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Avatar for Finish Coat
Finish Coat
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The finished product looks great! There were some hard feelings when the project neared completion because of some carelessness with knocking over a floor speaker and a long scratch on our dining room table that was never taken care of. Other than that the paint job is really very good!"
San Franciscan Home (Front)
San Franciscan Home (Front)
San Franciscan Home (Front)
San Franciscan Home (Front)
San Franciscan Home (Back)

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
All Cote Painting
5.0(
17
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This father and son team did an excellent job on staining my redwood deck and painting the entire outside of my home. I feel fortunate to be able to find truly professional painters that change a fair price for their work. I would not hesitate to recommend them to family and friends. Good people and excellent workmanship all at a very competitive price. Thank you Mark and Josh."
Pressure Washing
Two story exterior house
Two story exterior house
Two story exterior house
Stage 3

+5

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Flex Paintings
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Flex Painting was incredibly professional and performed great work. Our home was in desperate need of stucco repair, window trim replacement, and paint and they were able to do that and more. After our kitchen contractors abandoned our window replacements, Flex paint stepped in and got the job done! Bayardo even stopped by for one last walk through after we were satisfied with the work just to touch up spots he was not personally satisfied with. I would highly recommend their services and will be using them again when we are ready to skim coat our bedrooms as they are by far the most reliable contractors we have hired throughout our home renovation."
Before pictures
(Before Pic)Home was pressure washed with a 3000 psi machine to remove as much dirt and grime from the exterior house wall surfaces before painting. We sanded all the bad areas and spot primed them before painting. Used caulking to seal any open grooves and open wood joints as needed.
(Before l) This photo shows the condition of the cabinet before it was refinished. You can see the stain is faded and clear coat is chipping away from water damage and moisture in the air.
Exterior Repaint
Prepped the door for painting. Sanded it then primed it. Removed the door handle and carefully covered the hinges before spray painting the door.

+142

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Skyline Painting
Skyline Painting
5.0(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris @ Skyline Painting has been our contractor for over 10 years & he is always available to do any project we ask of him. He is the most reliable contractor we have ever had and can do anything we ask of him"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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BAYVIEW PAINTING CO INC
5.0(
7
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication excellent throughout project. Meticulous surface preparation. Wood repairs done well. Topnotch products expertly applied. Tidy workplace. Started and finished on time. My best painting experience ever. I would call them again for my next project."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

To make sure the paint won’t bubble as you apply it, make sure to paint on a day that’s cooler than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature is too high, the paint won’t dry evenly, which can result in bubbles forming on the surface. Another way to prevent paint from bubbling is to clean the walls, apply primer, and let everything dry completely before you begin.

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

Yes, beginners can use a paint sprayer, but there is a learning curve. It's important to go slowly, read the instructions thoroughly, and spend some time learning the technique. Watching tutorial videos for your specific paint sprayer model can be very helpful. Before starting your main project, practice on a scrap surface to get used to the sprayer and avoid common issues like overspraying, which can cause drips, bubbles, and other imperfections. For safety, always wear a mask and gloves, and be careful not to touch the sprayer's tip when it's in use, particularly with high-powered airless sprayers.

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

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