We are in the process of getting our condo ready to be listed for sale and needed to get the entire place repainted. I created a Yelp project and obtained four estimates. Mike (Lux Painting) and another company provided similar/competitive estimates, but we decided to hire Mike as he did not have a single bad review. After agreeing to a date to start the work, Mike texted me to re-confirm the start date as the date got closer, which I really appreciated. I have been reaching out to all the contractors we hired about a week before just to make sure we are still good to go, but I didn't have to with Mike, which was nice. He showed up on time with his dad, they did an amazing job and finished on time. I kept emphasizing that he only had to do the work we were paying him for, but he went ahead and took care of extra things beyond scope to make sure our place looked nice. My husband and I were very impressed and happy with the result. Another bonus, Mike and his dad were very nice, friendly and such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend hiring Lux Painting - So much that I wish I had more paint jobs for them, but will definitely keep them in mind in the future and will recommend to anyone in my circle looking to hire professional painters. read more

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Outstanding painter - on time, friendly, and extremely thorough! We hired Mike to paint our home and couldn't be happier with the results. He arrived on time, was very friendly and professional throughout the project, and did an amazing painting job. One of the things that really stood out was that he helped us avoid using the wrong paint color. He even took the time to run to the store to pick up the correct color so the job would look perfect. His attention to detail and customer-focused approach made the whole experience stress‑free. We would absolutely rehire him again if we need any future painting work and highly recommend him! read more

As a homeowner with an older custom home here in San Jose, I'm extremely particular about who I allow to work on my property. Maintaining a custom home takes care, precision, and a real sense of pride in craftsmanship. I don't take hiring lightly, especially for something as visible and detail oriented as painting. Before making a decision, I did my due diligence and had six different painting contractors come out to provide estimates. The pricing ranged significantly, but in the end, it wasn't about choosing the lowest bid. For me, it came down to trust, professionalism, and whether I felt confident that the people working on my home would treat it with the same care I do. From the moment I met Mike and Sam from Lux Painting, I could tell they were different. They were professional, detail-oriented, and clearly perfectionists about their craft. They took pride in their work, and that mattered to me. I had very specific expectations: * No uneven paint lines where two colors meet * No drips running down walls or gutters * No paint splashes on cement, pavers, or surrounding surfaces * No shortcuts Mike and Sam absolutely delivered. In fact, during the project, I went on vacation, and that's probably the highest level of trust you can place in a contractor. I felt completely comfortable leaving them to complete the job without me being on site every day. When I returned, everything was exactly as promised. The lines were crisp and clean. No drips. No overspray. No mess. It looked meticulous. Another thing I appreciated was how clean they were throughout the entire process. Each day they left the property tidy, no debris, no trash, no materials scattered around. That level of organization and respect speaks volumes about a company. If you're searching for a painter on Yelp and you happen to read this review, I would honestly stop your search and call Mike at Lux Painting. You will not be disappointed. They stand behind their work and truly guarantee it, which gave me even more peace of mind. It's rare to find contractors who combine skill, integrity, and professionalism the way Mike and Sam do. They were awesome to work with from start to finish, and I would absolutely hire them again. Highly recommend. read more

Where do I start. Let me start with the trauma and tribulation I had with "5-star" Yelp painters before I finally found Lux Painting. In essence, I actually thought good painters didn't exist and maybe I was the one who had unrealistic expectations for paint to not be splattered on the floors, running over color trims, chemicals dumped in our sink, incomplete and spotty patchwork, poorly sanded surfaces, etc. So when I saw the reviews of Lux, I decided to give a professional company one last chance before attempting the paint my home exterior myself with the help of YouTube. Mike from Lux Painting came out with his wonderful father and they listened to me vent about past painters, showing them some of the botched handiwork during our walkthrough. I actually felt bad that I had to vent so much to the point where I was worried that if I didn't go over every last mistake made by previous painters, I was afraid Lux would make some of the mistakes I failed to mention. I was like a Bachelor contestant venting about past relationships because I was afraid of getting hurt again *sobs*. But I really wanted the outside of the house to look good after what happened to our interior which took me weeks to remedy on my own after thousands of dollars of poopy, poopy quality. Mike listened. And what's more, he told me his plan for precise, detailed painting of the house in greater detail than I even knew I wanted. Mike gave me an explanation on how he would achieve clean lines and sharp borders between the wood trim and body of the walls. It was music to my ears. Some of our wood trim was in bad shape and I asked Mike if he could replace. "We are painters and don't do woodwork. We suggest hiring someone to replace the wood trim and we will paint it for you". Wow! There was something honest and real that Mike wouldn't experiment on my house outside of his trade. Previous painters I'd used would want the extra money and start a non-paint project outside their expertise with disastrous results. Everyone, painting is NOT easy. So having a painter who only does painting is a GOOD thing. Lux was not the cheapest (about three percent higher than the competition) but I didn't want to come home every day to see a lackluster paint job for the next 15 years just to save a couple hundred bucks. So I felt like the quote and walkthrough with Mike was worth it and I accepted. The end result was beyond what I hoped. The photos speak for themselves. The stucco they painted is completely covered in thick, beautiful paint and the lines between the trim and the body walls are razor thin perfect. This made me realize how much of an art painting truly is when it is done right, and also the amount of labor involved in a job done right. When they were done with the job, the only thing I felt bad about was that I didn't have any other paint jobs at the moment! But when I do, Lux is on speed dial and I won't hesitate to call Mike. May God continue to bless the hands of Mike and his father! read more

