One major part of the project was restoring our large deck. Of the many deck-restoration companies we contacted, Five-Star Painting was one of the very few willing to do the job due to the difficulty involved. The difficulty, and Mike's recommendation, was that the deck surface required thorough sanding of the surface and re-painting using a wear-resistant paint. The sanding job proved to be difficult because every nook and cranny had to be cleared of old paint. The sanding took considerably longer than anticipated and Mike's crew did a splendid job. At their recommendations, a few wooden boards of the deck had to be replaced, all at reasonable additional expense. Mike and the crew were always very patient, highly professional and very courteous with us (we are demanding!). Mike recommended a particular deck paint that has indeed proven very durable. The painting finish on the deck was excellent. Mike's crew also painted our garage door and selected parts of the house. The finish quality was fantastic throughout. We recommend highly Mike Otani and his crew of Five-Star Painting without any reservation.