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Luis Painting Company

5.00(
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Luis Painting Company

5.00(
38
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Luis did a fantastic job. We were really impressed with his thorough proposal. He primed and prepped our home and made all the needed repairs. He and his crew worked extremely hard. They showed up on time and cleaned up before they left each day. We are 100 percent satisfied! Rodger & Sidra Offenbach"

Rodger O on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Luis did a fantastic job. We were really impressed with his thorough proposal. He primed and prepped our home and made all the needed repairs. He and his crew worked extremely hard. They showed up on time and cleaned up before they left each day. We are 100 percent satisfied! Rodger & Sidra Offenbach"

Rodger O on October 2025


Fresh Coat of California, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Fresh Coat of California, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated Painting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great"

Praveen V on February 2022

We are a locally owned and operated Painting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great"

Praveen V on February 2022


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Refined Painting & Decorating

5.00(
6
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Refined Painting & Decorating

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Refined Painting & Decorating has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of detail is apparent in every job we complete. Call Refined Painting & Decorating today and we'll be there to give you a free estimate. James senior has been painting since 1974 and was in the painters union for more than 20 years. The rate of pay for a Union painting contractor used to be $65 dollars per hour. We can provide you with different levels of quality depending on the cost. Basically you get what you pay for, but with us you get better quality at a lower cost.

"Respectful and pleasant to deal with. Experienced father and son team."

Lisa H on August 2024

Refined Painting & Decorating has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of detail is apparent in every job we complete. Call Refined Painting & Decorating today and we'll be there to give you a free estimate. James senior has been painting since 1974 and was in the painters union for more than 20 years. The rate of pay for a Union painting contractor used to be $65 dollars per hour. We can provide you with different levels of quality depending on the cost. Basically you get what you pay for, but with us you get better quality at a lower cost.

"Respectful and pleasant to deal with. Experienced father and son team."

Lisa H on August 2024


"Incredible work. Clean up everyday , polite, thorough. Highly highly recommend"

Debbie L on May 2023

Dennis Painting, Inc. is your local painting expert. We take pride in providing superior quality services at a fair price. Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

"Incredible work. Clean up everyday , polite, thorough. Highly highly recommend"

Debbie L on May 2023


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Larson Brothers Painting

4.89(
23
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Larson Brothers Painting

4.89(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We specialize in creating a great painting experience. We strive to provide 5 star service to all clients by communicating, providing high quality work the first time around, and tailoring the job so the job is done how you want it. We are well known for painting wineries, historic buildings, homes, businesses and specialty coatings. We have a broad range of product knowledge and industry experience and will get your job done right. If you read our reviews you will note how personable and likeable our crews are so you can breathe easy about how your job will be handled.

"Excellent job, good to work with."

Teresa Z on March 2025

We specialize in creating a great painting experience. We strive to provide 5 star service to all clients by communicating, providing high quality work the first time around, and tailoring the job so the job is done how you want it. We are well known for painting wineries, historic buildings, homes, businesses and specialty coatings. We have a broad range of product knowledge and industry experience and will get your job done right. If you read our reviews you will note how personable and likeable our crews are so you can breathe easy about how your job will be handled.

"Excellent job, good to work with."

Teresa Z on March 2025


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TM Expert Painting

5.00(
8
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TM Expert Painting

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Welcome to TM Expert Painting. We have 16 years of experience and specialize in all your painting, drywall, or carpentry needs. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"TM did an awesome job painting all the interior walls of our home. They painted 8 rooms and 2 bathrooms in two days which exceeded our expectations. Their work quality is excellent and they moved and protected our furniture and floors to prevent any paint damage. Also did a thorough clean up after the painting was completed. We highly recommended them."

Mr A on July 2025

Welcome to TM Expert Painting. We have 16 years of experience and specialize in all your painting, drywall, or carpentry needs. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"TM did an awesome job painting all the interior walls of our home. They painted 8 rooms and 2 bathrooms in two days which exceeded our expectations. Their work quality is excellent and they moved and protected our furniture and floors to prevent any paint damage. Also did a thorough clean up after the painting was completed. We highly recommended them."

Mr A on July 2025


Redwood Painting Co

4.75(
20
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Approved Pro

Redwood Painting Co

4.75(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

We are a father/son owned company. With his over 40 years of experience, Tom (the Father) offers his knowledge and experience to assist you in all your questions and provides honest answers. We specialize in elastomerics, stains, epoxy/urethane, all latex paints, anti graffiti paints, and many, many more! We have very AFFORDABLE PRICES, and get the job done within your time frame!

"Tom and his son did an excellent job. Communication was clear, the price was very reasonable, and our house came out looking great. We'll use them for our future painting needs and I highly recommend them."