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Mike came by on the Fourth of July--despite the national holiday and his busy schedule--to provide an estimate for my house. His quote wasn't the cheapest, nor the most expensive, but my gut told me he was the most honest and professional painter I'd ever met. He took the time to patiently explain the materials he would use, the process he would follow, and even offered helpful tips--such as buying a paint sample from Benjamin Moore, applying it to the stucco, and making sure I truly liked the color before committing. Thanks to his advice, I bought three samples and found the perfect color for my home. I am deeply grateful for the work Mike, his father Sam did. After the job was completed, I offered to write this review--not in exchange for any rebate or discount--but simply because I want to see his business succeed and to express my genuine appreciation for a job well done. So, thank you. read more

Mike and his dad, Sam, are painting a couple of houses for us. Mike finished one house, which turned out great, and is in the process of painting a second house. Mike and his dad are super respectful and friendly. Communication with Mike has been excellent and he has kept us informed of each step. We can tell Mike and his dad take lots of pride in their work and want his clients to be happy and satisfied with the job. Mike's prices are also very reasonable. I am impressed with the amount of prep work and caulking they have done to seal up our house prior to painting. Very much recommend!! read more

Mike did a great job with our interior painting project. He provided high quality work and always responded in timely manner. I was very satisfied with his service, would hire again for future project. read more

Father and Son duo. Easy to work with, very friendly and polite! I hired Mike for exterior paint job, liked his work so I hired him to come back a couple weeks later for interior and cabinet paint. He scheduled me in the next week and was able to finish 4 days earlier than the original timeline. My home looks great and is now ready for market! Thank you! read more

I reached out to Lux for quoting interior painting. Mike was responsive was very easy to work with. He was even kind enough to come back to touch up a few spots where the paint chipped off. I really appreciated it. read more

I asked for a quote, Mike responded quickly and came over on-time. He's very knowledgeable and gave us some useful tips.

Mike and Sam are wonderful. High quality, meticulous, hard workers, clean, thoughtful, easy to get along with. Will definetely use again and recommend. read more

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I didn't end up hiring Mike for our paint job due to timing reasons, but I'm leaving this review for our initial correspondence. I had issues with brand new raw wood doors that came from the distributor discolored, and though there was no promised work, Mike still had the patience to have a back and forth with me over 3 months to offer advice and different solutions we could try to fix the issue. read more

Mike and his father recently completed a large interior job for us and we couldn't be more thrilled! Mike is super responsive and clearly takes great pride in his work. Our painting job was challenging since it included some fairly old cabinets and drawers in our kitchen and vaulted ceilings in the living room - yet Mike and his dad creatively worked around the cabinet issues. And the resulting paint job looks great and transformed our home. They did a great job moving any items we had out with care and did put everything back in its place when they were done. We loved partnering with Mike and his dad because we were able to work directly with the team who would be working on our home. Nothing was lost in translation and his quote was the most reasonable (in part I would guess because of lower overhead). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone and would work with Mike again! read more

Lux Painting recently painted our Kitchen Cabinets and Stairs. Mike was on-time for the estimate and gave a fair estimate. He was very knowledgeable about his craft and gave very detailed explanations of the steps he was going to take. He was honest about his timeline and had great communication. When the job started, he and his Dad (Sam) worked tirelessly everyday, was very communicative and he cleaned up spotlessly. He finished the job when he said he would. My stairs look so much better and my kitchen looks brighter and bigger! Mike is hard-working, dependable, honest, communicative, pays attention to detail and the best at his craft (painting)! I loved supporting a family owned / family run business. We are very pleased with the results and will definitely hire him for other paint jobs. Thank you, Mike & Sam! read more

