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Beyond Quality painting
4.9(
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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."
Vidya Gude Cupertino Ca
San Francisco Ca
Exterior Painting Project- Foster City Ca
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+67

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Wise Painting, Inc.
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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."
Painting Walls and baseboard smooth finished
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Picasso Painting
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These workers show much pride in their work. Their prices are very reasonable. If you find any problems along the way, just tell one of the workers and they will fix it. If there are any concerns, call the office and the two secretaries Emily and Sasha, are most helpful and efficient at solving the problem."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

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. 

Limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces if you apply them correctly. Use on non-suitable surfaces can cause issues. For instance, applying limewash or whitewash to surfaces with existing sealants or incompatible materials may lead to poor adhesion or flaking. Also, harsh cleaning agents on limewashed or whitewashed surfaces can damage the finish. Proper preparation, application, and maintenance ensure that limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces.

DIY staining or painting is manageable with proper preparation, including safety measures, necessary tools, and adherence to safe weather conditions for application.

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