would recommand them to anyone interested in outdoor or indoor painting services."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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PETERS PAINTING CONTRACTORS
4.9(
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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 Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the painting project Peters Painting Contractors completed in our older home (it was built in 1947). The crew are skilled craftsmen who were a pleasure to have in our home. They took the time to prep- repairing several areas of plaster ceilings and walls, sanding and cleaning baseboards and taping areas to protect non-painted surfaces. They used quality materials to paint two large rooms, the ceiling in a third room, and lots of trim. The result is beautiful! They completed the job promptly at a reasonable cost. We highly recommend Peters Painting Contractors."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ultra Painting, LLC
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kenzie did an outstanding job of planning and coordinating all aspects of the project, including arranging services such as a visit from a designer who brought paint swatches. The painter, Luis Ruiz, was definitely an expert, who did a flawless job of painting and provided extra services such as taking down and re-hanging mini blinds. I would recommend Ultra Painting to anyone who wants a complete, hassle free painting job."
Ceiling Repaint
Master Bedroom
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Southeast Homeworks
Southeast Homeworks
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Louis was very friendly and inquisitive during his walkthrough and was very forthright in the estimate provided. On our appointed day, Colin was prompt, friendly, and very skilled in getting our paint jobs done. We are very satisfied with the results and would recommend Southeast Homeworks and use their services again."
Geometric Mural 1
Geometric Mural 2
Dining Area
Classic Kitchen
Kitchen & Dining

+42

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

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. 

Painting or staining protects fences from environmental damage, enhances durability, and improves curb appeal with a fresh, customized look.

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. 

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