Lux Painting recently completed a fence staining job for our home. Mike operates a family business that delivered quality, timely and reasonably priced work. I had contacted Mike over two years ago to give me an estimate for painting the exterior and interior of our home. We had to put the project on hold but he was just as responsive and helpful when I contacted him recently for our fence. He's honest about the jobs he has in his pipeline and he was flexible when our fence was installed earlier than expected and he found a place for us on his schedule. He worked tirelessly in the wind and cold and cleaned all the work areas. Will definitely have him back to paint our home exterior and inside when the next portion of our improvements are complete. He painted long fence lines and this photo just shows one small portion. Hire Lux painting, you won't be sorry. read more

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This review is long overdue. We had Mike and Sam (son and father duo) paint all of the interior walls (except bathrooms), stair risers, and baseboards since we just had our floors redone. They did a fantastic job and worked very quickly- it took them only 4 days to complete (others gave us estimates of at least 5-7 days). Their price was also really reasonable- we had received a really wide range of estimates and theirs was towards the lower end. I really liked the fact that the work wasn't subcontracted out to another team. We had gotten estimates from 5 other companies and none of people we talked to would be doing the actual painting. Also, we didn't realize that painters would be so popular in the Bay Area so we were struggling to find someone who could start as soon as possible. Most companies were booked out until the following month. Luckily, Mike was able to accommodate for us. Additionally, Mike helped us figure out a color for the accent wall and it turned out great- we really love it! If you're curious, the accent wall is Behr Soft Pebble, a purple toned gray that changes throughout the day with lighting. The other walls were Behr Hazelnut Cream. Mike was very communicative thru text and email, answering all my questions very promptly and letting us know their progress. Highly recommend Lux Painting for your next painting job. Thank you Mike and Sam! read more

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Lux Painting's bid was competitive and Mike was able to finish in the allotted time. He was punctual and polite, he has a good attitude and is very easy to work with as he helped us pick out paint for the entire interior of our home and told us his day to day schedule. He pays close attention to detail and works tirelessly throughout the day. He was also kind enough to do few more things outside of the realm of painting. Mike came highly recommended by neighbors from NextDoor and we are so glad we hired Mike for the job. We will definitely hire him again and we highly recommend Lux Painting. Thank you Mike! Buddy, our dog, was quite taken with him and Mike was so sweet to our precious Buddy read more

The BEST thing that I have done is to hire Mike Aria..... Lux painting for my house interior! Mike is VERY reliable, excellent knowledge of paint, and patient. What a FANTASTIC job Mike did with each room in my house. We are so VERY happy! Sherrie read more

Mike did a great job painting my house trim, the new stucco and pergola. He came out to check out what I needed to have painted and I received the quote the next day. His quote was very reasonable. He started the job when it was convenient for me. It took him 4 days to finish and he cleaned up every day before he left. I definitely would use him again for my painting needs. read more

**Communication: A++ (excellent at listening and guiding us through the various decisions) **Reliability: A++ (always on time and on target) -Trust: A++ (don't need to stick around, Mike and his family are honest and trustworthy - even made sure my pets didn't get out) **Attention to Detail: A++ (meticulous work and way of doing work - was well organized and maintained clean working environment) **Value: A++ (we are thrilled with the results of their excellent craftsmanship & workmanship throughout) With 3 young children and a 12-year old house, our home was in dire need of an interior refresh. Initially, this appeared to be an arduous project from finding a painter, selecting the right color(s), not to mention, setting aside a budget as such projects always somehow become more expensive than initially planned! I'm a DIY guy, but with life's responsibilities and my bad back, it made sense to hire a professional who can deliver. We were lucky to find Mike with Lux Painting. From the get-go, communication was great - Mike is extremely courteous, prompt and respectful. I appreciated that he gave us the quote the same day. I was surprised that he does all the work himself alongside his Dad and Brother. They take great care in their work not to mention attention to detail. Did I mention that I have small dogs and they like to wonder outside - Mike was on top of it (always ensuring that my little guys didn't get out while balancing good air flow, so the house didn't smell of new paint). This put my mind at ease leaving the house to manage kids pickup, after school activities and various appointments. With most projects, it's good to stick around to manage the details but Mike was on top of every detail. Mike was extremely flexible with his schedule as well as I had to bump our starting date due to travel - this took a lot of stress out of the project. One of the challenges my wife and I struggled with was selecting the right colors as each shade appears vastly different from the test card to the various walls combined with the lighting throughout time of day and bulb temperature/color. Mike was there every step of the way to ensure we were selecting the right color. Overall, Mike's patience and depth of knowledge with color, light and sheens became invaluable in achieving our interior refresh. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Mission Accomplished - Cheers to Mike and his team! read more

