I've been coming to this store for quite some time and honestly, the staff here know exactly how to keep everything running smoothly. Everyone is welcoming, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful, which makes everything better. Especially when you're trying to figure out what materials or products you need for a job. The store itself is extremely organized and clean which makes shopping here easy since everything feels well stocked and easy to find. Whether you're looking for paint, supplies, tools or prep materials, they pretty much have everything you need to get your paint project done. What I appreciate most is that it feels trustworthy. You can ask questions, get recommendations and actually feel confident walking out with the right products. If you're looking for a reliable paint store with great customer service, this is definitely the place to check out. read more

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A custom color artist works here named Eddie, so if you're in need of exact matches on tough surfaces, run don't walk to SF Paint Source. I needed paint to match my exterior stucco wall but I was only able to get several pathetically small pieces to collectively amount to about to an inch of color sample (and I was cringing bc I was really messing up the wall to get them). Eddie said it was definitely on the small side, but he thought he would be able to do it. Well, I picked up the paint today and I just watched the paint dry on a large test spot (yes, I was that impatient and invested - I had to redo the whole repair bc both the patch and paint needed to be redone; btw thanks to the other guy also there yesterday who convinced me to get the real stucco repair compound instead of the acrylic patch I used the first time) and the match is FREAKING PERFECT. Eddie exactly matched the paint using a teeny-tiny-all-in-pieces-bare-minimum sample for STUCCO, not something easy like drywall. I am seriously so grateful. If Eddie tells you he needs time to get it right, you give that artist all the time he needs. Like I can't see where I painted at all. It's PERFECT. Did I mention that it's perfect? No? Well, it is. Thank you, Eddie!!! read more

These people really know their product. I actually really like going in here to buy paint. Sounds weird but it feels so comfortable and friendly. I feel like they care about me. Great service and products ! read more

Great selection and very knowledgeable. I don't even live in the area but stop by when I'm passing through.

Imagine a version of your local big box store, stocked with higher quality contractor materials, but closing at 5pm, and you get... SF PaintSource. TBH, I never would have come here were it not for the fact that they were one of only two local distributors of the most kickass rotted wood structural repair product, Abatron. The other one (forget the name) charged an (even more) obscene price for the stuff, but PaintSource was under $100 per gallon. They are also a Benjamin Moore paint store, and they stock the good stuff including their Aura Spa and Bath paint which is a great way to get matte paint that you can still wipe down. (I detest the existing gloss ceiling paint in my bathroom.) They also have a purpose-made ultra-flat ceiling paint. I realized I needed this after the "flat" touch up paint from Lowe's that I applied to a living room ceiling was not "as flat" as the existing paint. The dudes that work here were super helpful, and I would come back. In fact, I have to because they weren't able to do same-day paint matching! :) read more

Cody. Is. Awesome! Lost in the midst of literally thousands of colors, Cody helped me get down to the best colors for my home! Patient, friendly, knowledgeable, Cody was helpful from the moment I walked in the door completely lost until I left with a trunk full of paint colors I am excited about putting on the walls in my home! Thanks Cody! read more

Lots of selections of paint and other products with friendly staff. There is ample street parking out front but can get pretty full on certain days of the week. read more

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Thank you Cody for all of your help! I feel much more educated. Excited for Chantilly Lace! read more

Very clean store with lots of paint related selections. People here are very friendly and helpful. read more

San Francisco Paint Source - I called in to get special orders for paint mterials to pickup. The store looks very clean and people here are very helpful and friendly. - Painters Near Me - San Francisco, California

These guys are awesome! Super friendly and helpful. Hardest part was picking the colors we wanted. After that, getting the paint mixed and checkout was super quick! Will definitely be back for future projects. read more

Great group of pro's. Excellent advice and products. My go to painting supplier for decades.

What a great store. It has a very community oriented feel to it with friendly and knowledgeable service, a clean shopping environment and a great selection of paint and painting supplies. I love to support local business but I especially like to support those businesses that have it together. This store is awesome. They get five stars on all fronts. The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help. I didn't have to chase anyone down. My favorite part of this store though (aside from the great energy) is the color studio area. They have these special lights that will actually show you the true color of the sample at any time during the day. For me, this took paint color to a whole new level. It makes a difference if you pay attention to the time of day you spend in specific rooms. It was really cool. I had not heard of Farrow & Ball before but they explained that it's an eco-friendly paint that's better for the environment. I love that they have that option available. They carry Benjamin Moore which is more in my price range for some of the projects I have and I love their colors. Not only was I super inspired after visiting but I'm actually now looking forward to the projects I have lined up for my home. I will be visiting them again soon and am looking forward to another great experience. read more

Paul and Corey made PaintSource my go to paint store. The products are great, Paul and Corey are knowledgeable, have a "can-do" attitude and make the dreaded paint project easier. They are the best. Thank you! read more

Excellent service. Have used them for a variety of projects and am always pleased.

