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Larson Brothers Painting

4.89(
23
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Larson Brothers Painting

4.89(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We specialize in creating a great painting experience. We strive to provide 5 star service to all clients by communicating, providing high quality work the first time around, and tailoring the job so the job is done how you want it. We are well known for painting wineries, historic buildings, homes, businesses and specialty coatings. We have a broad range of product knowledge and industry experience and will get your job done right. If you read our reviews you will note how personable and likeable our crews are so you can breathe easy about how your job will be handled.

"Excellent job, good to work with."

Teresa Z on March 2025

We specialize in creating a great painting experience. We strive to provide 5 star service to all clients by communicating, providing high quality work the first time around, and tailoring the job so the job is done how you want it. We are well known for painting wineries, historic buildings, homes, businesses and specialty coatings. We have a broad range of product knowledge and industry experience and will get your job done right. If you read our reviews you will note how personable and likeable our crews are so you can breathe easy about how your job will be handled.

"Excellent job, good to work with."

Teresa Z on March 2025


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Clementson Painting Inc

5.00(
7
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Clementson Painting Inc

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Clementson Painting INC. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Ivan is great to work with. He is personable and asks the right questions to make sure you will get the end product you want. He painted our entire exterior and made sure the trim details were exactly how I wanted. He also did a great job painting our kitchen cabinets. "

Nicole C on June 2025

Clementson Painting INC. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Ivan is great to work with. He is personable and asks the right questions to make sure you will get the end product you want. He painted our entire exterior and made sure the trim details were exactly how I wanted. He also did a great job painting our kitchen cabinets. "

Nicole C on June 2025


Luis Painting Company

5.00(
38
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Approved Pro

Luis Painting Company

5.00(
38
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Luis did a fantastic job. We were really impressed with his thorough proposal. He primed and prepped our home and made all the needed repairs. He and his crew worked extremely hard. They showed up on time and cleaned up before they left each day. We are 100 percent satisfied! Rodger & Sidra Offenbach"

Rodger O on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Luis did a fantastic job. We were really impressed with his thorough proposal. He primed and prepped our home and made all the needed repairs. He and his crew worked extremely hard. They showed up on time and cleaned up before they left each day. We are 100 percent satisfied! Rodger & Sidra Offenbach"

Rodger O on October 2025


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M A Painting

5.00(
1
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M A Painting

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, M A Painting committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Marlo is the man! Such a skilled professional. He painted our whole downstairs & our bathroom cabinets. We could not be more pleased."

Kitson W on April 2021

With over 20 years of experience, M A Painting committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Marlo is the man! Such a skilled professional. He painted our whole downstairs & our bathroom cabinets. We could not be more pleased."

Kitson W on April 2021


Friendly Painting

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Friendly Painting

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"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"

Sandra V on July 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"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"

Sandra V on July 2022


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Ruben Roman Painting

5.00(
30
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Ruben Roman Painting

5.00(
30
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Great Work At Great Price! A fresh coat of paint or stain can bring new life to rooms, add curb appeal to homes and commercial buildings, and help protect your investment for years to come. We're happy to bid on all types of painting, staining and interior design projects in the Denver metro area. We'll meet with you, at your convenience, and provide you with a free, written, detailed estimate – no surprise charges added after the fact. rubenromanpainting.com

"I am a perfectionist and have always done all my own painting, home renovations/upgrades/maintenance/repair, gardening, landscaping and plumbing, and electrical (to code with permits). I built the 230' of the fencing around our property and built two pergolas. I'm 77 years old and I decided to hire a contractor to repaint our 7 pieces of of cast aluminum patio furniture and the 230' of (6'/8') fencing and the two pergolas. I hired Rumen Roman Painting for this work and was and still am amazed and at the quality and detail of his work. He did this better than I would have and that is saying a lot! His attention to detail, craftsmanship and his work ethic are commendable. We will be hiring a painting contractor in the future and will definetely be contracting Ruben for that work. "

Richard S on July 2025

Great Work At Great Price! A fresh coat of paint or stain can bring new life to rooms, add curb appeal to homes and commercial buildings, and help protect your investment for years to come. We're happy to bid on all types of painting, staining and interior design projects in the Denver metro area. We'll meet with you, at your convenience, and provide you with a free, written, detailed estimate – no surprise charges added after the fact. rubenromanpainting.com