We had Mike out again to paint our kitchen after having some drywall work done and once again, I cannot say enough about how great it was working with him. I'm sure I will be hiring him for more painting again in the future! read more

Mike responded right away to my yelp request. He was very punctual, efficient and his communication on the job was fantastic. Bottom-line, he did a great job, very detailed and very reasonably priced. Will definitely use Mike again and I highly recommend Lux, you won't be disappointed. read more

Mike was great. On time for quote and scheduled painting days. Pricing was fair and very transparent. Excellent communication throughout. Painted rooms, stained garage door, sanded and repainted metal fence. All done very well. read more

Mike painted several rooms for me and fixed water-damaged drywall in the bathroom. Overall I'm very pleased with the finished result. Mike is very efficient in communication, extremely professional, his price is very competitive and quality is a top notch. He cleaned everything once job was finished and no drops of paint scattered anywhere. I'm looking forward to hire him again for some other projects. read more

Mike did an amazing work on the interior of our home. He has excellent attention to detail and was really patient with us since we the picked colors as he moved from one room to the other. He was great with communication and super responsive from the initial bid to checking in during the project. We 100% trust him in our home and he was even great with our two dogs, always making sure to give them some love and keep them in as he moved in and out of the house. Lux' bid was competitive and they were able to finish exactly on time. Mike even pivoted quickly when we asked if we could have the home office finished so we could get back in there to work. We were stoked to hire a local family business for this project and we will DEFINITELY hire them back to paint the exterior of our home! We highly recommend Lux Painting. Thank you Mike! read more

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Highly recommended! We shopped around asking for many quotes and was glad we went with Lux Painting. Reasonable priced and passed along retail discount on all the non-reusable materials (paint, tape, etc) with receipts. Mike is punctual, cordial, fast response and excellent communication. He did a beautiful job painting 3 bedrooms and 3 accent walls. He went above and beyond to finish as planned given the short amount of time from when we got the keys to our new house to move-in date. We couldn't be more happier with his work. No need to look further, just go with Lux Painting! read more

Responsive, efficient, and did a wonderful job on our guest room. I would definitely hire Mike again!

I got several bids for painting our ~1920's single story (but high-walled) home. Lux Painting was competitive, local, responsive, and a "mom & pop" without the franchise overhead. He also had great reviews on Yelp. He did not dissapoint! He was on-time, communicative, had extreme attention to detail, and showed tons of pride in his work. We had a few adjustments along the way (as in color choice changes), and Mike patiently rolled with them, even offering his advice for aesthetics, while leaving it entirely up to us. And he did not nickel & dime any of our "change orders" :) His method of quoting & charging was honest & fair: He provided a labor quote, and a material estimate. He then charged the actuals for materials, providing all of the reciepts, using his Home Depot contractor discount. His material estimate was right in line with what the actuals were. Mike is also a pleasure to work with. Towards the end, he gave us masking tape to mark any areas where we felt touch-up or clean up was needed. He started out with just him doing the job, and then brought in reinforcements towards the end to make schedule. He met his overall duration commitment. I would hire Lux Painting again in an instant! Highly recommended! read more

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Mike just finished the painting job in our home. We had to repipe our entire house due to a water leak and that had left all the walls patched up. Mike did a great job getting all the walls patched. He was very courteous, very considerate about items and getting them moved, very well organized in keeping the place clean and work area sealed. I asked Mike to touchup an area that we had not discussed initially. He readily agreed to fix it without any extra charge. Mike went above and beyond and got areas patched when he saw blemishes and holes. Overall we are extremely satisfied with the work. Mike has a great attitude and work ethics. We will definitely come back to Lux Painting in the future. Thank you Mike for the great attitude. Keep up the good work! read more

Mike did a great job on helping to touch up many rusted areas on my metal fences and the gas pipe work. Now my fences look like brand new again! Mike has a great attention to details, carefully sanded out the rust on the joints of welded sections, applied the primer spray and did the final coating with a perfectly matched color. It was extremely hot outside today but Mike is very diligent and spent many hours on getting the job done in a nice and clean way. read more

