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Avatar for A+ Painting
A+ Painting
4.9(
102
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"quickly needed help for baseboard & interior wall patching/painting during a full house reflooring project. George and team were responsive, reliable and courteous. They sorted work flow with other contractors to our advantage. Excellent work with attention to detail. I highly recommend George and his team of professionals."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Detail Pro Painting
5.0(
18
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny is the best you can trust. He provides a high quality service in time. His team is nice, and they focus on details of painting. We're happy after the works done. Manny is honest, knowledgeable and professional you can have faith on him. I picked the right guy."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Premium Painting
5.0(
72
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

At Premium Painting, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality painting services. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next painting project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every painting project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Lance Sanchez Painting
4.9(
157
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lance came in with his team to paint our kitchen cabinets and hallway. They were able to work around our schedule and provided a very high quality of service. Strongly recommend this business. I will be using them for my future painting project."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Palma's Painting
5.0(
17
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Interior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fernando and his crew did a fantastic job with my painting needs (partial - high areas only), They were very accommodating with my requests. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. If you have ANY paintings needs … just contact him, you won’t be disappointed."
Exterior Painting Project
Living Area
Living Area
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
New Life Painting
4.9(
73
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I interviewed 3 painting companies before choosing NEW LIFE PAINTING. Tim MIller is the owner of NEW LIfe, I knew after meeting Tim that his company was who I wanted to work with. Tim's professioalism and knowledge were what I needed to get the project done. Tony, the crew foreman was here every day and answered any questions that I may have had. I must say that the amazing crew were respectful, friendly and worked very well together. Each day when NEW LIFE left the jobsite it was clean and tidy. NEW LIFE PAINTING, I am grateful to all of you and will hire NEW LIFE PAINTING for any painting projects I will have. I highly recommend NEW LIFE PAINTING"
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Two Men and a Brush Painting
5.0(
22
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Meticulous questions during the proposal/quote phase; High-quality paint work; Professional communications and updates on job start/finish based on weather changes (rain forecast)"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Isaiah Painting and Decor
4.9(
10
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose is the owner and he and his crew did an outstanding job painting my son's home. He was very professional, courteous and respectful of the property. His crew was prompt, and the entire job was done on time. He has a good eye for color advice as well. I am very satisfied and will continue to seek out Isaiah Painting for all painting projects in the future."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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John Melendez Paint Company
4.9(
12
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The project is to plaster, texture and paint the recessed ceiling in the kitchen. Chris (John's brother) came over to provided a free quote, which was competitive. He spent 3 days plaster, texture and finally paint the ceiling and also repaired some existing paint cracks. He always showed up on time, prep the work area and left everything clean when the work was done. This company did an excellent job and I would hire them again for future projects."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Interior Painting questions, answered by experts

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

Sanding paint that contains lead is never safe, and sanding modern paints can still be hazardous. However, you can protect yourself by wearing a high-quality respirator during the process or by using a wet-sanding technique. You can wet the wall and then sand or use a wet sanding tool to achieve this.

To fix bubbling paint, scrape away any loose or blistered areas using a putty knife. Lightly sand the surface to smooth out rough edges and create a level finish. Clean the area thoroughly to remove dust, dirt, and any residue. Once the surface is clean and dry, apply a quality primer suited to the material you're painting. Finally, repaint the area, making sure to work in proper temperature and humidity conditions to prevent new bubbles from forming.

Yes, you can paint over old exterior paint, but success depends on the condition of the existing paint and proper surface preparation. If the previous coating is in good shape (not cracked, peeling, or flaky), you can paint over it with less prep work. However, for the most durable and professional-looking results, follow these key preparation steps:

  • Clean the Surface: Thoroughly clean the exterior to remove all dirt, grime, and mildew. A pressure washer can be very effective for this.

  • Scrape and Sand: If the old paint is peeling, cracked, or flaky, you must scrape off all loose paint. After scraping, sand the surface to create a smooth, even base for the new paint. Sanding is especially important for wood siding.

  • Apply Primer: Using a quality exterior primer is highly recommended. It ensures the new paint adheres properly, improves durability, and provides a uniform finish. If you are painting a lighter color over a dark one, a tinted primer will help cover the old color more effectively.

Some brands offer paint-and-primer-in-one products for convenience. Taking the time to prepare the surface properly will not only increase your home's curb appeal but also help protect your siding and extend its life.

Scrape softened caulk with a putty knife or slice hardened caulk with a utility knife. Hard-to-remove caulk generally requires more time exposed to a softening solution, like a commercial product or rubbing alcohol. A few hours to a day later, the softened caulk will come off with the help of common household tools. In many cases, you can grab needle-nosed pliers for caulk with multiple old layers and pull the material off its base. 

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