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Avatar for Transformational Color
Transformational Color
537 Humes Avenue
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Transformational Color
537 Humes Avenue
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience in the painting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from color consulting and artistic finishes to custom interiors and exteriors. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Transformational Color, a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Gregory and his team members are friendly and very easy for me to work with. Quality craftmanship and a thorough job seem to be at the top of their list. I saw this in their presentation, and also in their work."

Douglas B on May 2022

With over 30 years of experience in the painting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from color consulting and artistic finishes to custom interiors and exteriors. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Transformational Color, a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Gregory and his team members are friendly and very easy for me to work with. Quality craftmanship and a thorough job seem to be at the top of their list. I saw this in their presentation, and also in their work."

Douglas B on May 2022


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FINAL TOUCH PAINTING SERVICES
49 BLANCA LN SPC 503
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
FINAL TOUCH PAINTING SERVICES
49 BLANCA LN SPC 503
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

FINAL TOUCH PAINTING SERVICES with over 20 years of experience is the 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!

"Edgardo did a great job of painting and staining our large deck and stairs. We appreciated his attention to detail. Communication and scheduling was easy. We look forward to having him do more work for us in the future, and highly recommend him to others."

Janel G on December 2024

FINAL TOUCH PAINTING SERVICES with over 20 years of experience is the 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!

"Edgardo did a great job of painting and staining our large deck and stairs. We appreciated his attention to detail. Communication and scheduling was easy. We look forward to having him do more work for us in the future, and highly recommend him to others."

Janel G on December 2024


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A1 Quality Painters
1130 Gladstone St
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
A1 Quality Painters
1130 Gladstone St
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A-1 Quality Painters prides itself in understanding that customer satisfaction is what determines our success. You will notice that we are particularly focused on the principals of quality workmanship, timely completion, and integrity with our customer relationships. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate for your project needs.

"Great job, arrived on time each day, did good work, cleaned up well and was reasonably priced! Thank you, Gene"

Gene H on August 2021

A-1 Quality Painters prides itself in understanding that customer satisfaction is what determines our success. You will notice that we are particularly focused on the principals of quality workmanship, timely completion, and integrity with our customer relationships. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate for your project needs.

"Great job, arrived on time each day, did good work, cleaned up well and was reasonably priced! Thank you, Gene"

Gene H on August 2021


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Revival Painting
350 Redwood Dr
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Revival Painting
350 Redwood Dr
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

REVIVAL PAINTING is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Boulder Creek, CA. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

"I donâ t often write reviews but was warranted in this instance. We have 3 rental properties and have dealt with a ton of contractors over the years, many have been inconsistent with communication, adhering to agreed upon time frames, and quality of work. Jonathan and his team are top notch. Got back soon after request, arrived on time, job was done quickly, efficiently, and with attention to detail. Very happy with quality of work. Would definitely recommend."

Rachel A on October 2024

REVIVAL PAINTING is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Boulder Creek, CA. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

"I donâ t often write reviews but was warranted in this instance. We have 3 rental properties and have dealt with a ton of contractors over the years, many have been inconsistent with communication, adhering to agreed upon time frames, and quality of work. Jonathan and his team are top notch. Got back soon after request, arrived on time, job was done quickly, efficiently, and with attention to detail. Very happy with quality of work. Would definitely recommend."

Rachel A on October 2024


Avatar for J & D Painting
J & D Painting
1680 Palo Santo Dr
4.98(
84
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Approved Pro
J & D Painting
1680 Palo Santo Dr
4.98(
84
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
37 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We work with our clients to clearly understand what they wish their completed painting project to look like. While many can apply paint to a surface, the open communication we maintain with our clients and our attention to every detail results in winning success. If you wish to work with a team of painters who understand exceptional workmanship and strive in every facet of the job to perform above the expectations of our clients, we would be honored to meet with you. J&D Painting is a company people love to do business with because we provide "Quality beyond Praise".

