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Avatar for Rick Jamison Painting
Rick Jamison Painting
5.0(
249
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went perfectly. Rick Jamison Painting's employees were here on time, they worked with us on the "look" of the garage door, and simply did a beautiful job. We were very happy with the results, and will be looking to Rick Jamison painting for all our custom painting work from now on! Jane McGregor"
Custom Garage Door Tustin, Ca.
Finished Kitchen
Finished Dining Room
Stained Handrailing
Exterior Home Painting

+20

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Element Painting and Decor
5.0(
33
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Element Painting did an incredible job painting the interior of our 80 year old house. We had old oil-based paint on all of our door frames, doors, casings, closet doors and cabinets. They painstakingly prepared and painted all of these very worn areas beautifully. They also painted our old plaster walls and they look 200% better. They were prompt and professional. I will definitely hire them again to paint other areas of our home."
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
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+29

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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James White Painting
4.7(
91
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I left for work upon arrival of the painters(7 man crew). When I arrived home, they had finished approx. 95% of paint job. Mistakenly, they painted garage door white, and painted the accent wood on front door and landing white as well as back door. I pointed out their mistake & without any attitude, they promptly repainted the areas my selected color. The foreman also returned to touch up some areas that I requested. My aunt is going to have them paint a building for her and my son has an apartment building he plans to request Mr. White do the paint job."
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+37

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John and James White, Inc.
4.7(
210
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They did everything they said they would in painting the exterior of my house. I would recommend them to anyone who asked and would hire them again for other painting jobs."
ext prep paint
new trac home
exterior
prepare wood also wood replace
Our Team

+8

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

If you paint a vinyl fence, it will likely stick to it for only a brief amount of time. This is because vinyl is not a porous material, so it's not an ideal surface for holding paint. Initially, paint will stick to your fence, but it will eventually peel off. Applying primer before painting your vinyl fence will help paint last longer. Certain primers are well-suited to vinyl, which means you can paint vinyl siding with the proper preparation.

The easiest way to stain a fence depends on your experience and comfort level with the project. Applying stain with an airless sprayer or pump sprayer might get the stain job done faster, but it can be tricky. Paint rollers and stain brushes are slower but simpler for a DIY project.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.

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