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Mike Samuelsen Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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"Where to start? Out of the hand full that came out ... Sir Mike saw what was previously done, I think it upset him. I believe he approached the unprimed project as if his own with a purpose to do the best he could using his craft ... The first thing at hand, washing the project down. I have seen many painting jobs ... They paint right over dirt, dust, ash, pollen and ... He needed and wanted a clean slate .... I was very happy to hear this ... He wash down for about 1.50 hrs ... He used a few separate primer and paint ... nOt the magic in the can ... We asked for a specific paint to be used and he procured exactly the request ... We are in a area that can get dusty, windy, hot extremely ... He suggested low sheen, better cleaning than flat ... He works, up and down ... He is fast however he uses safety for him, first ... He were told the amount of time he beat it ... He left his drop cloths on site, but asked if okay? He has a great focus and personality ... Would I recommend him? I surely would, periOd! We are happy, he gave us better ... He fiXed what another left behind, an unprimmed peeling mess ... No care paint company, just sprinkled on paint ... Sir Mike's Printing did very well ... for us ... Other projects, he will be the painter, craftsman for us. He did a great job on purpOse ..."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
DaSilva Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"Brad and his team recently painted the exterior of our home. They were fast, efficient, thorough, friendly and helpful. Im Very pleased with the quality of his work and would highly recommend him to anyone!"
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+11

Recommended by98%of homeowners
L & S Painting Contractors - Facebook
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

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"I'm putting my home on the market and needed it to be painted quickly. It has rained continually here in northern California so finding a few days of dry weather was tricky. Sure enough as soon as the sun came out for 3 days, the painters where working. They painted my whole house and detached garage in about 2.5 days. They cleaned up all the painting trash nicely and were very personable. And, the price was great! I would like to highly recommend L & S Painting!"
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+3

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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.

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

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

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

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. 

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