"A1+++++ You can place your trust in J&D Painting David and his excellent team took a very difficult job on a crumbling old house and worked a miracle on it! I worked with David long distance, and that required great communication and a lot of trust. "

Jill S on April 2025

We work with our clients to clearly understand what they wish their completed painting project to look like. While many can apply paint to a surface, the open communication we maintain with our clients and our attention to every detail results in winning success. If you wish to work with a team of painters who understand exceptional workmanship and strive in every facet of the job to perform above the expectations of our clients, we would be honored to meet with you. J&D Painting is a company people love to do business with because we provide "Quality beyond Praise".

"A1+++++ You can place your trust in J&D Painting David and his excellent team took a very difficult job on a crumbling old house and worked a miracle on it! I worked with David long distance, and that required great communication and a lot of trust. "

Jill S on April 2025


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Prime Pro Painters
13288 Franklin Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Prime Pro Painters
13288 Franklin Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Prime Pro Painter is serving Bay Area, CA , Austin, TX and surrounding areas. Our business offers exterior and interior painting services, cabinet and door refinishing, power washing and drywall repairs. Our primary focus is to provide our customers with superior craftsmanship with attention to detail, a trusting relationship and a clear vision of your finished space. Along with providing outstanding customer service, we gladly become advocates for our customers making sure all decisions are based on client needs and wants. You can trust that sets us apart from others in our field! Contact us today at 650-417-8949 or 737) 600-7612 for free estimates on your painting project!

"My home is 20 years old and was is desperate need of a makeover. We had the whole interior painted as well as our kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Everything came out beautiful! Super happy. "

Debra W on April 2025

Prime Pro Painter is serving Bay Area, CA , Austin, TX and surrounding areas. Our business offers exterior and interior painting services, cabinet and door refinishing, power washing and drywall repairs. Our primary focus is to provide our customers with superior craftsmanship with attention to detail, a trusting relationship and a clear vision of your finished space. Along with providing outstanding customer service, we gladly become advocates for our customers making sure all decisions are based on client needs and wants. You can trust that sets us apart from others in our field! Contact us today at 650-417-8949 or 737) 600-7612 for free estimates on your painting project!

"My home is 20 years old and was is desperate need of a makeover. We had the whole interior painted as well as our kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Everything came out beautiful! Super happy. "

Debra W on April 2025


Avatar for YB Painting, Inc.
YB Painting, Inc.
11387 Salinas St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
YB Painting, Inc.
11387 Salinas St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service are extremely important that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.M-S 8-5

"Jose promptly provided a quote and clearly explained the services he offered. He maintained communication and arrived on time, completing the job three days ahead of schedule! His work is exceptional, and we couldn't be more satisfied. I would give him more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommended!"

Patricia M on April 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service are extremely important that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.M-S 8-5

"Jose promptly provided a quote and clearly explained the services he offered. He maintained communication and arrived on time, completing the job three days ahead of schedule! His work is exceptional, and we couldn't be more satisfied. I would give him more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommended!"

Patricia M on April 2024


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Ox Construction
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Ox Construction
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 local quotes requested

Ox Constructions mission is to pursue and to bring professional looking projects that are both beautifully crafted and durable to our fine customers. We are the company you go to for certainty and we make your project our priority. We focus on Building and Interior Remodeling for all Residential customers. Give us a call or click to see how we can change your space today!

"Ox Construction was such an absolute pleasure to hire, easy to communicate with, and did eve try thing I wanted and more, plus he got the project done at a lightning speed at a rate that was flexible with what my needs were. I needed a couple rooms in my house painted, it all looked even, the trim was immaculate. I’m thrilled. Side note; I find hiring different trade workers, getting multiple bids from different companies etc. is at the end of the day quite taxing. But Brandon? He can do it all! Painting, carpentry, welding ALL OF IT! So whatever my household needs and fixes are in the future I have an easy to work with one stop shop to contact! 10/10 would recommend."

Trianna F on October 2024

Ox Constructions mission is to pursue and to bring professional looking projects that are both beautifully crafted and durable to our fine customers. We are the company you go to for certainty and we make your project our priority. We focus on Building and Interior Remodeling for all Residential customers. Give us a call or click to see how we can change your space today!

