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Avatar for Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Wise Painting, Inc.
4.9(
51
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We requested an estimate to paint the exterior of our house and stain our deck. Our split level house was very challenging with wood and composite siding, four dormers, and three chimneys. Our roof was ceramic tile and quite pitched. After three different estimates, we chose Wise Painting who completed the job to our complete satisfaction. Henruy oversaw his paint crew to make sure the job was done without any problems and often joined in doing the work . We highly recommend their quality work."
Painting Walls and baseboard smooth finished
Fence
Fence
Wallpaper
Closet doors

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SMART & BEYOND PAINTING INC
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Smart & Beyond Painting for an interior painting project and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were professional, clean, and paid attention to every detail. Everything came out looking fresh and beautiful, and they made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!"
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+17

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Penagos Painting
Penagos Painting
4.8(
41
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+1 more

Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Marco and his team did an amazing job! They were on time, really great to work with and an absolute pleasure. I will work them again, definitely. Highly recommend this great company. Penagos Painting did not disappoint! So glad we chose them!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for L Y L PROFESSIONAL BRUSH
L Y L PROFESSIONAL BRUSH
5.0(
14
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Luis and his team did an amazing job on painting a bedroom, hallway and living room. They were very professional and efficient. The walls look really good and I would not hesitate to use them for our next painting job!"
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint

+28

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painting questions, answered by experts

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood, as this helps prevent the surface from cracking. However, it is crucial to wait for the wood to dry out completely from the chemical treatment process before applying a finish. If the wood is still wet, the paint will not adhere properly. The drying time can range from weeks to six months. To test if the wood is ready, drip some water onto a board. If the water is absorbed, the wood is dry enough for painting or staining. If the water beads up on the surface, it needs more time to dry. You can build with the wood while it's still wet, but you must wait for it to dry before painting.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there’s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.

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