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Ruben Roman Painting
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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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Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brannick and Associates Painting Services
4.9(
201
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Serving San Rafael, 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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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AOL Painting LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Lopez at AOL painting is awesome. He is very professional from start to finish. He keeps his work are clean and picked up. I had a family emergency and gave them free access to my house without worrying about anything. Completely satisfied with the out come of the repairs and painting. If I need a painter again he would be the only one I call. I had 4 quotes and AOL was among the lowest charging as well."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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RSJ Painting
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jeremy did an amazing job painting the interior of our home in Petaluma. His attention to detail was excellent and the finished result looks beautiful. He was friendly, punctual, respectful of our space, and easy to communicate with throughout the project. We?re extremely happy with the outcome and would absolutely recommend Jeremy to anyone looking for a skilled, reliable interior painter. "
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TM Expert Painting
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, 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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Friendly Painting
5.0(
3
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Serving San Rafael, 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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Clementson Painting Inc
5.0(
7
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Serving San Rafael, 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."
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in San Rafael, 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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