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Brannick and Associates Painting Services
4.8(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brannick Painting just finished a complete exterior repaint of our house in El Cerrito, including staining our deck. Patrick and his team were wonderful to work with. Patrick helped us with color selection, painting large sheets of posterboard with several colors we considered, so we could hold them up to the house in different lighting to see how they would look when finished. we have heard from others that they had small swatches painted on their house and Patrick’s approach is so much more helpful. Patrick is also extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of preparation and painting. We have an old stucco house that needed a lot of detailed preparation. His crew is very experienced, and they did an excellent job repairing and preparing all of the cracks and blemishes on our house. We are very happy with the final product. We highly recommend using Brannick Painting."
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+10

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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TM Expert Painting
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.4(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work of Urbina's Painting Company. Every aspect of the project, from initial quotation to final details was very professionally handled. The project was completed ahead of schedule. I am very particular about work done on my house and could not have asked for more. I will definitely use Urbina's for future work, and I am recommending them to my neighbors."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lamorinda Painting
4.6(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a small window of time between when the previous owners were moving out and we were moving it to have some work done and Michael was able to make that happen for us! The garage of our new house needed the walls and ceiling repainted before we could have the new flooring put in. Michael was quick to respond, efficient in the process, came out to consult and color match first, and was able to do the job in record time. It made SUCH a difference to the space. He patched a repaired a few spots on the walls, removed hanging hardware and prepped/taped off anything that needed it. All super professionally done. There was one area that started cracking while it drying and Michael was quick to respond and come fix, no questions asked. I would hire Michael again without hesitation (and plan to when we decided to paint some rooms!)."
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Atlantis Decorative Coatings
5.0(
14
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tony was a nice person and pleasure to work with. He was responsive, reasonably priced, and the work was well done. Only con is some trash and paint chips from the prep work was left behind, requiring clean-up on my end. He helped by giving advice on the paint job and I am happy with the final result."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Platinum Painting & Upgrades
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Platinum painting responded quickly and gave me a thorough bid estimate. The challenge was repairing and poor job by a previous contractor. When the job started they were prompt and on the site on time every time. They diligently protected my decking and anything that needed protection. They completed the job as promised and in shorter time than they estimated. They were diligent in clean up. I am pleased with their work and will definitely hire them for future projects."
Restaurant painting
Restaurant painting
Restaurant painting
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24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clementson Painting Inc
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ivan and his crew were absolutely wonderful! They not only painted our entire house a new color, but they also removed and replaced window frames that were rotten or termite damaged. All of their work was top notch: professional, friendly, on-time and with excellent communication skills. My wife and I are so pleased with the job Ivan and his crew did, that we highly recommend him to anyone who needs their house painted; you will not be disappointed, I promise you."
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Berkeley, CA

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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