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Ruben Roman Painting
5.0(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ruben offered a competitive bid, was available to start the project promptly, and completed the work ahead of schedule without cutting corners to do so. The prep and painting were very well done, the crew was hardworking and pleasant. Ruben kept me informed as to their progress throughout the project. Definitely would hire Ruben Roman Painting again!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Custom Quality Creations
4.9(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Francisco and crew are really great guys ! They were very professional and got my house painted in record time ! They did a great job from start to finish. I have an old house 1907, and they took great care in masking off the trim, stained glass windows,etc. They were very pleasant while they were working. The price was very fair and the work is outstanding !"
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+118

Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brannick and Associates Painting Services
4.9(
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Serving Novato, 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 time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AOL Painting LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would give Javier a 10 star rating out of 5 possible. First we hired him to paint the exterior of the house we were selling, this involved some repair of facia etc . Then we hired him to do the interior of the house we bought. Again excellent work. What sets him apart is his professionalism, always on time, work ethic, goes above and beyond, and his pleasant personality . Oh, and he does excellent work."
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+4

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RSJ Painting
5.0(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jeremy and his crew helped restore our 19th century home to its original beauty. They were efficient and very thorough and precise. I will hire them for any painting project that comes my way for my self or my real estate clients. "
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Cabinet painting
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Sonoma Valley Painting
5.0(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Sonoma Valley Painting to paint the entire interior of our home before moving in, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Jeremy and his team were wonderful to work with—professional, detail-oriented, and incredibly skilled. Our house originally had dark colors throughout, and Jeremy completely transformed it, brightening every space and giving it a fresh, welcoming feel. We painted every single room and added a dark accent wall in our bedroom, which Jeremy helped us match perfectly to our vision. Our home also had custom-stained doors, and Jeremy went above and beyond to ensure any new or unstained trim matched beautifully. He even helped refinish our front door, which truly elevated our curb appeal and made the whole house feel brand new. We highly recommend Sonoma Valley Painting for anyone looking for quality work, great communication, and a team that truly cares about the finished product."
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+35

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Friendly Painting
5.0(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Waldo has a great time and worked with off and in for 8 years. Pricing very competitive and really good advise plus completion project. Projects he helped us with was replacing rotted big supporting beam, reenforcing balconies, painting, deck staining and replacing big windows. Lots of repairs of rotted wood. Sandra"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Novato, 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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