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Avatar for Brannick and Associates Painting Services
Brannick and Associates Painting Services
4.8(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brannick Painting just finished a complete exterior repaint of our house in El Cerrito, including staining our deck. Patrick and his team were wonderful to work with. Patrick helped us with color selection, painting large sheets of posterboard with several colors we considered, so we could hold them up to the house in different lighting to see how they would look when finished. we have heard from others that they had small swatches painted on their house and Patrick’s approach is so much more helpful. Patrick is also extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of preparation and painting. We have an old stucco house that needed a lot of detailed preparation. His crew is very experienced, and they did an excellent job repairing and preparing all of the cracks and blemishes on our house. We are very happy with the final product. We highly recommend using Brannick Painting."
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A+ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A+ painting was quick to respond, completed the work in a quick time frame, was flexible with changes to scope, and communicated timeline updates and few changes for scope changes in real time. They did a great job with the paint and would definitely hire them again."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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G M Painting
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Juan and his crew to re-stain our kitchen and stair rails. Juan was very quick to respond to our quote and was able to accommodate us before the holidays. He was upfront with expectations and explained the staining process. I was very nervous about the change in color but Juan was able to put my nerves at ease and provided me different stain samples. His crew was very professional and hardworking. Juan was always in communication with me and took care of any concerns that may have come up. We felt that our satisfaction was a top priority for him. We loved the finished product and our house looks beautiful. Then the kitchen is beautiful and the stair rails make the whole house brighter. We are so happy we chose to work with him. I would highly recommend hiring Juan for your painting project needs."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Kannel's Painting Service
4.7(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"painted underside of eves all around the house (the last time the house was painted the painters pressure washed, but did not scrape, the underside of the eves. After a 4 -5 years the old paint under the new peeled off leaving bare wood. We could not get an appraisal with bare wood showing. Kanell's Painting Service workers scraped the paint under all of the eves, and also did the same to nearby beams that were not on the original work requested, because the paint was blistering. They did an excellent job, and were careful, and cleaned up completely. We were very pleased with their work! They repaired/repainted a little more than the original request. the final result was excellent."
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College Av
West View Hayward
Hayward View
 3141 AUTUMN CHASE

+173

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Berkeley
4.6(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Certa Pro sales rep Kevin Carter was great in explaining their work, providing a quote quickly, and helped with paint color selection. Their contract was very thorough with everything itemized and the preparation and painting process detailed. They provide proof of insurance coverage, warranty, and references. Their price was not the cheapest but very competitive and very fair for the work they did. Their crew did a great job, were very courteous, cleaned up every day. We are very happy with the result and our house looks great!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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TM Expert Painting
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"TM did an awesome job painting all the interior walls of our home. They painted 8 rooms and 2 bathrooms in two days which exceeded our expectations. Their work quality is excellent and they moved and protected our furniture and floors to prevent any paint damage. Also did a thorough clean up after the painting was completed. We highly recommended them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LOBATO PAINTING
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Luis Contreras and his crew from Lobato Painting to repaint my condo. They were very through with the prep and cleanup a nd delivered a flawless paint job. After the paining was fiinished , a flooring contractor damaged one of the baseboards and nicked the walls in several in several places. Luis came back and fixed the walls and baseboards and touched up the paint perfectly."
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+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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Cristoff Painting & Decorating
4.9(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied with the exterior house painting done by a licensed and insured Cristoff Painting and Decorating. Owner was on time and gave me estimate on the spot. I interviewed all of his references, all praised him and his crew. Krzysztof and crew courteous, tidy, punctual and fulfilled every task as detailed in contract. I would hire him again without hesitation."
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
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Victorian Restoration

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Painting questions, answered by experts

If your cedar fence is new, don’t delay. Unlike treated pine, you don’t need to wait months for the wood to dry out for it to accept stain. With cedar, the sooner, the better. Seal cedar within two weeks of installation to prevent the sun from fading its red color.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood, as this helps prevent the surface from cracking. However, it is crucial to wait for the wood to dry out completely from the chemical treatment process before applying a finish. If the wood is still wet, the paint will not adhere properly. The drying time can range from weeks to six months. To test if the wood is ready, drip some water onto a board. If the water is absorbed, the wood is dry enough for painting or staining. If the water beads up on the surface, it needs more time to dry. You can build with the wood while it's still wet, but you must wait for it to dry before painting.

Paint your fence, install customized fence slats, or attach a bamboo screen for a more appealing yard aesthetic. Paint can give your yard a unique and fun look, and adding fence slats gives you a classic fence appearance. Bamboo screens are probably the most unique option that can add a fun vibe to your space.

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

  • Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted

  • Scraping away loose paint

  • Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris

  • Caulking gaps and openings

  • Priming with a quality paint primer

  • Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish

  • Adding a second coat

  • Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

There are several ways to make a wooden fence more visually appealing and keep it that way for years to come.

  • Treat the fence with a wood sealant to protect it against the elements. It’s recommended to reseal a fence every two to three years, but if you live in a harsh climate, you may want to do it more frequently than that.

  • Restore the fence if it’s old, corroding, or fading. That includes cleaning it and making small repairs where needed.

  • Paint the fence in a color that you like, whether that’s a simple white or more vibrant option. Fences usually need to be repainted every one to three years.

  • Decorate the fence with planters, string lights, birdhouses, mirrors, shutters, and more.

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