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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

"I had College Works come out for a small project, just to stain my deck. I dealt with Alex who was nice and knowledgeable. I was impressed by his professionalism being as young as he was. Everything went smoothly, communication was great, his painting crew was top notch and the quality of the paint job was just what I expected. I would recommend College Works and would not hesitate to hire them again myself."
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Exterior Painting

+12

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
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Madison
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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."
Exterior Painting
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

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.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

If your biggest concern is making sure your deck doesn’t show dirt, opt for a darker neutral color that blends in well with your surrounding landscape. A rich brown or dark grey are both good options that work with a variety of house colors. A high-quality acrylic paint is easy to clean and maintain, so it might be worth spending the money on.

While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there’s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

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