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A+ Painting
4.9(
102
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used A+ painting for both exterior and interior work at my home. George is easy to work with and I think they provide good value. I recommend contacting them for a quote on any painting job you are considering."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Premium Painting
5.0(
71
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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 by92%of homeowners
Lance Sanchez Painting
4.9(
157
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had my kitchen cabinets painted. Lance was very professional and friendly and guided me through which paint would work best for the job. The work was done on time as promised. All these things I really appreciated. The workmanship was beautiful and the pricing was very competitive. I would highly recommend hiring them for any painting projects you have."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Two Men and a Brush Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went GREAT! Scott was absolutely wonderful. His work is impeccable! He covered everything before he started - floors, furniture, etc. I was amazed. I would have had more paint on me than on the walls. It looks great. I wish I had known about him when I had my home painted years ago. Love his work! I will definitely hire him again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
New Life Painting
4.9(
73
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New Life Painting just completed painting our family vacation home in Santa Cruz. We live out of town and were extremely thankful we found and hired this company. Tim is the owner and communication with him was great! His response to my emails and phone calls were prompt. He answered all my questions and concerns about the job. The actual painting of the house was excellent! High quality paint products were used and the attention to detail was outstanding. His friendly team of employees do an awesome job! They are all professional, responsible and courteous! Thank you to Mike, Tony, Wes, Matt, Morgan and Oday! What a pleasure to have you around! We highly recommend New Life Painting for your painting projects!"
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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John Melendez Paint Company
4.9(
12
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John was very professional. He went to great effort to match the stain we already had in another area of the yard and the job turned out great. He was prompt and easy to work with. I highly recommend John Melendez Paint Company."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Palma's Painting
5.0(
17
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fresh Coats Painting
4.9(
8
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have absolutely nothing negative to say about David’s quality of work or professionalism. His attitude was Awesome. He accomplished the job expertly and in good time with minimal disruption to my day. I highly recommend!"
Fresh Coats Painting
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

Preparation includes cleaning the fence, sanding any rough areas, applying a primer if necessary, and ensuring dry weather for application.

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. 

Manufacturers use a different process and formula for exterior paint versus interior. The exterior formula has to withstand elements like temperature, UV lighting, moisture, wind, and debris. Interior paint doesn’t need to be as tough, only exposed to dust, scratches, dents, scuff marks, and the like.

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