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Avatar for Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
27
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic, A great pleasure to have Rolando and his team do such a fine job. on time, quiet, through, and clean I will recommend Rolando and his company, Blue Custom Painting, Inc. , to my friends Dolores Moffat, Dublin, CA"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wise Painting, Inc.
4.9(
51
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wise Painting and his team were very professional and did a great job painting the exterior of my house and garage. He was very attentive and helpful with paint color selection and I valued his opinion. I would recommend Wise Painting for all your paint needs."
Painting Walls and baseboard smooth finished
Fence
Fence
Wallpaper
Closet doors

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gruber Painting
4.7(
46
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gruber painting was amazing. They were very reasonably priced for an excellent job painting our home. They were professional, cleaned up after the project, and did the entire job in a timely manner."
Interior
Interior Refresh
Craftsman Makeover
Downtown Restoration
Mediterranean Design

+57

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John Melendez Paint Company
4.9(
13
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and his team are true professionals. John understands your requirements and works with you to make the final decision on paint and configuration. They finished the job on time. Very prompt and responsive. Very personable. I would highly recommend them."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

You shouldn't paint a metal fence. Painting doesn't necessarily damage a corrugated metal fence, but these types of fences are meant to flex, and paint can easily chip and break off. Latex paints can address this issue, but those tend not to be very weather-resistant. Certain paints can trap moisture in the corrugation, which can rust the metal and lead to corrosion. And finally, if you paint a copper fence, it won't patina, which is one of the main reasons people buy copper.  

The best type of paint to use for chain link fences is an oil-based paint. Oil-based paints are durable and will withstand the elements well. Search for an oil-based paint with rust protection and aluminum flakes to further protect the longevity of the fence.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

Staining a wood fence isn’t guaranteed to prevent warping, but it can help. Plus, it’s a beginner-friendly DIY project that you can finish in a few days. If you want to try it, you’ll start by stripping it of any old stain or paint, then sanding it. After that, you’ll clean it and spot-treat any mold or mildew. When it’s dry, you can apply the stain.

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