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Beyond Quality painting
4.9(
75
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional job. Very friendly crew. Showed up as promised. Understood & executed the project as requested. Very pleased with finished product. Already working with Julio planning my next project with Best Quality Painting."
Vidya Gude Cupertino Ca
San Francisco Ca
Exterior Painting Project- Foster City Ca
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+67

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Detail Pro Painting
5.0(
18
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed my wood carriage type garage door and 30 feet of cedar fence refinished and stained after 9 years of wear. I also needed the wood trim around the house repainted. It was hard for me to find a painter who would take on this relatively small job. Previous businesses I contacted even through Angies List either weren't interested in the size of the job or wanted to paint the garage door rather than stain it. Detail Pro Painting understood what I wanted and made it happen. Their attention to detail for both the prep work as well as the actual staining were quite superb. They power washed, bleached, sanded where needed and masked off the adjoining areas very meticulously. There was no "overspray" or bleed when they were done. I am really very happy with the job they did. Manny the owner communicated well and understood what I desired. I believe that this company takes pride in their quality and does not charge extra for it!"
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+17

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G.Z.L Painting
5.0(
69
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam has done all our house painting projects (indoor and outdoor) since we bought our property in 2006. The work has been excellent, and when the project is started he works continually through to completion. We find his prices are always reasonable, and he is completely trustworthy. Adam has also done work for our immediate neighbors, following our recommendation."
Interior Painting Project
Before
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Dry rot in wood siding.

+58

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Two Men and a Brush Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott and his guy just painted our Living room, Family Room, Kitchen and 3 hallways. Basically 1/3rd of our home. They moved furniture together and completely covered everything in plastic. Not a single thing was damaged. Attention to detail superb. The quote was as good or better than the other 2 we collected. Our house was left tidy and perfect! Can't say enough about these "Two Men and A Brush"!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FST Painting, Corp.
5.0(
17
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had inquired about living room/hallway and kitchen painting and Fernando was super quick and detailed when providing an estimate. The job was also completed within a pretty tight time frame but with amazing results! I now recommend this business to anyone who needs a small or big job done at home!"
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+17

Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Precise Touch Painting
4.9(
19
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Precise Touch to paint my cedar picket fence. They did a great job! Fernando visited me first to provide some consultation. He gave advice for stains and paint, solid versus transparent, and spray versus roller/brush. He gave me a paint catalog to choose my color preference. On the day of the work, his team arrived in time. They covered all the areas to protect them from paint splatter. They cleaned and sanded the painting surface. They completed the paint job with two coats by the end of the day. They even used a leaf blower to leave the area all clean. I would definitely hire them again."
Color Change
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting

+80

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L Y L PROFESSIONAL BRUSH
5.0(
14
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Luis and his team did an amazing job on painting a bedroom, hallway and living room. They were very professional and efficient. The walls look really good and I would not hesitate to use them for our next painting job!"
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint

+28

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.4(
14
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional work! Very thorough and professional. Detailed oriented and executed all work as planned answered all questions. Very satisfied and highly refer for all your paint projects/needs."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+74

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Palo Alto, 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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