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AndSon Painting Inc

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AndSon Painting Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

AndSon Painting Inc is a third generation painting company 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.

"Appreciated the good communication, professionalism, and their consideration for the inconvenience that a kitchen cabinet painting causes. My cabinets look beautiful!"

Barbara N on March 2024

AndSon Painting Inc is a third generation painting company 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.

"Appreciated the good communication, professionalism, and their consideration for the inconvenience that a kitchen cabinet painting causes. My cabinets look beautiful!"

Barbara N on March 2024


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Premium Painting

4.95(
67
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Premium Painting

4.95(
67
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

At Premium Painting, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality painting services. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next painting project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every painting project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I needed the interior of my home painted for moving in. The walls were so ugly and terrible and I really wanted someone to paint and patch up holes on them. I hired Fernando and his crew at Premium Painting and it was so easy to schedule. He came out right away to take a look, gave us a quote and then got to work the next day. I am absolutely satisfied with the work he did and the amount of time it took finish it all. I will be hiring him for my next house project. "

Cindy B on November 2025

At Premium Painting, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality painting services. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next painting project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every painting project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I needed the interior of my home painted for moving in. The walls were so ugly and terrible and I really wanted someone to paint and patch up holes on them. I hired Fernando and his crew at Premium Painting and it was so easy to schedule. He came out right away to take a look, gave us a quote and then got to work the next day. I am absolutely satisfied with the work he did and the amount of time it took finish it all. I will be hiring him for my next house project. "

Cindy B on November 2025


Lance Sanchez Painting

4.89(
142
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Lance Sanchez Painting

4.89(
142
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

I pride myself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. I am an expert in my trade and will do my best to keep you as educated as I can on your particular task or project. I look forward to earning your business!

"yes, he listened to me and what i needed"

linda l on July 2025

I pride myself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. I am an expert in my trade and will do my best to keep you as educated as I can on your particular task or project. I look forward to earning your business!

"yes, he listened to me and what i needed"

linda l on July 2025


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Watercolors

5.00(
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Watercolors

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Watercolors is a residential and commercial painting contractor and color consultation company specializing in the custom painting of your home or business, a fully licensed, bonded and insured local painting contractor providing home painting service throughout our community.

"Great results, got the job done faster than expected."

Casey M on August 2023

Watercolors is a residential and commercial painting contractor and color consultation company specializing in the custom painting of your home or business, a fully licensed, bonded and insured local painting contractor providing home painting service throughout our community.

"Great results, got the job done faster than expected."

Casey M on August 2023


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Urbina's Painting Company

4.69(
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Urbina's Painting Company

4.69(
13
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
191 local quotes requested

Are you searching for a reliable painting contractor in San Jose, CA who understands your unique needs and delivers exceptional results? Look no further Urbina's Painting Company is a locally owned and operated business with a passion for transforming residential and commercial spaces into vibrant works of art. Since we began in 2018, we've been dedicated to providing top-notch painting services that exceed your expectations.

"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."

Kelsie W on November 2024

Are you searching for a reliable painting contractor in San Jose, CA who understands your unique needs and delivers exceptional results? Look no further Urbina's Painting Company is a locally owned and operated business with a passion for transforming residential and commercial spaces into vibrant works of art. Since we began in 2018, we've been dedicated to providing top-notch painting services that exceed your expectations.

"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."

Kelsie W on November 2024


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CraftWorks Painters

4.86(
147
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CraftWorks Painters

4.86(
147
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

We have rebranded our business to CRAFTWORKS PAINTERS (formerly CertaPro Painters). We're a family operated, locally owned, full-service painting contractor. Residential or commercial, interior or exterior - we're committed to providing the highest quality of work and best value - all at competitive prices. Here's what you can expect when you contact us about your painting project: - a detailed, written proposal - highly professional production manager & painting crews - organized, uncluttered work areas - regular progress updates - high quality work and lasting results. We pride ourselves on our customer service and the quality of our work. We will show up on time, leave the work area clean and tidy every day and keep you informed on our progress. Our goal is to provide you with a trouble free painting experience and lasting results. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A proud Diamond Certified contractor. We have a job minimum of $2500 for both interior and exterior projects.

"Prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, quality, and fair price -- everything you want for a painting job!"

Leannette L on December 2022

We have rebranded our business to CRAFTWORKS PAINTERS (formerly CertaPro Painters). We're a family operated, locally owned, full-service painting contractor. Residential or commercial, interior or exterior - we're committed to providing the highest quality of work and best value - all at competitive prices. Here's what you can expect when you contact us about your painting project: - a detailed, written proposal - highly professional production manager & painting crews - organized, uncluttered work areas - regular progress updates - high quality work and lasting results. We pride ourselves on our customer service and the quality of our work. We will show up on time, leave the work area clean and tidy every day and keep you informed on our progress. Our goal is to provide you with a trouble free painting experience and lasting results. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A proud Diamond Certified contractor. We have a job minimum of $2500 for both interior and exterior projects.

"Prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, quality, and fair price -- everything you want for a painting job!"

Leannette L on December 2022


"Patrick and his crew did a beautiful job painting our 1912 cedar shingle house. The shingles had years of old chipping paint and plenty of sun damage and they spent tons of time carefully prepping the surface, sanding, patching, and more, then coating with tinted primer and finally high quality paint. The house looks beautiful and even more importantly it is going to last longer with their thorough work. Patrick also gave good guidance on color scheme based on years of experience which we melded with our vision and landed on a combination that worked really well. Highly recommend due to the careful quality work they did on a house with lots of challenges. "

Becca C on December 2025

All interior preparation and painting services All exterior preparation and painting services Power washing Small carpentry repairs

"Patrick and his crew did a beautiful job painting our 1912 cedar shingle house. The shingles had years of old chipping paint and plenty of sun damage and they spent tons of time carefully prepping the surface, sanding, patching, and more, then coating with tinted primer and finally high quality paint. The house looks beautiful and even more importantly it is going to last longer with their thorough work. Patrick also gave good guidance on color scheme based on years of experience which we melded with our vision and landed on a combination that worked really well. Highly recommend due to the careful quality work they did on a house with lots of challenges. "

Becca C on December 2025


"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


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Detail Pro Painting

5.00(
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Detail Pro Painting

5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

Detail-Pro Painting is a complete painting service company, serving its costumers since 2005, with Interior & Exterior painting, cabinets, doors, casings, baseboards, crown moldings, power washing, fences, railings, trellises, staining, and much more...

"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."

Minh N on March 2025

Detail-Pro Painting is a complete painting service company, serving its costumers since 2005, with Interior & Exterior painting, cabinets, doors, casings, baseboards, crown moldings, power washing, fences, railings, trellises, staining, and much more...

"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."

Minh N on March 2025


Melgar Painting

5.00(
4
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Melgar Painting

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

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"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."

Monica s on August 2024

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"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."

Monica s on August 2024

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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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