What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div><p>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:</p><ul><li><p>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</p></li><li><p>Scraping away loose paint</p></li><li><p>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</p></li><li><p>Caulking gaps and openings</p></li><li><p>Priming with a quality paint primer</p></li><li><p>Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">paint finish</a></p></li><li><p>Adding a second coat</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do you have to seal wood stain?

• <div><p>Applying a topcoat sealer is not required, but it will keep the stain from fading over time. This is particularly important if the stain imparts a color or varnish. If you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stain-wood.htm">staining exterior wood</a>, you should apply a sealant or finish to prevent weather-related issues down the line. Also, stained wood that lacks a seal won’t look as clean and fresh. A clear topcoat will give it the professional result you want. </p></div>

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Q: Can you paint galvanized chain link fencing?

• <div><p>Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.</p></div>

Q: How do you prevent a fence from becoming dirty?

• <div><p>To prevent a fence from becoming dirty, hose it down weekly and after every time you mow the lawn. This will prevent algae from being able to feed on grass clippings. You should also wash your fence once per season and trim plants so they don&rsquo;t touch it. As a precautionary measure, you can treat your fence with a coating of a mold prevention product.</p></div>

Q: Should you power wash a fence before staining it?

• <div><p>While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-tips-pressure-wash-your-home.htm">power washing</a> 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&rsquo;t time for dust and dirt to build up again. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Repaired an electrical outlet in my kitchen. Removed damaged ceiling in my breakfast nook, replaced the ceiling that was damaged and painted it. Excellent job.!! Very pleased and will not hesitate to hire them again.
Sanchez Electric & Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
They did a great job they cleaned our fence and house and driveway. The owner is very nice and polite and does a very good job.. I would highly recommend.
All n All Washing Co
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Reviewed in March 2021
Greg did a wonderful job. He completed the job in a very timely manner and always showed up on time for appointments. Very friendly and respectful ! Extremely pleased that we hired Greg Hill for our painting project.
Hill & Hill
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Reviewed in February 2021
I hired Joe to prepare my house for sale. He did covering up cracks in walls, touch up of badly infiltrated water damaged areas and paint matching with amazing ease and effectiveness. He even helped replace a garage side entrance door, a WC and some badly corroded down pipes in my gutters. Joe...
Butayi Painting and Decorating
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Reviewed in October 2014
Vehicle was dropped off on 24 September 2014. Vehicle was not available for pickup until 16 October 2014. Found touch-up paint on the painted and repaired frame from a scratch (very noticeable). Does not seem to keep regular hours, owner not around when I dropped by to inquire on the completion...
WILSON'S PAINT & BODY WORKS
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Reviewed in October 2013
John Snider showed up ready to work. After getting his supplies out he started to work immediately. John was very friendly and easy to talk to but talking was not his job and the work came first. Within minutes the holes were cut out and completion of the project seem to be magic. One hour...
Snider Enterprises
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Reviewed in July 2012
He gave us a bid and when he finished, he reduced it by $60 because it didn’t take him as long as he thought. He is the only painter that I have ever known that based his exterior painting on the humidity level outside.
Artist Of The House
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Reviewed in September 2010
These women are amazing! They did a beautiful job. I had purchased some of the paint prior to their arrrival, but they were willing to pick up anything I had not furnished. They are friendly, prompt, neat, and very pleasant. After removing a wallpaper border in one room, I discussed with one...
Cowgirl Painting Co
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Reviewed in July 2008
Which job? From the 16' x 32' outbuilding, to a 24' x 24' room addition, to a new roof, to adding an extended roof to the 16' x 32' outbuilding, to doing some spray painting, some painting, some wallpapering, installing a tub surround, to hanging a flat screen TV, installing windows, repairs to...
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