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Leoni's Quality Painting Inc
4.9(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very grateful that we hired Leoni Painting. Our old house had cracked siding in several areas and Anthony worked with our budget to repair what he could and replace what was too damaged. This included locating a vendor that still had access to the out-dated sized siding. He inspected the siding delivered and sent back what was not of good quality. He also worked with our schedule, because we were going out of town. He has also been very willing to do some touch up work. He also provided us with options in selecting the stain for the house and decks. Highly recommend."
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Exterior Painting  Novato

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ruben Roman Painting
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reuben and his crew did an outstanding job on restaining our decks and we were so happy with their work we then hired them to paint our house. They do excellent highly detailed work, are very conscientious and courteous. Highly recommended!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Oak Painting
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. Omar was courteous, considerate and very professional. We were concerned about the plants along the walls but he took extra measures to ensure none of them were damaged. The best decision we have ever made was to go with Green Oak Painting."
Finish Results of Paint Work
Working on 2 coats of exterior paint
Great finish of Exterior paint work, allways applying best quality paint
Look like new home
Exterior deck refinishing

+242

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Cal Preserving, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very easy to work with. I'd used them before but this time I got estimates from other contractors and was amazed how much more reasonable Cal Preserving was. The difference may be that the others pointed to additional steps that could be taken. Did Cal Preserving "miss" these things or recognize they weren't necessary--I'm inclined to believe the latter."
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 Deck - before

+2

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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RSJ Painting
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jeremy did an amazing job painting the interior of our home in Petaluma. His attention to detail was excellent and the finished result looks beautiful. He was friendly, punctual, respectful of our space, and easy to communicate with throughout the project. We?re extremely happy with the outcome and would absolutely recommend Jeremy to anyone looking for a skilled, reliable interior painter."
Exterior house painting
Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting

+16

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Ceres Construction
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Beautiful concrete patio done on schedule. Well thought out as required cement to be pumped ~130 feet. Crew were friendly and cleaned the backyard completely after project."
Structural beam and layout modification
Remodeling - General Project
building new partition wall
Remodeling - General Project
Kitchen remodeling

+22

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Dennis Painting, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennisâ s crew did a great job with the interior painting and some exterior touch up. They were on time and pleasant to work with. The job was completed right on schedule."
deck
driveway
deck
exterior
driveway

+73

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Platinum Painting & Upgrades
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fabricio and his crew did a great job and exceeded expectations. We hired them to repair, stain, and seal our deck, They showed up and finished in a timely manner. They were friendly and professional. We highly recommend their services."
Restaurant painting
Restaurant painting
Restaurant painting
ceiling frames
concrete design

+4

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.

Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn’t need another coating.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

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.

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