"Ox Construction was such an absolute pleasure to hire, easy to communicate with, and did eve try thing I wanted and more, plus he got the project done at a lightning speed at a rate that was flexible with what my needs were. I needed a couple rooms in my house painted, it all looked even, the trim was immaculate. I’m thrilled. Side note; I find hiring different trade workers, getting multiple bids from different companies etc. is at the end of the day quite taxing. But Brandon? He can do it all! Painting, carpentry, welding ALL OF IT! So whatever my household needs and fixes are in the future I have an easy to work with one stop shop to contact! 10/10 would recommend."

Trianna F on October 2024


Avatar for Diaz Pro Painting
Diaz Pro Painting
841 Monticelli Drive
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Diaz Pro Painting
841 Monticelli Drive
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
232 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderful! From the estimate of our job, paint choices, to the completion of our work. Communication was clear, job completed in a timely manner, the crew was exceptional, polite, courteous and good work ethic. (We lived in our home while the job was being completed and the crew respected us and our home.) The pricing was very competitive and we would use Diaz Professional Painting for all future painting needs. We highly recommend Felipe and his crew!"

Steve M on July 2024

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderful! From the estimate of our job, paint choices, to the completion of our work. Communication was clear, job completed in a timely manner, the crew was exceptional, polite, courteous and good work ethic. (We lived in our home while the job was being completed and the crew respected us and our home.) The pricing was very competitive and we would use Diaz Professional Painting for all future painting needs. We highly recommend Felipe and his crew!"

Steve M on July 2024


Two Men and a Brush Painting
6592 Marymonte Ct
4.95(
21
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Approved Pro
Two Men and a Brush Painting
6592 Marymonte Ct
4.95(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
152 local quotes requested

Two Men and a Brush Painting is a small, owner-operated business providing painting and related services across the South Bay and surrounding locales. Established in 1983, we take pride in the fact that 100% of our business comes from satisfied customer referrals and repeat customers--the strongest validations possible. We are also top-rated on YELP.

"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"!"

John H on November 2021

Two Men and a Brush Painting is a small, owner-operated business providing painting and related services across the South Bay and surrounding locales. Established in 1983, we take pride in the fact that 100% of our business comes from satisfied customer referrals and repeat customers--the strongest validations possible. We are also top-rated on YELP.

"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"!"

John H on November 2021

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Exterior home or structure paint or stains FAQs

Start with a deep clean—most pros use a pressure washer to blast away dust and chalk. Patch cracks with masonry caulk, let them cure, then roll on an acrylic primer. Finish with two coats of high-quality exterior paint using a roller or, better yet, an airless sprayer for even coverage. Skip brushes on broad stucco walls; they’re slow and leave streaks.

Fresh paint seals hairline cracks, boosts UV resistance, and gives curb appeal an instant lift—often a plus when it’s time to sell. The trade-offs? Stucco requires a full cure before painting; the job is labor-intensive, and the wrong coating can trap moisture. Budget accordingly and use paint specifically designed for masonry to avoid peeling later.

When estimating the amount of paint you’ll need for a stucco house, plan on double the paint you’d use for smooth siding. A gallon that covers 400 square feet of flat wall often coats only about 200 square feet of textured stucco, so a 2,000-square-foot exterior may need 10 to 15 gallons.

Painting your stucco wall is a proven alternative to the expense and disruption of re-stuccoing the entire exterior. It refreshes the appearance and protects the surface without the investment of new material. Using high-quality, weather-resistant paint and following correct preparation procedures prevents moisture retention and ensures long-lasting performance. This method offers an efficient means to update your home while maintaining durability.

Rollers work, but an airless sprayer is the gold standard for full exteriors—it gets paint deep into the texture and speeds up the job. Reserve brushes for tight trim only. Whichever tool your exterior painting pro chooses, they’ll keep a wet edge and apply two thin coats for the longest-lasting finish.

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