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Avatar for G.Z.L Painting
G.Z.L Painting
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the job Adam and his team at G.Z.L Painting did on our fence! They stained it beautifully, and the chocolate color looks amazing. The whole process was smooth and quick, and the team was incredibly professional. If you’re looking for top-notch work with a hassle-free experience, I highly recommend G.Z.L Painting. Thanks again, Adam!"
Interior Painting Project
Before
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Dry rot in wood siding.

+58

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Tracy Lennon Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tracy Lennon Painting did an awesome job transforming our home. Dakota and crew use quality materials and paint, repaired cracks prior to applying the paint and made our home look 10 years younger. Dakota and crew were very professional, showed up early for work daily, worked hard and fast, and cleaned up work area. Tracy Lennon, the owner provided a fair estimate and competitive pricing, came for visual inspection and got us on calendar the next day! We are very happy with the results and plan on calling them again when it's time to paint the inside of our home. Highly recommended!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Colorblast Painting
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Colorblast Painting is awesome,from start to finish,great customer service,I love that it is a family owned company as well.We had our house repainted and some wood rot repaired.Everything done as expected and as listed in proposal.Nathan and Amanda are so nice,I was hoping to have Nathan himself to paint but he was on another job, that's ok,all went well.I would recommend them to anyone and I have already had 3 people stop by and comment on the house saying it looks like a new house,if we have anymore painting needed,we will be calling them back.Oh,and they happen to be the cheapest out of the 3 estimates we got,which is a plus as well."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Nor-Cal Painting
5.0(
5
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They gave me a great paint job .They were on time they answered all of questions.Carlo's came in and made this experience painless .It was a pleasure having his crew working around my place. And the best part was the price. Thank you for a well done job"
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+38

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Wise Painting, Inc.
5.0(
13
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had been coming across this company through social media and decided to give them a call, once I met the owner I knew I wanted this company to paint the exterior of my home! I am all about customer service and the owner Nestor had amazing customer service, he was super friendly, punctual and very helpful suggesting and advising with what was best for my home! I highly recommended this company for your next painting project!"
Before Pictures of The Cabinets
After The Cabinets Got Painted
Exterior Porch
Front of Home
House Exterior Back

+101

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GOLDEN STAR PAINTING INC
5.0(
24
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+2 more

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Golden Star Painting INC did an amazing job painting the exterior of my house. The price was reasonable and amazing personality towards thier customers. I highly recommend them to whoever is looking for a painting company, located in Merced And surrounding areas. Good pricing, and finished the job just how the contract stated I highly recommend them!"
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Cabinet repaint.

+109

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Coast Painting
4.4(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I could not be more happier to find a more courteous painter than West Coast Painting. Jake was upfront and honest and shared every little detail of the job. The crew was always on time, friendly and dedicated to getting the job done right. We did have another painter to paint the house but we did not hear back and the one time we did they only wanted to amend the price up. West Coast Painting stick to the price we agreed to. We will be using them for future projects and will be recommending them to friends and family."
Exterior Gallery
Exterior Gallery
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Exterior Gallery
Exterior Gallery

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painting questions, answered by experts

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again. 

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

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.

The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

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