"Cesar the owner of CR Painting is really conscious about the quality of his work. He painted the exterior of my house and it looks great ! Very happy with the outcome!"
"Perfect; door was sanded and re-stained - looks brand new and expectations are that it will last for approximately 3 years when Rick Jamison will be contacted once again."
"I recommend this company without any hesitation. I have very high standards which few people can meet. However, Jose and his team did it! I would come home after work and magically another room was painted with much attention to detail, the area absolutely clean, and my furniture/decorations back in their exact same spot. They were also very helpful in providing color suggestions. Everyone in the crew was excellent. "No" is not in their vocabulary. They even helped with carpentry. They are fair and did not nickel and dime me."
"Fantastic. Once we decided to paint, I got a job, and had a small window of time that I'd be available to be at the house. Steve said he had an immediate opening that worked perfectly with our schedules. Then, I suddenly had visitors coming into town later that week, and so Steve (Berger) double-teamed his guys to get it done before the guests arrived. The team was fantastic. Communicated well about anything they thought might be a question for me. SO professional and polite. The work is spectacular and looks great. We found quite a few pieces of wood that had rotted, and they didn't just try to bondo them -- they replaced the boards (which ended up being quite a few), and you'd never know they weren't the original build. We also had them paint a 16 x 8 shed out back and an enclosed back porch. The price was a little more than we had hoped to pay, but the quality and speed would be hard to beat. Minimal impact to any plants near the house. They worked quickly but so professionally -- all very experienced and knowledgeable painters. We can hardly believe how beautiful the house looks!"
It was truly a pleasure working with George Parks Jr. He was very respectful concerning my needs and extremely attentive to the work being done spending hours every day at the job site. He had his painters lay down an elaborate array of plastic sheeting(tarp)throughout the entire living room/dining room/den to catch debris falling from the open beam ceiling during the roof replacement. It was very effective in keeping my house clean.
Also, when rain was predicted(unexpected) George made an emergency call to the roofer on late Saturday afternoon, in order to cover the entire roof with plastic. That night it showered and George called me at least 5 times to check how things were holding up-it stayed dry.
The painters and roofers were also very friendly, seemed to enjoy their work and were competent and professional. I was able to communicate with them without any problem.
George helped a lot in choosing the right roof and picking out the proper stain colors. He was very patient. The job took only one week. End result-my old house looks terrific and I'm very pleased.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as informed as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n(805)302-1975
"He was great. The crew came to my house at 7am and my entire house was painted by the afternoon and it looks great. I relied on the reviews to make a decision for who to hire and I was not disappointed."
"Elliott is a task oriented guy; he knows his business. So glad I followed his recommendations. His crew is nice, punctual and neat. The stained kitchen cabinets look new and the apartment looks new N larger based on the suggested paint color.. The job took longer because they took the time to prep the walls N patch all cracks. This property is a rental and it will show quite well."
"We had Assurance Painting Inc do some interior painting for us. They were very professional, on time, and cleaned up after themselves very well. Thanks Sisco."
Yes, staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan, typically by five to 10 years. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it can still fall victim to moisture, sun exposure, and rot over time. Applying a treatment creates a protective shield that helps prevent splintering, fading, and decay, preserving the wood's strength and appearance. A combination stain and sealer often provides the best protection, as it soaks into the wood grain rather than just sitting on top. This offers superior defense against UV damage and rot and lasts longer than a sealer alone. To maintain the wood's natural look, consider using a near-translucent stain. You should plan to reapply the stain or sealer every two to three years.
You should seal your deck every one to two years, but you’ll also need to clean and repair your wood deck throughout the seasons. You may want to hire a local house cleaning service to sweep and clean the deck thoroughly. These cleaning services cost around $50 per hour.
Inspect your deck at least once a year, and if you notice any damage or rot, expect to spend about $10 to $50 for simple DIY fixes or about $2,000 for professional repairs on more extensive damage.
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.
Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.
Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.
The Malibu, CA homeowners’ guide to deck staining services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The best time to stain a deck is when it’s dry but not too sunny. How often you restain a deck depends on climate and wood type, but every two to three years is normal.