Jon H on April 2025

We are a father/son owned company. With his over 40 years of experience, Tom (the Father) offers his knowledge and experience to assist you in all your questions and provides honest answers. We specialize in elastomerics, stains, epoxy/urethane, all latex paints, anti graffiti paints, and many, many more! We have very AFFORDABLE PRICES, and get the job done within your time frame!

"Tom and his son did an excellent job. Communication was clear, the price was very reasonable, and our house came out looking great. We'll use them for our future painting needs and I highly recommend them."

Jon H on April 2025


"Patrick and his crew did a great job on our house. They started the job right doing a lot of prep work to ensure that the paint would last a long time. The crew working were meticulous, cleaned up carefully at the end of every day, and respectful. Neighbors commented about what a great job the crew were doing and how good the work looked. The final product looks great, and Patrick provided some good advice around color scheme to really make the most of the work being done."

James D on January 2025

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"Patrick and his crew did a great job on our house. They started the job right doing a lot of prep work to ensure that the paint would last a long time. The crew working were meticulous, cleaned up carefully at the end of every day, and respectful. Neighbors commented about what a great job the crew were doing and how good the work looked. The final product looks great, and Patrick provided some good advice around color scheme to really make the most of the work being done."

James D on January 2025


"Extremely professional and high quality work. Beginning with the review of work scope and comprehensive proposal through the execution and wrap up — good communication, documentation and most importantly excellence in quality at every phase of work. Daily work began on time (as allowed by HOA defined work hours) and always finished leaving the work area clean and orderly. It was a pleasure to work with such a pro!"

Lani M on June 2024

With over 20+ years of professional experience, we are here to brighten your home inside and out, and to meet all your needs and dreams.

"Extremely professional and high quality work. Beginning with the review of work scope and comprehensive proposal through the execution and wrap up — good communication, documentation and most importantly excellence in quality at every phase of work. Daily work began on time (as allowed by HOA defined work hours) and always finished leaving the work area clean and orderly. It was a pleasure to work with such a pro!"

Lani M on June 2024


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Green Oak Painting

5.00(
23
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Approved Pro

Green Oak Painting

5.00(
23
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

My name is Omar Alvarado, in 2009, i started working in the paint industry and learn the skills, an excellent prep, will determine a great finish work! My crew and i, have a lot of experience working with water and oil base paint, interior/exterior residential paint work, also deck/ fence stain work. My clients are my number one priority, and I’ll go the extra mile to make sure they’re completely satisfied with my work. Have a specific project that requires professional attention? My services are designed to tackle even the most complex projects. Call me today to discover how I can help. (415) 377-0908

"Such a friendly gentleman. His work was clean and thorough. Impeccable job. Would definitely hire him again."

Stacy W on November 2025

My name is Omar Alvarado, in 2009, i started working in the paint industry and learn the skills, an excellent prep, will determine a great finish work! My crew and i, have a lot of experience working with water and oil base paint, interior/exterior residential paint work, also deck/ fence stain work. My clients are my number one priority, and I’ll go the extra mile to make sure they’re completely satisfied with my work. Have a specific project that requires professional attention? My services are designed to tackle even the most complex projects. Call me today to discover how I can help. (415) 377-0908

"Such a friendly gentleman. His work was clean and thorough. Impeccable job. Would definitely hire him again."

Stacy W on November 2025

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Exterior Painting questions, answered by experts

While paint drying smoothly on a wall is ideal, a can full of dry paint is not. To open a can of dry paint, you’ll need a tool with a sharp edge, such as a utility knife or a box cutter. Take your tool and score the area where the lid meets the can to break through the dried-up paint. Then, use a paint can opener or a flathead screwdriver to pry the lid open and check the state of the contents. For smaller cans with plastic lids, you can run the top under hot water to loosen the lid. 

If you decide to paint over wallpaper, it’s important to prep the surface with an oil- or shellac-based primer. This helps prevent moisture from creating bubbles loosening the adhesive. Plus, a primer helps paint attach to the wall smoothly and securely. Use quality oil-based or latex paint to cover the wallpaper. Be prepared to cover the wallpaper with two coats for maximum coverage.

Costs depend on surface type, prep work, labor, paint quality, and any required specialty finishes.

Depending on the piece, there are times when you can paint over painted furniture. Start by applying a high-adhesion primer so that the new topcoat will stick. However, if the paint is peeling or chipping, it’s best to sand it down, use a paint stripper, or try a deglosser to ensure your new paint will adhere.

Beginners can absolutely use a paint sprayer, but there is some technique involved, so you’ll have to spend some time learning how to use your sprayer. It’s a good idea to practice on a scrap surface before moving to your actual painting project to get used to using the sprayer. This can help avoid over spraying, which can lead to drips, bubbles, and other imperfections on your finished product.

The Novato, CA homeowners’ guide to exterior painting services

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