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Avatar for A+ Painting
A+ Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used George and his crew for the 2nd time because I was so happy using them last summer. As expected, they did an excellent job and my house & deck looks great! George is so easy to talk to and he offers great advice and listens so well to my concerns. The best thing honestly to say about A+ painting is that George takes pride in doing a great job; sadly which is lacking these days with other businesses. I highly recommend him and his crew. He is honestly the best!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Lance Sanchez Painting
4.9(
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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 Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lance and Shaun stained my redwood deck and did an excellent job sanding and preparing the deck for the new stain . They jumped right on the job which I appreciated and proveded sample stains for me to choose from. Also punctual and cooperative"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very easy to work with. I'd used them before but this time I got estimates from other contractors and was amazed how much more reasonable Cal Preserving was. The difference may be that the others pointed to additional steps that could be taken. Did Cal Preserving "miss" these things or recognize they weren't necessary--I'm inclined to believe the latter."
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+2

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Revival 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 Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Revival Painting work was absolutely perfect. Jonathan, the owner, was more than reasonable with the cost of my project. He showed up on time, when he said he would. He got the job started and was on the job to the finish. He helped me pick out the right stain for my deck as I was having a problem picking one and was so on target with the color. In finishing up, Jonathan, and his worker, did a walk through of the deck to make sure it was complete, did touch ups that were needed and completed the project on time. My deck looks wonderful! I'd hire him again in a heartbeat! Thank you Jonathan and Revival Painting! Quality work. Value extraordinaire!"
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+13

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Two Men and a Brush Painting
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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 Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came in and very efficiently removed old wall paper in two rooms. They had to skim coat in one of the rooms. But the results are very good!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John Melendez Paint Company
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and his team are true professionals. John understands your requirements and works with you to make the final decision on paint and configuration. They finished the job on time. Very prompt and responsive. Very personable. I would highly recommend them."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Transformational Color
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Gregory and his team members are friendly and very easy for me to work with. Quality craftmanship and a thorough job seem to be at the top of their list. I saw this in their presentation, and also in their work."
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+26

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Whether you can paint over your existing paint depends on what’s on there. Most of the time, you’ll want to sand down or scrape off the paint that’s currently coating your surface. Epoxy paint, for example, won’t let new paint stick to the surface. Latex paint is more forgiving and will accept a new coat, but a primer is recommended if you’re switching colors.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

Constant exposure to inclement weather conditions can damage your deck, causing it to fade, warp, or crack over time. Regular maintenance keeps it looking and performing its best. That means giving it a good cleaning and applying a quality sealant or wood treatment to help defend against moisture, sun damage, and everyday wear.

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

The best way to protect a deck is to prevent damage from UV light, water, mold, mildew, insects, and abrasive cleaning methods. Sweep regularly to prevent debris that hides bugs and traps moisture that can result in mold or mildew growth. Use a deck cleaner once a year to remove algae, mold, and mildew. Avoid using pressure washers on high, as they can damage the wood. Applying a deck sealant can protect the wood from UV and water damage, and adding shade can also reduce sunlight damage.

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