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Avatar for Rick Jamison Painting
Rick Jamison Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent. Rick Jamison Painting did an amazing stain job on our new wood garage doors. They were able to sand and stain all our current gates to match back to new garage. Very professional, friendly and reliable company. I would highly recommend."
Custom Garage Door Tustin, Ca.
Finished Kitchen
Finished Dining Room
Stained Handrailing
Exterior Home Painting

+20

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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SoCal Painting Done Right, Inc.
5.0(
29
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Diego was fantastic with the job from start to finish. He went above and beyond, including offering to paint my home on a day he was planning to take off, going to different paint store locations to get the right match, upgrading the paint quality, and sending me updates of progress throughout the day. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome of the paint job itself. Would 100% use again and recommend to anyone looking for quality, affordable painting services."
Wallpaper removal & closet upgrade
Interior repaint for resale or rental
Exterior varnish renovation.
Wrought iron table and chairs
Painting - Exterior Project

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wizard Painting Inc
4.7(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Francisco was my go to painting expert and he finished job earlier than promised time. He and his team did an amazing job and i cannot be happier. I highly recommend Wizard painting!"
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+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
4.9(
17
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Recently had Custom Painting come to my house and update full interior. Their work was top notch and they met all expectations. Totally trustworthy and explained project every step of the way. The thing that amazed me most - they were always on time!! When they said 8 AM they were here on the dot! Would definitely hire again and recommend without reservation!"

Specialty cabinet refinishing team
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior painting
Remodeling - General Project
Great communication between team and assuring high expectations

+137

Response time2 days
Response rate99%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for MR Professional Painting
MR Professional Painting
4.5(
38
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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The whole process from the time we met for the estimate until the job finished was very satisfactory.  Mr. Lopez has met the set deadline which was important to me since I had to have other work done on my new home before I could move in.
I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Professional Painting to my family and friends.
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Before- Rear
Before- Staircase Landing
Before- Rear
Before- Stair case Landing

+66

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for James White Painting
James White Painting
4.7(
91
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The large paint crew came early and finished my one story house by 4pm. They painted the stucco, trim, siding and gates. The work was neat and professional, and the crew polite and cooperative. Jame's price was excellent and lower than the other two estimates I obtained. My house looks wonderful!!"
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+37

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
4.7(
82
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired custom painting for fixing wall holes and painting my entire home. They did an amazing job. Very thorough, the painters were very accommodating to things that came up during the job. Overall, my experience was wonderful. Thumbs up!"
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Exterior Painting

+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Staining a fence is less expensive than painting a fence due to the cost of materials and the longevity of the finish. Stain not only lasts longer than paint without chipping or peeling, but you also won’t have to put in the extra time and cost to prime the surface first. 

Adding a second coat of stain to wood can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.

The easiest way to stain a fence depends on your experience and comfort level with the project. Applying stain with an airless sprayer or pump sprayer might get the stain job done faster, but it can be tricky. Paint rollers and stain brushes are slower but simpler for a DIY project.

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