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Beyond Quality painting
4.9(
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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

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great! We got 3 bids and Manny came in with the best price. He was also the most responsive and did a wonderful job on our mobile home. The crew was quick, meticulous, and efficient. He brought in extra crew to finish the job and avoid the rain that was forecasted later in the week. They worked clean and exceeded our expectations, greatly improving the exterior look of our home, finishing the project in 3.5 days."
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+17

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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G.Z.L Painting
5.0(
70
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam from G.Z.L. Painting was the only contact who identified himself by name (great when receiving multiple texts from various contacts). Adam's pricing was competitive and he did not give the impression that the job was too small for consideration. He was polite, friendly, professional, and did an amazing job! We needed an area painted that included split stairs with high ceilings, AND a window area. We are very pleased with his work, and have asked him to do another job. My husband and I would highly recommend Adam to others."
Interior Painting Project
Before
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Dry rot in wood siding.

+58

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Two Men and a Brush Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

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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
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

"FST gave me an honest break down of the work my house needed and why. They donâ t cut any corners and are a quality company that made my house the nicest looking house on the block."
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Painting Projects
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Painting Projects

+17

Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Precise Touch Painting
5.0(
20
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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

"Fernando did a good job at Paint touch-up. He was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him for your next project or jobs requiring painting"
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Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting

+80

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
16 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

"I’ve hired Luis to paint my own home as well as several of my clients homes. I’m a General Contractor and have used Luis several times and each and every time he amazes me! His professionalism, attention to detail and always on time are qualities that are very hard to find in a painting contractor. I highly recommend Luis and his team and I will certainly use him on my next project."
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint

+28

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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