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College Works Painting - Madison
4.3(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cameron did a superior job on our deck painting. There were lots of challenges with the shortage of paint, height of the deck above ground, and inclement weather. He was persistent, reliable and had excellent communication skills. We are very pleased with his honesty and work ethic."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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PETERS PAINTING CONTRACTORS
4.9(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Eric Peters is very knowledgeable and a joy to work with. They use the best products to assure a long lasting finish, and applied very carefully to avoid splashing stain on siding. I would trust them with any painting project. I couldn't be happier with the result."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Madison
4.9(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Five Star Paining in McFarland is a superb, outstanding company. They showed up on time, worked efficiently and was extremely pleasant to work with. They moved all the deck furniture and grills and didn’t say a word when my dog accidentally walked through the primer. I don’t ever see myself needing another painting company other than Five Star!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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1451 Dale Painting
4.7(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Martin, Josh and the rest of the team painted about 2/3 of our house interior. They were excellent with their communication, showed up when they said they could start, completed the large project timely and did a great job throughout all rooms. Highly recommend them for your painting needs!!!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Diaz Painting
5.0(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carlos and his team completed the project earlier than originally planned and did an excellent job! They kept me up to date about what's going on and also did a minor repair for us for our deck painting project."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Madison WI
4.8(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Not only did they paint my deck they replaced all rotted boards and hand rails. I was going to put on a new deck as my is 30 years old but now no nee"
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Response time4 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Michael's Painting
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The garage floor had already been done once with Epoxy and so I didn't know whether they could do it again. They were able to clean my garage floor and apply the new Epoxy without any problems. They also were professional and really paid attention to detail. I would hire them again."
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Exterior Painting
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+39

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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VR Painting & Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rolando and his team were excellent to work with. Very responsive, professional, and efficient. The work looked great when complete and was reasonably priced for the job. There were a couple areas missed that I didn't catch until after they had left (they were painting a rental unit for me, not my primary residence); I think those were simply a miscommunication, I had no concern that those were intentionally skipped, and they were easy for me to touch up on my own. I would definitely hire them again for future painting projects!"
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+213

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ultra Painting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kenzie and his crew did an excellent job. We had a board to replace on our deck, and then they cleaned and stained our deck. They were also fantastic about clean-up everyday. We are definitely going to be hiring them for more work on our house."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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PoundPros, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Pound Pros was very professional and very easy to work with. Built me a beautiful deck beyond what I could imagine. Will definitely be hiring then again for future projects"
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Ceiling Tile

+15

Response time50 mins
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Eggshell and satin finishes are best for porches because they sit in the sweet spot between scuffable matte and distracting high gloss. Your porch sees a fair amount of wear and tear, so you don’t want paint that’ll show every mark like matte, but you don’t want to be blinded by glossy paint in the sun either. Eggshell and satin have durability and a look that sits nicely in the middle.

For homes in areas with extreme weather, high heat, or intense sun exposure, high-quality acrylic paint is the best option. Acrylic paint is durable, resistant to both heat and cold, and provides a protective barrier with excellent UV resistance. For best results, look for acrylics that contain natural earth pigments, which are better suited for resisting sun damage. While oil-based paint is also durable, it can be prone to fading in high heat and can become too viscous to apply easily in cold temperatures. Additionally, choosing a neutral or light color like gray, beige, or white can help, as these colors absorb less heat than darker shades.

Provided conditions are ideal, staining an entire deck should take as little as a couple of hours and up to a couple of days to apply and cure. Additional procedures, like sealing a deck or using additional treatments, may extend the project by a few additional days.

Avoid using cleaning products that are abrasive or contain bleach or acidic components on composite decking to avoid discoloration. Early-generation Trex decking isn’t designed to handle pressure washer cleaning—and if you use them on second-generation boards, always use a low setting to avoid the risk of damage that can risk voiding your warranty.

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