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Rick Jamison Painting
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"Josh has done all the work on our doors from the original application of a custom stain which I love. He has done an amazing job. He came back it has been 2 years just to put a new top coat to maintain the door finish."
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Exterior Home Painting

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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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House Painting, Inc.
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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"These guys were great! I had the same crew every day, led by Abraham. He was very patient with me as I couldn't decide on the color. He brought me several paint samples over several days. Not only does the paint job look wonderful, but they also took great care to not trample my many plants that were close to the house, and not let my two dogs escape during the entire 8 day process. NO mess left behind. Highly recommend!"
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jose's Painting
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

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Offers commercial services

"I moved into a new house and needed two rooms painted before my furniture arrived. Jose was my third painter, after the previous two were no show. He came on time for the estimate, pointed out the over painting on some of the frames and asked if I wanted that corrected. He showed up on time to complete the job and did an amazing job. It was perfect and his clean up was great. I highly recommend Jose."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Berger's Painting
4.8(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

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Emergency services offered

"Exceeded my expectations.  This is the second time I have used J & B Painting.  The first time was back in February for the interior painting of two bathrooms and a bedroom.  They did an excellent job then, so we went ahead and had them do the exterior of the house and the gates/fences/awnings.  Cost for house was $3,800; fences/gates/awnings $1,200. 
We met with Bob Berger to go over all of the details and were scheduled to start on a Tuesday.  We then had to go out of the state for a family emergency on Monday night. We called Bob and told him to go ahead with the work, even though we would not be home (that's how much I trust him).  He called me regularly to let me know how things were going.
We returned two weeks later to find the house looking beautiful!  His team did an excellent job and took great care with all the trim and details.  I have a lot of delicate landscaping around the house and they were very careful not to damage any of it.  They even went so far as to remove items from a storage closet so they could paint the interior wall and move/replace a pile of bricks to access another wall, both in areas that no one really sees.
They returned to finish the doors and go over anything that might have been overlooked once we were back in town.  There was really nothing missed.
His workers are conscientious, polite, detail oriented and extremely neat (no paint/stain spilled on the ground, etc.)
They are now my go-to company for any painting job.  I highly recommend them without hesitation.
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Response time1 day
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CertaPro Painters of Northridge-Granada Hills
4.8(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"My entire experience with John and Casey from Certa Pro painters was top-notch. John demonstrated professionalism, accuracy, and good old customer service. Throughout the entire job, from the initial estimate to working with my budget constrictions he does all he can to make the experience exceptional. Casey was my job foreman and rescued a fireplace that was held together with bubblegum a masking tape. He also covered numerous water stains perfectly and brought a bay window back to life. My new home is now absolutely beautiful inside. If you had seen my home before CertaPro painters had taken such good care of it you would certainly be as happy as I am with their work. I have already had two neighbors who knew what bad shape the inside of my home was in, love the paint job and ask me who painted the inside of my home."
Staining or painting kitchen cabinets can give your kitchen a brand new look without the cost of replacing the cabinets.
Stripes are popular and can be done in many different colors. Pink is just the right color for this little girl's nursery.
Painting the risers, banisters, and handrails on a stairway cn really make the difference in something that is often overlooked.
This modern home looks spectacular with the grey base color and stark white, contrasting the blue tinted windows.
This newer home makes great use of a popular earth tone color scheme, allowing the architectural features to stand on their own.

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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James White Painting
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

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Warranties offered

"He was great. The crew came to my house at 7am and my entire house was painted by the afternoon and it looks great. I relied on the reviews to make a decision for who to hire and I was not disappointed."
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Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Star Painting & Decoration Inc
5.0(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"I hired Star Painting and Decoration to stain a new fence I had put up on my property. Alvaro and his crew were fantastic! They always showed up on time and did a great job. The fence looks incredible. Will definitely hire again. Thanks Star Painting!"
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Exterior Painting

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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Parks Roofing & Painting, Inc.
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Credit card accepted

"George Parks painting was outstanding. They completed my two-story house in 5 days. He is both a painting contractor and a roofing contractor which helped a lot when they had to remove some old, beautiful, brittle Mexican roof tiles so they could paint the second story. They came back and cleaned up the all of the roof debris until it was gorgeous."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Professional Painting
4.9(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

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.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

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