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Mike Samuelsen Painting
4.6(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike Samuelsen Painting did a great job, cleaning, prepping, priming and painting the entire exterior of our house. Mike is detail-oriented and he fixed numerous cracks on our stucco walls. His careful work made us feel like he was treating our house like it was his own. I highly recommend Mike. -Jake J."
Exterior Painting
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+45

Recommended by80%of homeowners
DaSilva Painting
4.7(
60
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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 Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brad did a wonderful job. He helped me with paint colors .He was very responsive to my calls and questions even painting my baseboards a nice white that allowed color contrast. It looks beautiful. I am now going to get a quote for painting my kitchen cabinets. He is my painting professional I will be using from here out!!!!"
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+11

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Quickpaint
4.9(
21
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"The Quickpaint crew did a superior job painting inside our entire home, studio, and garage. They also power washed and painted several areas on the exterior of our home with perfect results. Fred's crew members are all efficient, meticulous, and friendly. Highly recommend them for all your painting projects."
Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Mike Samuelsen Painting
Mike Samuelsen Painting
4.6(
35
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike Samuelsen and his son did an amazing job of painting my kitchen cabinets. They worked quickly, were very professional and friendly. My cabinets look wonderful, even better than I expected. I highly recommend Mike Samuelsen Painting."
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+27

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Interior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Numerous primers on the market will do the job of covering peeling paint. The best primers for peeling paint are bonding or adhesive primers that essentially glue the edges of peeling paint back to the subsurface while providing a smooth, even surface for the new paint coat.

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.

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.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

Yes, paint thinner can damage some surfaces. Specifically, it can cause a lot of damage to laminate flooring if applied incorrectly.

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