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Avatar for Cal Preserving
Cal Preserving
4.7(
177
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They started each day at 8:00 AM and worked until 5:00 or later. They were very polite and professional. The lead person George would explain what they would be doing each day and then perform the tasks. The deck looks like it is brand new and the redwood has the original color and grain. Note: the bill included 4 hours of setting the deck screws so they could sand. Otherwise they performed to the bid."
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+13

Response time6 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Green Oak Painting
5.0(
24
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't think of enough good things to say about Omar Alvarado and his company, Green Oak Painting. He and his helper Ricardo did an excellent job on my house painting project made challenging by the extensive prep work required which included extensive scraping and sanding and replacing or restoring some siding, rafter tails and other wood affected by dry rot. They were on time, even early, for all appointments and scheduled work, and Omar kept me informed at every step about what was needed, what he recommended, what it would cost, and to ask me what I wanted because it meant a lot to him that I would be happy with the results. They were thorough but efficient, caulked every nook and cranny, and applied several coats of primer and the finish coat. There are a couple of doors in such bad shape they need to be replaced, which will take a few weeks, and Omar's fee includes returning when they arrive to help me hang them and paint them, and I know he will because he earned my complete trust. He honored the estimate despite all the prep work required. But he is also a competent business owner. Omar is one of the nicest, most honest, and most conscientious people I have ever met and I just wish he did more than painting. He told me he chose to specialize in painting so that he could excel at it, and he does."
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

+242

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Custom Quality Creations
4.8(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Recently, Francisco and his crew did an amazing job restoring my house after suffering smoke, ash, and soot damage from the fire. We love how the job turned out, very pleased. Francisco was excellent to work with and was on the job site daily. Issac did an amazing job power washing the soot and dirt covered house, worked all day on it. The crew paid special attention to prep work, were respectful of our property, and cleaned up daily. The crew were professional and easy to work with, they worked hard all day for a week. I will be using Francisco and his crew for other painting jobs. Highly recommend. Thank you Francisco and crew for making our home fresh again. 😊👏🏻👏🏻"
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+118

Response time3 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Leoni's Quality Painting Inc
4.9(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and his crew did a fantastic job painting the exterior of our home. They are very professional, always on time, great communication attention to detail and excellent quality of work! We would definitely hire them again, and highly recommend them for any of your painting needs."
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Exterior Painting  Novato

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Master Color Painting
4.7(
51
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was extremely happy and satisfied with the painting of my property in Santa Rosa. Because I live between 1 1/2 - 2 hrs away. I needed to deal with a professional, punctual and reliable person. Steve Desmeins met those requirements. His price was competitive and his recommendations and suggestions were right on. I will highly recommend Master Color Painting . When I decide to have the inside of my property painted, I will definitely request Steve."
1333 Pepper Rd
cabinets
texture
Theater
Finish

+327

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Luis Painting Company
5.0(
42
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Luis is a skilled, hard-working, thorough, and trustworthy professional craftsman who takes pride in doing an excellent job. He cleaned and restained 3 redwood decks for me, along with wood shingling around my house, repainting the white trims. I was deeply impressed with his noteworthy attention to detail in his estimate, pointing out to me many things I hadn't seen, discovering dry rot and other serious deteriorations in the woodwork that was built in the late 1970's. Too many contractors would just paint over the problems, but every step of the way Luis pointed out the situation and gave me options for repair and replacement. I feel so fortunate to have hired Luis and his team to work on restaining, repainting, repair and/or replacing all the defective wood in my structures. He did an outstanding job, and I have full confidence in his trustworthy integrity and skill. I'm already hiring him again for additional work. Without any hesitation, I recommend Luis Painting Company for any work you may need done in this area."
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+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Redwood Painting Co
4.3(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tom, Sean and the entire team of Pacific Paint & Design are superb both in craft and customer service. Tom came out, gave an explanation of what he believed should be done and why, explained what results we should expect, gave a fair estimate and start time. Everything promised was accomplished and more! We never expected how lovely the job would turn out. Our entry looks better now than it did when it was brand new! We love our new stained pillars and entry. Thanks Guys!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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M Stone Services
3.9(
94
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt was very professional in his assessment process for the job, and was accommodating of some awkward scheduling (completely of my doing) of simultaneous projects that created some timing conflicts. The epoxy coating on my garage floors is exactly what I had hoped for, looks wonderful and appears perfectly executed. I recommend him and his crews without reservation. The experience was all I could have hoped for when working on home projects that I can't do myself."
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Retaining wall Cleaning
Sidewalk clean color and seal
Stone restoration

+6

Response time3 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Dennis Painting, Inc.
4.6(
31
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennisâ s crew did a great job with the interior painting and some exterior touch up. They were on time and pleasant to work with. The job was completed right on schedule."
deck
driveway
deck
exterior
driveway

+73

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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RSJ Painting
5.0(
6
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jeremy was very professional, very capable young man. He always was on time, & did exactly what he said he was going to do. He was excellent at communication. The job of saying my two decks was done well & expeditiously. I recommend RSJ painting without hesitation."
Exterior house painting
Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting

+16

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

A concrete overlay is often the most cost-effective way to resurface a pool deck. To do this, you’ll need to pour a thin layer of concrete over the existing pool deck, which you can customize by stamping or painting. A stamped concrete overlay provides additional traction on a pool deck that can help minimize the risk of people slipping and falling.

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

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.

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