CODY was so helpful!!!! I went in with no knowledge whatsoever about paints, the different kinds, etc and he was patient and listened to what I wanted and suggested some options that would go with what I was looking for. I was going to just go ahead and choose a color there, but he suggested ( and I am so glad I listened to him) to get some samples and take it back to my studio to see how its looks like against my flooring, cabinets, ceiling,base,etc. Instead of making a quick sale, he advised me to test the color out against my studio and I ended up choosing a different color and I LOVE LOVE the way the paint came out!!! Super pleased! He was very knowlodege and helpful, definateley coming back if I ever need another paint job done. read more

Awesome paint place. The huge selection of products caters to the professional painter, but the service is welcoming to an amateur like me. Their colors are matched perfectly and stand behind their product. You'll realize how important this is when you get burned by neighboring stores who can't get it right. Five stars to Fregosi for a great product and experience. read more

This place is so amazing! I'm working on a huge project and Cody and the owner James have been so incredibly helpful, generous, knowledgeable and wonderful! They really make you appreciate good service and are such a welcome relief from stores like Lowe's where I usually get paint. I will never go anywhere else for paint and supplies again. Thank you guys for being so awesome! read more

I love this place. I love this place the way shoe fanatics love Manolo Blahniks. While the location in SOMA is more designed more for folks that need or want a designer's help, the Pennsylvania location is geared more to the do-it-yourself who liked to browse and the professional painters. There are still a paint section with loads of samples but the majority of the large store is supplies for painting as well as staining and wood repair material. As at their other location the service is top notch and even for a first time painter they answer any questions and are helpful. I really appreciate that they never try to sell you on buying more. I love that it is a family owned business in my neighborhood who believes that good service is one of the most important parts of doing business. The Benjamin Moore paint isn't cheap but I love how rich and easy the colour goes on and how one coat is often all I need with even the darkest colours. read more

Great selection of BM and Farrow and Ball paint samples. The service is truly the best. Cody and Eric are super friendly. Cody in particular helped us match to the perfect stain color. For newbies, this friendly paint store is the perfect one stop shop. read more

This is the best paint store in San Francisco. Helpful knowlegable staff and many hard-to-find products.

What a fantastic paint store!!! I contacted Fregosi & Company Paint about donating for a community service project that the Junior League of San Francisco is associated with. Not only did Fregosi & Company agree to donate enough paint to complete our project, both Daniel (one of the store managers) and James Fregosi (the owner) spent almost an hour helping to figure out what type of paint was needed and answering all of our painting questions. I was blown away by how generous their donation was and how everyone in the store went out of their way to make sure we got the best product for our painting purposes. Our community service project would not have been doable without the help and guidance of Fregosi's. Not often do you run across a store that really values their customers and puts the extra time and effort into building solid relationships. read more

It's off the beaten track but well worth the drive. Eric was so helpful answering our questions and advising us in selecting paints. We will definitely be back. read more

Love this store! My painting contractor suggested I buy Benjamin Moore because it's the best quality paint, and I'm so happy she did because I wouldn't otherwise have discovered Fregosi. I'm a novice painter, but can recognize great product and customer service when I come across it. Fregosi takes the cake for painting resources in Potrero Hill. Lots of product, colors, and super-friendly customer service (even at their most busiest times). Thanks Fregosi! read more

Nice, helpful people here, and they have everything in stock that you need for painting/staining your house. The 7th street location is better if you are choosing paint colors. If you know what you want and only need supplies, this one stocks more. Not sure if they carry the Farrow and Ball paint here - I don't think so. Only 7th street for that brand. read more

Cody was incredibly helpful when I was trying to pick paint for a few rooms in my house. It was my first time picking out paint, and he spent lots of time pulling samples to represent my floor, furniture, and existing trim. He listened to what I needed, helped me pick some great options, and helped me figure out the best way to test paint in the rooms. This is now my go-to spot for paint. read more

