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Joshua S Markell
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Somis, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

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"They were able to accommodate my work schedule and complete the job is a very reasonable timeframe. They even returned 2 days later to do a touch up for me. No questions asked, no extra cost. Joshua even inspected it himself."
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Living-dining combo
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Kids Bedroom
Nice off white trim contrast

+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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RM Empire Painting
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Somis, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

RM Empire Painting has been dedicated to this craft for over 23 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again. 

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

We don’t recommend it. A wired brush or a brush with metal bristles damages concrete and asphalt during the stain removal process. For the best results, stick to nylon stiff enough to do the job but gentle enough to keep from scratching the driveway. For extra caution, skip the brush entirely and use towels.

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.

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