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Luis Painting Company

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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


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J P Painting & Decorating

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J P Painting & Decorating

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

J P Painting & Decorating is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. J P Painting & Decorating is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

J P Painting & Decorating is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. J P Painting & Decorating is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


Fresh Coat of California, Inc.

5.00(
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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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Clementson Painting Inc

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Clementson Painting Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Clementson Painting INC. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Ivan is great to work with. He is personable and asks the right questions to make sure you will get the end product you want. He painted our entire exterior and made sure the trim details were exactly how I wanted. He also did a great job painting our kitchen cabinets. "

Nicole C on June 2025

Clementson Painting INC. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Ivan is great to work with. He is personable and asks the right questions to make sure you will get the end product you want. He painted our entire exterior and made sure the trim details were exactly how I wanted. He also did a great job painting our kitchen cabinets. "

Nicole C on June 2025


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Refined Painting & Decorating

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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


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Green Oak Painting

5.00(
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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
28 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


"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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TM Expert Painting

5.00(
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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
26 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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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
52 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 beautiful job painting our 1912 cedar shingle house. The shingles had years of old chipping paint and plenty of sun damage and they spent tons of time carefully prepping the surface, sanding, patching, and more, then coating with tinted primer and finally high quality paint. The house looks beautiful and even more importantly it is going to last longer with their thorough work. Patrick also gave good guidance on color scheme based on years of experience which we melded with our vision and landed on a combination that worked really well. Highly recommend due to the careful quality work they did on a house with lots of challenges. "

Becca C on December 2025

All interior preparation and painting services All exterior preparation and painting services Power washing Small carpentry repairs

"Patrick and his crew did a beautiful job painting our 1912 cedar shingle house. The shingles had years of old chipping paint and plenty of sun damage and they spent tons of time carefully prepping the surface, sanding, patching, and more, then coating with tinted primer and finally high quality paint. The house looks beautiful and even more importantly it is going to last longer with their thorough work. Patrick also gave good guidance on color scheme based on years of experience which we melded with our vision and landed on a combination that worked really well. Highly recommend due to the careful quality work they did on a house with lots of challenges. "

Becca C on December 2025

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Exterior Painting questions, answered by experts

One gallon of paint can usually cover up to 400 square feet. Therefore, painting a one- or two-car garage door typically requires one gallon of paint, which should give you enough for the two to three coats experts recommend for this job. However, if you're painting a lighter color over a darker color, you might need more. Using primer can decrease the total number of coats of paint you need.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. A fresh coat of paint gives your home an updated look without the expense of replacing vinyl siding. For the best results, look for paint with acrylic and urethane resins, as these materials adapt to the vinyl’s expansion and contraction in different weather conditions. Use a color that’s the same as or lighter than the vinyl siding’s current color, as dark colors tend to absorb too much heat, which can lead to warped or buckled vinyl.

If you’re unhappy with the look of your baseboard heater and want to make it flow seamlessly with your wall color, painting a baseboard heater is possible. Always ensure the heater is off and cooled before you begin this project. Heat-resistant paint isn’t necessary unless your heater is heating above 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you’re debating whether to paint the walls or ceiling first, let us settle it for you. Painting the ceiling first is key—that way, you won’t have to worry about paint drips. Always start at the top of the room and work your way down for best results.

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