Can you stain over a peeling stain?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: What happens if you don’t pressure wash before painting?

• <div><p>If the exterior walls are not thoroughly cleaned before a paint job, the paint could stick to the grime, creating obvious imperfections along the way. Beyond that, painting over a freshly-cleaned wall just about doubles the lifespan of the paint, from three or four years to seven to ten years. </p></div>

Q: Do you need to prime stucco before painting?

• <div><p>Priming stucco before painting is not an absolute requirement, but applying a primer coat is recommended. Primer is designed to serve as a strong bonding agent between the stucco surface and the outer paint layers. Using a primer can also help produce even coverage and color for a better-looking final product.</p></div>

Q: Can you stain over a peeling stain?

• <div><p>You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it&rsquo;s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay to paint over existing exterior paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over old exterior paint as long as you properly prepare the surface. You may need to sand your siding before painting over it, especially if you have wood siding. In some cases, if your siding is in good shape, a simple exterior primer is enough to prepare the surface for a new coat of paint. Touching up your home&rsquo;s exterior can not only increase your curb appeal; it can also help your home&rsquo;s siding be more durable and long-lasting.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint when it’s raining?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s best to avoid exterior painting when it&rsquo;s raining, you can still paint inside when the weather is wet. As long as the humidity and temperature inside your house are moderate enough to allow paint to dry properly and your room is properly ventilated, it&rsquo;s perfectly fine to tackle an indoor painting project even if it&rsquo;s raining cats and dogs outside.</p></div>

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It is the worst work I have ever seen. I have never seen sheetrock so messed up. U can tell every seem in my house .The new bathroom that was added on is awful. The tile work is terrible gout is awful.I am still considering a law suit. My flooring is all messed up.Even the painting was screwed...
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Reviewed in May 2023
He's very professional to deal with and can do any kind of painting I can think of. We were more than satisfied with what he did to the interior of our house. If we had wooden siding instead of vinyl, I'd have hired him to paint that as well. Any paint projects come up in the future...
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Reviewed in August 2019
Mr. Davidson and his staff did an amazing job pressure washing and re-striping our parking lot. They followed all ADA guidelines and it looks better than when it was brand new. I highly recommend Davidson Pressure Washing & Painting. They had the best prices around and were friendly and...
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Reviewed in April 2019
I had him to do some interior painting and it was excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone that would need their home painted. I'm well pleased with Him. he was very professional and he worked quickly to finish the job and I was satisfied.
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Reviewed in August 2016
The provider thoroughly checked and analyzed everything in the home, interior, exterior, under the house, roof area, Windows, wiring, plumbing, foundation, structure, exterior buildings, etc. He came equipped with all necessary tools and gadgets needed for a detailed inspection.
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Reviewed in February 2015
This company is the best in the business. They took great care in making sure all of my furniture was properly covered as well as my hard wood floors. James is very personable and knows what he is talking about. He is not out to over charge for some crappy job. he uses the best supplies for the...
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"Great hire. Mr. Galvan came, assessed the job and gave me an estimate the same day. Both days of the job he, and his crew, were on time, professional and very easy to work with. Pricing was great and work was completed as agreed upon. The results were excellent. Not only would I hire again, but currently picking paint colors for the next job Mr. Galvan has estimated for us."

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"Great hire. Mr. Galvan came, assessed the job and gave me an estimate the same day. Both days of the job he, and his crew, were on time, professional and very easy to work with. Pricing was great and work was completed as agreed upon. The results were excellent. Not only would I hire again, but currently picking paint colors for the next job Mr. Galvan has estimated for us."

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