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Mike Samuelsen Painting
4.6(
36
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Willows, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike Samuelsen Painting did a great job, cleaning, prepping, priming and painting the entire exterior of our house. Mike is detail-oriented and he fixed numerous cracks on our stucco walls. His careful work made us feel like he was treating our house like it was his own. I highly recommend Mike. -Jake J."
Exterior Painting
Exterior paint jobs 2026
Exterior paint jobs 2026
Exterior paint jobs 2026
Exterior paint jobs 2026

+45

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Prather's Painting
5.0(
10
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Willows, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Erick, Mike and Parker were terrific. Repaired some cracked drywall, replaced a sagging peak, textured, painted the Great Room at our home. Excellent work, great work ethic. Clean, professional and thorough! Highly recommended."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Frank Gore's Painting
5.0(
4
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Willows, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Frank does wonderful work. You can't tell exactly where he did our drywall repair because it blends in so well. He's highly skilled, extremely neat, professional and courteous."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Top Notch Custom Painting
5.0(
1
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Willows, CA and surrounding areas

Here at Top Notch Custom Painting we are a licensed and insured painting company who prides ourselves on our work. We will work thoroughly with you to make sure your project comes out exactly how you imagined it. We promise we will always keep project running on time and under budget. Call now for a free quote.

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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Garibay Painting
5.0(
7
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Willows, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Garibay Painting always provides top notch painting, gets every job done quickly & professionally, and is always a pleasure to work with! Garibay does 1-5 jobs a month for us. Garibay Painting is an excellent company!!"
Response time1 day
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Staining or sealing a cedar deck or fence is highly recommended to extend its lifespan and protect it from the elements. While cedar is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, it is not impervious to damage from moisture, sun exposure, splintering, fading, and rot over time. Applying a protective finish creates a shield that preserves the wood's strength and appearance, potentially extending its life by five to 10 years.

When choosing a finish, it's helpful to understand the difference between a sealer and a stain. A sealer sits on top of the wood, whereas a combination stain and sealer soaks into the top layer. Because it penetrates the wood, a stain generally offers better protection against UV damage and rot and lasts significantly longer. For the best results that also preserve the wood's natural color, consider using a near-translucent stain.

To maintain protection, plan on reapplying the stain or sealer every two to three years, either as a DIY project or by hiring a professional.

Pricing depends on prep work, paint/stain choice, area size, scaffolding needs, and detailed trim inclusions like precision-balanced windowsills.

The best time to stain a fence is when the weather is dry and temperatures are between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Late spring, early summer, and fall are typically the best seasons for this project. You should avoid staining during very hot weather, like in the middle of summer, or when it is raining. Heat and moisture can cause the stain to dry unevenly. Likewise, if it's too cold, such as in winter or early spring, the stain may not be able to dry fully. Before you start, check the forecast to ensure there will be no rain and low humidity for at least a few days.

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

If possible, it is beneficial to paint both sides of your fence to protect the fence more completely from the elements. Painting both sides of your fence will create a more consistent appearance as well. However, the time and cost involved in painting both sides of the fence may cause people to paint only the side they see.

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