What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:<ul><li>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</li><li>Scraping away loose paint</li><li>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</li><li>Caulking gaps and openings</li><li>Priming with a quality paint primer</li><li>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></li><li>Adding a second coat</li><li>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</li></ul></div>

How many coats of stain should you put on cedar?

• <div>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. </div>

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Reviewed in February 2025
I highly recommend Noe for all your painting needs. Noe painted 2 sheds and all the exterior wood trim on my home He is very fair, trustworthy, and professional. His work is outstanding. Noe is an all-around great guy. You should not hesitate to contact Noe when you need painting done and done...
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Reviewed in February 2024
Ulises did a great job on my fence, completed in a timely fashion, & made sure I was satisfied with the job before he left. I found him to be dependable (arriving when he said he would), courteous and patient. I will be calling him again and definitely would recommend him! NOTE: He also...
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Reviewed in January 2024
They did a great job taking down our old fence and replacing it with a sturdier fence and door.
Velasquez Landscaping & Waterproofing
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Reviewed in January 2024
He got my horse fence up in less than two days, gate attached and took up all the old fencing as well. Fixed the rock around my round pen and made it look so much better! Very easy to work with.
A Squared Builders LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Bobby did a great job painting my door
Universal Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2023
It was great. They did a great job putting the fence up and clean up after the job was done I would definitely use them again There pricing was cheaper than all the other fence companies I checked out
Estrada Brothers Fencing
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Reviewed in July 2023
Started the project before scheduled date. Removed existing fence and installed similar fence in its place. I was amazed that there was no damage to existing plants and trees. Very diligent and focused crew. Even the neighbors mentioned what a great job they did. Fence turned out beautifully...
Action Fence Pros
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Reviewed in March 2023
JK painting painted entire interior and kitchen cabinets of our house. They were fast, clean, professional and did a nice job!
Jk Custom Painting Inc
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Reviewed in January 2023
Did an awesome job painting my exterior doors.
Cortes Painting NC, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
I have had 24/7 paint more than 20 jobs for me. They have painted interior & exterior for me along with painting cabinets. I have been more than pleased with their work! They paint all of our rentals. Very pleased with them & their work. I would recommend them to anyone!
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one.

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted
Scraping away loose paint
Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris
Caulking gaps and openings
Priming with a quality paint primer
Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish
Adding a second coat
Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

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.

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

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