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Avatar for A+ Painting
A+ Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used George and his crew for the 2nd time because I was so happy using them last summer. As expected, they did an excellent job and my house & deck looks great! George is so easy to talk to and he offers great advice and listens so well to my concerns. The best thing honestly to say about A+ painting is that George takes pride in doing a great job; sadly which is lacking these days with other businesses. I highly recommend him and his crew. He is honestly the best!"
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+97

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rolando wants to provide the best results and makes excellent recommendations that you should consider and discuss. Lower cost (cheaper paints) don’t necessarily give you the best or lasting results. His team is very meticulous and does a great job in prepping and cleanup."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cal Preserving, Inc.
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Half Moon Bay, 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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+2

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Campos Painting
Campos Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex Campos is our go-to painter for our rental properties. He?s great at getting jobs done quickly without cutting corners, and his attention to detail is always there. He knows the right products and solutions for different types of walls and surfaces, which makes a big difference. Fair rates, reliable, and always a job well done. We really appreciate having Alex as a go-to resource!"
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+12

Recommended by81%of homeowners
Picasso Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding work, great communication, reasonable pricing. Picasso repainted our entire apartment, and we could not be happier with their work. The crew went way above and beyond what we expected. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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COMMERCIALCOATINGSUSA.COM INC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The entire team was very professional and polite from the moment they entered our home and until they left. The appointment was easy to make, clear directions on what to do before techs arrived, on arrival they explained exactly what they was going to do, toured the house with us to insure nothing was missed, they were careful with furniture and personal property as well. They cleaned up after themselves, showed before and after photos, treated our home with care and consideration, as if it was their own. We can?t say enough good things about this company and our techs. They made us feel like a valued customer and our money is very important. We would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for paint projects, big or small. Thank you so much!!!"
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Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley

+73

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prestige Custom Painting, Inc
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Victor and the Prestige team did a fantastic job on repainting the trim of our house, as well as refinishing the wood window trim indoors. They helped us find a perfect match for the interior wood trim, which is not an easy task. They provided several different stain options, and we could see in real-time what the stains looked like so that we made a decision we would be happy with. Highly recommend, will hire them again."
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+16

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Campos Painting
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Painted the exterior of my two story stucco home and did a great job. We had some scheduling issues that were my own doing and they were handled with ease. Stucco repair was required in several locations and that was done well. Worked well, crew did not disturb neighbors. I will hire them again for any painting work I may require. Alex is a good man."
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

You should refinish your deck to maintain its appearance, durability, and longevity. Refinishing your deck protects the wood from foot traffic and the elements. It also helps extend its life span by keeping rot, mildew, and termites at bay. By maintaining your deck, you can avoid the cost of replacing your deck sooner. A refinished deck also looks great and restores some of its original beauty.

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

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