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A+ Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I rarely do reviews but I was so impressed with George and his crew. George was so professional; he discussed clearly how he was going to paint the areas, what & why he used certain paints & paint products and the time he needed to do the job. His crew is just as nice, helpful & always prompt. I have used several painters in the last 23 years and honestly his work is the best I have ever seen. George clearly takes pride in doing a great job. My only regret; that I didn't meet George & his crew sooner because I probably would of avoided the damage to some areas of my deck that George pointed out and helped me treat. I will definitely be using A+ Painting again."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Beyond Quality painting
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 San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Julio and his team have done a wonderful job for our exterior painting and deck painting. He is very workable and approachable. I am very pleased about their work and will definitely hire them again for the interior painting."
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Exterior Painting Project- Foster City Ca
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Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
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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 San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He showed up on time, gave a reasonable estimate, cleaned & painted deck. Neat workers We are very pleased with experience"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cal Preserving, Inc.
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The brothers who came did a fantastic job, and made sure I was happy."
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Response time2 days
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Detail Pro Painting
5.0(
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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 San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Detail Pro Painters were quite good and very detailed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Wise Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Gruber Painting
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came to work on time and cleaned up after themselves. Would definitely hire them again."
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Interior Refresh
Craftsman Makeover
Downtown Restoration
Mediterranean Design

+57

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Penagos Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Enjoyed working with this contractor."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Palma's Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They are fast efficient and thorough. Did a beautiful job and cleaned up after themselves magnificently highly recommend them."
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Response rate85%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Always wait until the morning dew has dried before you stain your deck. The stain needs a fully dry surface to sink into.

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

Painted decks typically require a new coat about once every ten years. In between new coats, it's best to maintain your deck by regularly removing debris, washing it down with non-abrasive cleaners, and staying ahead of structural issues, such as loose boards and rotting wood. In some cases, painting a small section of your deck affected by damage or the sun can lower your costs and workload.

It’s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won’t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.

The best time to paint your deck is when temperatures are neither too cold (below 60 degrees) nor too hot (above 85 degrees). Always paint your deck when there’s no risk of rain. For fast-drying paint like acrylic or latex, ensure your deck can dry for at least four hours. Oil-based paints take longer to dry and may require 48 hours to completely cure.

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