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Premier Painting
4.2(
57
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a really awesome job we’re very happy with the job-the guys we’re great, hardworking and went above and beyond to get our project done before the cold season. Highly recommended"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JHW PAINTING SERVICES LLC
4.9(
11
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t praise Julian’s work enough. I was very pleased and look forward to having him back in the near future. He was prompt, persistent and proficient with an eye for detail, while focusing on the job at hand. Watching the care he took in his painting, including removing old paint coatings, applying various finishes, including primer, sealer and two coats of high quality paints, he also took the time to obtain the desired color needed. Along with all this, his pricing was more than fair for a job well done. Also, something you don’t experience everyday is, he wouldn’t accept my check until I approved all his work. In closing, I sound like an advertisement, but I’m trying to make the point of how pleased I was with his work. Thanks again Julian. See you again soon for some interior painting I need done."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Westwood Services
4.5(
139
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his crew at Westwood
Services really helped us out of a tight spot when we bought our new home. We
bought our current house, and moving day was in two weeks. We thought that gave
us time to repaint the interior of our house as the colors were not to our
taste. We came in and repainted the master bedroom, when we realized that we would
not be able to do the rest before moving day. I had already contracted with
Westood Services to clean the carpets, and when I found out that they also do
interior paint, I called them to set up an appointment. Tim, the new owner, was
very friendly and professional.  He made
time to get to our house right away, and they repainted almost the entire
interior of our house in a little over three days! I know one of their painters
worked at least one twelve hour day to get the job done in time. The house
looks great, and give the time frame, they did a really good job. Given a
little more time, I'm sure all of the little things, like putting back the
outlet and vent covers would have been done. The paint just needed some extra
time to dry. I would recommend Westwood Services to anyone who needs carpet
cleaning, or interior painting done.
"
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Mr. Nice Guy
3.9(
15
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"The painting was to be completed in July but was delayed until August.  Unfortunately,  I had deck work scheduled for the week they started painting which caused confusion and further delay.  The workers were courteous and cleaned up after themselves.  From what I can determine they did a good job.  They did have to return to repaint the garage doors to match the siding  as the doors were painted the trim color.  I'm not quite sure the paint color matches the siding."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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NewLife Surface Technology
4.8(
80
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My tub looks new and perfectly matches the new bathroom tile. Who knew there were so may different shades of white for a tub?? This is a cost effective alternative to replacing a tub. My next project will be for them to do the shower pan in my master bathroom. I realize that the 'in' thing is to have elaborate mosaic tiles in the shower pan but I think that is trendy and creates a look of issues with grout. - Just a personal opinion. Bob was able to do the project on my time table which I really appreciate."
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Van Winkle Painting & Fine Finishes
5.0(
5
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job, started when they said and even completed a little early. Painted the entire interior including closets and everything looks fantastic. Very professional!"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Carter Lake, IA

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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