I am a Realtor, Property Manager and a Certified Designer. I have used A LOT of local painting companies with the industry I am in, no one compares to LUX PAINTING - MY GO-TO PAINTER. Mike and his father just finished painting my new listing (townhome) in West San Jose. BEAUTIFUL WORK!! I had Mike paint the OUTDATED stone/rock fireplace (from 1980's - see picture attached.) FABULOUS! Every job completed by LUX Painting, makes the home turn out like an art piece. I LOVE MY PAINTER!! read more

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I was really happy with the decision to hire Lux Painting to paint the interior of our garage. I found Mike via Thumbtack and he gave a quote based on photos to paint the interior of my garage and was available for the next day! He showed up on time, was a great communicator, and paid attention to the details. We didn't have any surprises along the way and would definitely hire him again! read more

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Great experience with Mike. He helped with a project in short notice and went above and beyond with communication and did a great job. Will definitely work with Lux again. read more

Mike, thank you so much for doing such a clean, professional job for my parents' exterior paint job :) Their house needed to be painted a while back, but life happened, and time went by. There was a lot of wood repair, and Mike was really conscientious about taking the time to take care of it. I really appreciate his recommendation for what would look nice for the trim and windows as the house is very unique with brick and wood siding facades varied windows. The house looks awesome!!! I have already recommended friends and relatives. We will be working with Mike again. read more

Mike was quick to respond and provided us with a detailed and transparent breakdown of our small painting project. He has been very understanding when we had postpone our project due to our own indecision. When we do finalize our plans we will definitely be using Mike's services. read more

My best experience with Yelp to date. Most of the time with Yelp, you never really know what you're going to get. Not with Mike and Lux Painting. I pinged Mike on a Thursday, he provided an immediate quote that was reasonable that day. Comes out Saturday between jobs and does everything a great painter should do - grabs the paints we want and does a quick color match, paints with perfection the rooms asked for. But then things start going off the rails and Mike/Lux really step up. The color matched paints are crap. So he starts playing the role of colorist with my wife, has no issue with painting out 9 sample colors in one room to make sure we like the color and waits for us to fill the order of the paint that we really want. Through it all, he doesn't adjust his original quote, stays busy on some other parts of the project and waits for me to get the final paints. He does the final room with the paint color that we really want without question. By the end, I'm literally asking how much more we should pay. I want to give him more $$$! In short, a Mike is a real pro, knows things are going to change during the project, but does what it takes to make us supremely happy. Can't recommend his services enough. A true gem! read more

Excellent company. Reliable, trustworthy, communicative, caring and delivers excellent work. So happy with their job. I wanted to paint my master bedroom in a dark color including doors, baseboard and window frames. Mike suggested we do the walls first and if I still wanted the rest painted dark he will continue. I ended up keeping rest white! They make the process for you smooth and stress free. Definitely will hire them again. Highly recommended. read more

Quick summary about Mike: - great personality and hardworking - excellent work and detail to attention (extremely satisfied with the work that he's done) - willingness to accommodate schedule and do his best to finish things on-time - after the construction was completed, he came back to do touch-up works on damages that were done by other parties Here is the longer version: After speaking with several subcontractors, we felt Mike was very honest upfront and gave us a reasonable estimate. As such, we hired Mike to repaint our entire house, both exterior and interior. As you know, a remodeling schedule can be unpredictable and, often times, requires a lot of coordinations between various subcontractors. it's a major main point for owners having to coordinate all these various projects. I want to thank Mike for his willingness to accommodate the construction throughout our project. Not only was Mike accommodating, he did an amazing job on the house. The house itself is over 3,000 sq ft and Mike finished the job in a timely manner, delivering results exceeding our expectations. More importantly, he came back to our house to do touch up after the construction was completed. As a first time home-owner, we couldn't be happier with what Mike has done to our place and we won't hesitate to hire him again if we ever need anything paint job done... and I would encourage you to do the same. Andy read more

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Mike did a wonderful job painting our bedroom. He was very communicative and respectful of my home. His prices are very competitive and he provided receipts for all additional items needed. I will definitely use his company again. read more

I found Mike through Thumbtack to paint a bedroom he worked so quickly he was also able to paint our bathroom as well. I learned a few things about paint and painting from Mike. I got on Yelp to find him because I have painting job and will wait for Mike to do it - I don't want to put it on Thumbtack. I second the comments about Mike being detail -oriented. He was also just delightful to deal with! read more