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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MQ Painting was very professional in every aspect of the work they completed for us. They power washed every surface prior to painting. All surfaces were sanded or scraped as needed. Two coats of stain we applied to all surfaces. The garage doors were stripped, stained and varnished. The deck railings were completely replaced and painted on a very large deck. Originally, Jose thought only a portion of the railing spindles needed to be replaced. As the job proceeded it was apparent that all spindles and railing wood needed to be replaced. The only additional charge was for the materials, not for labor even though every spindle needed to be individually cut from larger pieces of lumber. MQ was the only painting contractor who bid on our paint job who was willing to do all the woodwork repairs needed on the deck. Other contractors said we'd need to have someone repair the deck and then they would paint it. We appreciated working with just one contractor. Their painting and carpentry work was top notch. All workers were neat, punctual and conscientious. All materials and tools were picked up and stored at the end of every work day. I discovered MQ Painting through Angie's List. I highly recommend MQ Painting and would absolutely hire them again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
MVO Painters
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional, quick, and went above and beyond giving reccomendations and keeping the work site clean. Painted the exterior of my home including soffets, gutters, shutters, garage doors, and staining brick. We have had so many compliments! Would definitely reccomend and use again!"
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+159

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Envision Professional Painting and Staining, LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Ramon and his crew did a fantastic job staining my deck and whitewashing the interior of my gazebo. In addition he pointed out other areas of the exterior of my home that needed attention which he also took care of. I plan on having Ramon come back to do some interior painting this fall after he completes his exterior jobs."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Santiago Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santiago Painting did a fantastic job staining our deck! We had some problems with color matching and they were patient and helpful. They always responded quickly to our communications and were very knowledgeable. I will always use them if I need work done and highly recommend them! If you are looking for high quality and efficiency, hire Santiago Painting!"
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Culver's Painting LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I used this company for four different times and they always made a excellent job, plus they are very clean. The last ones was for my fence and unfortunately I had some issues with my neighbor but, because the professionalism and the support this company gave to me, I was able to complete the stain and my fence and now it looks great. I highly recommend this company."
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Valencia Painting & More LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was looking for an affordable highly rated painter that I could trust to help me paint the inside of my first home. After looking at reviews I knew there was no where else to go except Valencia Painting. Sergio was highly attentive, great with communication and did an amazing job and a great price! Would recommend to everybody I know! Thanks again!"
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Response time7 hrs
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Cloudland Reflections LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Family owned business with over 5 years of experience handling all your Cabinet Refacing/Restoration, Carpentry - Unfinished, Carpentry - Woodworking, Framing, for residential and commercial.

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JPS Quality Painting, LLC
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Juan and his crew are outstanding. My house and barn look like jewel boxes. And not a drop of paint spilled anywhere! They protected all shrubbery and decks with drop cloths and cut back branches where they needed to be. The crew was polite and efficient. Quick to discern and repair previously unnoticed problems. Their price was very fair and reasonable. Power washed, scraped, primed, and 2 coats of paint in 5 days. We bought the paint -- Behr Premium. Hire this crew. You'll be glad you did. If I could give them 10 stars, I would."
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+4

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

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.

Always wait until the morning dew has dried before you stain your deck. The stain needs a fully dry surface to sink into.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

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