"I am a perfectionist and have always done all my own painting, home renovations/upgrades/maintenance/repair, gardening, landscaping and plumbing, and electrical (to code with permits). I built the 230' of the fencing around our property and built two pergolas. I'm 77 years old and I decided to hire a contractor to repaint our 7 pieces of of cast aluminum patio furniture and the 230' of (6'/8') fencing and the two pergolas. I hired Rumen Roman Painting for this work and was and still am amazed and at the quality and detail of his work. He did this better than I would have and that is saying a lot! His attention to detail, craftsmanship and his work ethic are commendable. We will be hiring a painting contractor in the future and will definetely be contracting Ruben for that work. "

Richard S on July 2025


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Ceres Construction

5.00(
6
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Ceres Construction

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Extremely well. Adrian and his team performed well above and beyond expectations. So much so that I have hired him for another two jobs!"

Brian M on October 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Extremely well. Adrian and his team performed well above and beyond expectations. So much so that I have hired him for another two jobs!"

Brian M on October 2024


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J.Rupert, Inc.

5.00(
6
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J.Rupert, Inc.

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

*****DBA JOHN SEIDLER PAINTING***** We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! English and Spanish speaking!

"John and his team was very easy to work with. They were kind, respectful and cleaned up each day as they went. The bid was fair as was the pricing for changes I made. I’d easily recommend."

Nancy B on October 2025

*****DBA JOHN SEIDLER PAINTING***** We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! English and Spanish speaking!

"John and his team was very easy to work with. They were kind, respectful and cleaned up each day as they went. The bid was fair as was the pricing for changes I made. I’d easily recommend."

Nancy B on October 2025


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Green Oak Painting

5.00(
23
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Approved Pro

Green Oak Painting

5.00(
23
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

My name is Omar Alvarado, in 2009, i started working in the paint industry and learn the skills, an excellent prep, will determine a great finish work! My crew and i, have a lot of experience working with water and oil base paint, interior/exterior residential paint work, also deck/ fence stain work. My clients are my number one priority, and I’ll go the extra mile to make sure they’re completely satisfied with my work. Have a specific project that requires professional attention? My services are designed to tackle even the most complex projects. Call me today to discover how I can help. (415) 377-0908

"Such a friendly gentleman. His work was clean and thorough. Impeccable job. Would definitely hire him again."

Stacy W on November 2025

My name is Omar Alvarado, in 2009, i started working in the paint industry and learn the skills, an excellent prep, will determine a great finish work! My crew and i, have a lot of experience working with water and oil base paint, interior/exterior residential paint work, also deck/ fence stain work. My clients are my number one priority, and I’ll go the extra mile to make sure they’re completely satisfied with my work. Have a specific project that requires professional attention? My services are designed to tackle even the most complex projects. Call me today to discover how I can help. (415) 377-0908

"Such a friendly gentleman. His work was clean and thorough. Impeccable job. Would definitely hire him again."

Stacy W on November 2025


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Cal Preserving, Inc.

4.63(
12
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Cal Preserving, Inc.

4.63(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Cal Preserving, Inc. is your exterior wood cleaning and preserving specialists. Anything from wood decks, fences to natural wooden siding can be cleaned, restored, and preserved. Cal Preserving also specializes in cleaning and staining hardwood surfaces (IPE and other). The owner, Bruce Watkins, has over 30 years of experience in the field and takes pride in earning repeat business. They ensure your satisfaction, so that you look to them for your future needs. They are fully bonded, insured and licensed. Their policy is not to take a dime until the work is done and you are happy.

"They were on time, professional, and friendly"

Charles U on June 2024

Cal Preserving, Inc. is your exterior wood cleaning and preserving specialists. Anything from wood decks, fences to natural wooden siding can be cleaned, restored, and preserved. Cal Preserving also specializes in cleaning and staining hardwood surfaces (IPE and other). The owner, Bruce Watkins, has over 30 years of experience in the field and takes pride in earning repeat business. They ensure your satisfaction, so that you look to them for your future needs. They are fully bonded, insured and licensed. Their policy is not to take a dime until the work is done and you are happy.

"They were on time, professional, and friendly"

Charles U on June 2024

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FAQs for exterior home or structure paint or stain projects in San Rafael, 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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