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Avatar for Ruben Roman Painting
Ruben Roman Painting
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ruben offered a competitive bid, was available to start the project promptly, and completed the work ahead of schedule without cutting corners to do so. The prep and painting were very well done, the crew was hardworking and pleasant. Ruben kept me informed as to their progress throughout the project. Definitely would hire Ruben Roman Painting again!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Green Oak Painting
Green Oak Painting
5.0(
27
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omar and his crew at green oak painting are professionals and know how to paint. They painted our exterior which has lots of nooks and difficult to reach areas. I am very impressed and pleased with the work they did. Would hire them again in a heartbeat."
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

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Luis Painting Company
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+1 more

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Luis was extremely professional and did a wonderful job painting my kitchen. He was also reliable and affordable. I would highly recommend him to paint any room in your house!"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leoni's Quality Painting Inc
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and his team are professionals! They are skilled, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and clean. My house has never looked better and I get a lot of compliments on the quality of the paint job. If you are looking for a quality painter, Anthony Leoni is it."
Bell Marin Keys Novato
Bell Marin Keys Novato
Exterior Painting  Novato
Exterior Painting  Novato
Exterior Painting  Novato

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Deco Painting Company
Deco Painting Company
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bruno and his team at Deco Painting are top-tier and is my go to for any work that entails painting. Decoâ s customer service, responsiveness, quality of work, vision and execution is unmatched. He took great care of my clientâ s 4,000 sq ft luxury home in Marin County, painting the interior, exterior, epoxy flooring, staining staircases, garage and more! Do yourself a favor and hire Deco for all your painting needs!"
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Lower Sunset SF
Vivid colors !
Decks
Deck and sidings

+31

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cristoff Painting & Decorating
Cristoff Painting & Decorating
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was wonderful! We are so pleased with the skill level, attention to detail, knowledge and timeliness of completion. We will defend have Cristoff Painting work for us as other work is needed!"
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration

+2

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Both a roller and a brush are effective methods for painting a chain link fence. A roller will make the job easier by ensuring symmetrical strokes and reaching the backside of the fence as well, which cuts down on paint time. However, a brush is often necessary for painting the base of the fence and near the posts due to its ease of reaching smaller spaces.

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.

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

Typically, a fence requires one to two coats of stain. The exact number can vary depending on the porosity of the wood. For specific guidance, it's best to check the manufacturer's instructions. After applying the first coat and letting it dry completely, you can assess the finish. If it appears patchy, uneven, or you want a more saturated color, a second coat is recommended. An extra coat can also help cover lap marks.

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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