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Lance Sanchez Painting
4.9(
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a pleasure working with Lance and his team. We got a quote the day I put the request in and they were working the very next day. The crew was prompt everyday and very professional, the job took as long as we agreed and the work done was excellent. We are very happy with this whole project and working with this crew, if I need any other painting done we know who to recommend and we recommended them to our neighbors so we can use them for our exterior paint through the HOA."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brannick and Associates Painting Services
4.8(
210
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick and his crew did a great job on our house. They started the job right doing a lot of prep work to ensure that the paint would last a long time. The crew working were meticulous, cleaned up carefully at the end of every day, and respectful. Neighbors commented about what a great job the crew were doing and how good the work looked. The final product looks great, and Patrick provided some good advice around color scheme to really make the most of the work being done."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Two Men and a Brush Painting
5.0(
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

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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Detail Pro Painting
5.0(
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny is the best you can trust. He provides a high quality service in time. His team is nice, and they focus on details of painting. We're happy after the works done. Manny is honest, knowledgeable and professional you can have faith on him. I picked the right guy."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diaz Pro Painting
5.0(
6
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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!"
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Urbina's Painting Company
4.7(
13
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently hired Urbinas to paint our front door and wouldn't recommend them. Ulysses came out to paint the door only to tell us that he wasn't able to paint a door that wasn't hung in the doorway and asked us to get our contractor to hang the door and install the hardware before painting. After having the door installed Ulysses and his father painted the door but forgot to paint the top and bottom of the door which voided our warranty with the door company. The door company came out and asked if we had hired someone who was licensed and bonded because the work didn't reflect someone who follows the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America standards. When we asked for a refund Ulysses blamed us saying we should have told him to paint the top and bottom and we are now left with a door that is now out of warranty and have to pay for another licensed and bonded painter to fix the mistake."
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+74

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Melgar Painting
5.0(
4
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found Melvin by chance after looking for several contractors to paint our townhome (prices were outrageous, between 17k-35k) to paint a 1800sq ft place with very high ceilings in places. Painting was very reasonable at about $9500 plus materials (at about $3000). Their quality of work patching holes big and small, making cracks on the wall look like it never happened, and their attention to detail was unmatched while painting baseboards, door trims, walls and ALL our cabinetry (bathrooms and kitchen). Melvin is a perfectionist! I have never been able to say that about any painter. I know that if you are reading this it will be hard for you to grasp how great this company is. But let me give you peace of mind: YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. THEY HAVE LOADS of pictures of their work for reference. They also have the most awesome handyman (Josue) and the counter top guy (Marvin).. he was incredible and very skilled at refinishing 3 bathroom counter tops. They are very organized and clean up after themselves. I truly feel that I was the luckiest person to have found them and they turn my home into an absolute gem 💎. Please give them a chance. I know how stressful it can be, to be amidst selling your home plus finding the right people to give your place some upgrades. This company was an absolute great find."
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Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Santa Cruz, 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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