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J & D Painting
5.0(
95
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I’m so happy with the work done by J & D Painting on my home—interior, exterior, and kitchen cabinets. David was wonderful to work with. Communication on status and any issues was great throughout the project, the quality is beautiful, the team stayed right on schedule, and their customer service was exceptional. It’s so nice to work with a team you can trust. I’m grateful for their hard work and highly recommend them."
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+51

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
27
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rolando wants to provide the best results and makes excellent recommendations that you should consider and discuss. Lower cost (cheaper paints) don’t necessarily give you the best or lasting results. His team is very meticulous and does a great job in prepping and cleanup."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beyond Quality painting
4.9(
75
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Julio and his team have done a wonderful job for our exterior painting and deck painting. He is very workable and approachable. I am very pleased about their work and will definitely hire them again for the interior painting."
Vidya Gude Cupertino Ca
San Francisco Ca
Exterior Painting Project- Foster City Ca
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+67

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A. KEITH, INC.
5.0(
23
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our home fully painted by A Keith, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Our house, built in the 1950s, hadn’t been painted in many years and was in desperate need of care—it was faded, cracked, peeling, and just looked tired. Richie gave us a very fair quote, and in just 6 days, he and his team completely transformed our home. The house now looks fantastic. Richie was professional, responsive, and truly cared about making sure we were satisfied. He checked in multiple times during the project, did walk-throughs, and made sure any little details we noticed were addressed right away. His crew worked quickly but with great attention to detail. We’re so impressed with both the quality of work and the customer service. I would highly recommend A Keith to anyone looking for painting services—you won’t be disappointed!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint

+4

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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G.Z.L Painting
5.0(
69
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased to work with G.Z.L Painting. Adam is very responsive and very easy to communicate with. Whether it is email or text message, he responds promptly and addresses all my questions. We had the entire exterior of our house painted and we are very happy and satisfied with Adam's and his team's work. We will continue to use Adam's services in the future and would recommend him to anyone."
Interior Painting Project
Before
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Dry rot in wood siding.

+58

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Detail Pro Painting
5.0(
18
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've worked with many painters over the years and Manny from Detail Pro and his crew is the best I have ever encountered. Manny is THE painter for one of the top contractors in our area that is the "go to guy" for remodeling historic homes. I talked with about wanting a quality paint job for our home that was originally built in 1914. I thought he would be good, but I was amazed at how good. For example on just one upstairs deck railing two of his crew members worked for over 2 days sanding and prepping! Overall they worked to insure that everything was perfect. Their attention detail is fantastic. In addition, the entire team was extremely friendly and they did a great job of cleaning up at the end of every day. Manny also diagnosed a number of areas where there was some water damage to exterior beams that are 3 stories high. He suggested a terrific carpenter that quickly and expertly fixed the problems. Throughout the process we learned how dedicated Manny is to insuring the job is done great.... and what a wonderful person and craftsman he is."
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+17

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Generation Painting & Builders Inc.
4.9(
56
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ivan, Sarai, Ismael and others were fantastic to work with. I hired New Generation to paint the interior of my condo. They did a fantastic job and I'm so very pleased with the results. I had lots of questions and they were very patient with me. They explained the steps they would take and I learned a lot about different grades of paint, wall textures, etc. Outstanding customer service. Punctual as well. Will hire them again when I get my kitchen cabinets done next year. If you need any painting work done, I HIGHLY recommend New Generation Painting. You won't be disappointed."
TRELLIS STAIN
FRONT DOOR
KITCHEN CABINETS REFINISH
STAIN TO PAINT
EXTERIOR PAINTING  PROJECT

+145

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Palma's Painting
5.0(
17
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fernando and his crew did an amazong job. Painted my two bedrooms. Nursery and living room . Completely changed the view in my home . Really glad we hired him"
Exterior Painting Project
Living Area
Living Area
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Two Men and a Brush Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott painted all the interior walls in our new house, he patched and painted the garage and made it so much nicer, he painted our kitchen cabinets, which turned out beautiful and saved us so much money compared to refacing, and he also painted a tricky accent wall covered with reclaimed wood after patching it, and that changed from a weird problem to an elegant feature of the house. All these projects were expertly done on time while I was away, and his estimates for each were accurate and lower than those of his competitors. When I have other projects I will go straight to him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gruber Painting
4.7(
46
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gruber Painting did a great job painting some of the exterior parts of our home that get a lot of sun exposure and were looking pretty shabby. We felt their price was reasonable. The crew was friendly and got the job done on time. The only thing I can negatively say about the crew is the cleanup could have been better. We found tape left on the ground in several places and lots of the chipped paint all around the exterior of our home."
Interior
Interior Refresh
Craftsman Makeover
Downtown Restoration
Mediterranean Design

+57

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for exterior home or structure paint or stain projects in Los Altos, CA

Painting vinyl siding is a budget-friendly way to revive curb appeal without paying for new panels. As long as the boards aren’t warped, cracked, or leaking, a coat of high-quality acrylic paint can buy you another five to 10 years before replacement. 

Stick to lighter shades so the siding doesn’t soak up excess heat, and prep the surface well for the paint to bond. If you’re seeing rot or moisture damage, skip the paint and plan for new siding instead.

High-quality acrylic paint is recommended for vinyl siding. Acrylic paint adheres firmly to vinyl surfaces and resists peeling and fading, providing a sleek and long-lasting finish. Ensure the siding is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for optimal results. Your exterior painting pro has the expertise to properly prepare your siding’s surface to ensure proper adhesion.

Priming is not required if the vinyl siding remains in good condition and is properly cleaned. However, if the original color is severely faded or the panels have become porous, priming becomes essential. Priming provides a smooth, even base that improves paint adhesion and enhances durability, ensuring the acrylic finish adheres properly and lasts longer.

A paint sprayer is the quickest, most consistent way to coat vinyl siding. The fine mist reaches grooves a roller can miss and lays down an even layer in a fraction of the time. You’ll still need a brush for tight corners, but a sprayer slashes labor hours and reduces lap marks. 

If you’re renting equipment, ask the supplier for a tip size made for exterior acrylics so the paint atomizes correctly and sticks to the siding.

Painted vinyl siding lasts between five and 10 years. The durability depends on the quality of the surface preparation and the local climate conditions. When the siding is thoroughly cleaned and prepped, and high-quality acrylic paint is used, the finish endures longer. In hotter regions, the lifespan may be closer to five years, while cooler climates help extend it.

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