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Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Jose's Painting L.A. I contracted with them to paint my 2.5 story craftsman home with a lot of detail and they did a beautiful job. I loved the fact that I received a fast itemized quote so I knew exactly what to expect. The workers were all professional and courteous. Also the work area was cleaned up everyday before they left. I would definitely use them again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Berger's Painting
4.8(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Berger’s Painting. The job was done right. Our painter found areas to touch up in our house that I had not even seen myself! He was the most meticulous, neat painter I had ever had!"
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+28

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rick Jamison Painting
5.0(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The house exterior was power washed, the stucco was repaired, cracks in the wood filled, peeling paint was removed and the entire exterior of the house was painted including the patio cover. When the job was completed, the painters cleaned up and left paint for touch ups. My house looks terrific. From the outside, the house looks brand new. I am very satisfied with the painting, and I would recommend Rick Jamison Painting to anyone looking for a painter."
Custom Garage Door Tustin, Ca.
Finished Kitchen
Finished Dining Room
Stained Handrailing
Exterior Home Painting

+20

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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West Way Painting, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Charles Keith and his staff were great to work with. They worked full days, very diligent, true professionals. They did an outstanding job, I would definitely hire them again and recommend West Way Painting to others."
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+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James White Painting
4.7(
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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(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John is very friendly and professional, he and his crew are amazing and fast. I can't believe how quickly they got the whole house painted, and you wont get a better deal with anyone else. We got 6 bids for the job on our house, and his bid beat all competitors by a landslide. Most of the bids we got were for $12-$15K, he did our house for only $5K!! I still can't believe the deal he gave us."
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new trac home
exterior
prepare wood also wood replace
Our Team

+8

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Daniel Clark
4.7(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the trim on my house and garage painted by Daniel Clark. They did a good job: showed up when they said they would, finished when they said they would, and even repaired some damaged areas they found when they were prepping the house."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

For the longest-lasting exterior paint, consider acrylic or enamel (oil-based) paints. Acrylic paints, including acrylic latex and acrylic enamel, are known for withstanding harsh weather and sun exposure. Enamel-based paints are also one of the most durable options available. While latex paint is common, it typically has a shorter lifespan than acrylic or oil-based options. The paint's finish also affects its durability; a higher gloss finish is generally more durable. For resistance to moisture and cracking, matte and satin finishes can be effective, while a high-gloss acrylic or oil-based paint offers a combination of maximum longevity and durability.

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again. 

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

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.

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