Cody is an amazingly responsive and knowledgable presence in the store. He listened carefully (very important) and helped me with a DIY door refinishing project that would have taken so much longer and had many mis-steps without him. For a minimum order of materials he made custom sample boards of glaze for me so I could match my floors and gave me tons of advice on application as well as tools and materials. I listened to him and my doors look amazing! Many, MANY, hours and a whole lot of sweat later, I saved myself $5,000 and got the satisfaction of doing it myself. Now I don't have to fear about any future damage to the finish because I know exactly how to repair it! I don't believe I would have gotten this level of service anywhere else and I will be back to work with Cody again should I start another big DIY project! read more

I had a terrific experience with SF Paint Source. Another paint store (Cole Hardware on 9th St.) had botched my paint samples. I went to SF Paint Source to confirm that I wasn't going crazy, and they were able to quickly diagnose what was wrong (Cole's R3 paint calibrator was broken), gave Cole a call, and then replaced my paint sources, this time checking carefully all the paint samples against the paint chips. I had a terrific experience after a harrowing experience with Cole's - would definitely use again! read more

I came here to pick out a gray stain color for my cabinet. I didn't know anything about stains or how to achieve it. Cody was very helpful at educating me and guiding me to choosing the color I wanted. He made me sample colors and labeled them for me. I was very impressed with his service and professionalism. Incredibly easy going and friendly. Thank you for your excellent service! read more

Why all the 5 star reviews? Well, they earn them! The Paint Source is great. They always have the supplies on hand needed to get the job done regardless of size. Recently, I had to lacquer doors and it was outside my scope of experience: they gave me practical advice on the items necessary to get the job done and a little tip on technique too. The doors are beautiful! The staff are friendly and they are very helpful when I need to call in an order for a pickup. They are attentive to the details that matter. I highly recommend this local business. I also highly recommend Benjamin Moore paint. I have used many competitor brands over the years and the coverage and texture of this paint is far superior. The drying time is workable regardless of weather: I have painted indoors on rainy and hot days. Whether you roll or spray, this paint is the best! read more

Great service ! Been coming here for years!. All the supplies are good! Open usually from m-f no defects whats so ever

I recently moved and wanted to paint my apartment. Paint Source was SO helpful. James walked me though all the considerations I needed to pick out colors. He asked questions about the lighting, how big the rooms were, what colors would work with each other, etc. If you are looking for 100% quality customer service and products Paint Source is where you should be shopping! read more

The staff is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I called them looking for an extremely durable outdoor paint for tractors, and while they didn't carry stock of what I needed, they were able to direct me to the right paint and another local store that had it. Very helpful! I'd suggest starting here regardless of what type of painting project you have! read more

I've gone to SF Paint Source a few times. The first time, I had been trying to paint my kitchen Yellow, and had fully painted it twice and it just wasn't right. My sister told me to use Farrow and Ball paint, which lead me to Paint Source. I ended up with a slightly different color, and they were great in helping me select it and mixing the paint. The second time I came in, I was trying to figure out how to create a mountain vista. They were knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. read more

I've had some negative experiences with several paint stores and their awful color consultants, and so before we stepped into Fregosi's paint store I told the hubby that I'd let things slip to make the process less frustrating for me. The first person who helped us was this friendly knowledgeable elder gentleman who took the time to explain things to us, go over certain options, and made sound recommendations. Wait, where were the abusive condescending remarks? No comments about how unprepared we were to speak with them? No derision about how nonsensical our requests were? How about cutting the conversation short then turning your back on us to talk to someone else?? I told the gentleman how refreshing is was to speak with him, and how much of a positive experience it was to shop in the store. I felt sheepish when I realized that we had been speaking with Mr. Fregosi (the owner) himself! I can't help but think that Mr. Fregosi's attitude has truly set the tone for his store. I am not surprised that his store's Yelp page was full of 5-star reviews. It is truly well-deserved!! read more

I need a deck protection product and found all I needed (and more) at SF Paint Source. I called before coming in and the information I received over the phone was excellent. The product I wanted has been discontinued so they found a similar product for me. I placed my order by phone and it was sitting waiting for me when I arrived at the Pennsylvania location. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The store is large and it is laid out well so it is easy to find paint products. read more

This is the former Fregosi store, owned by the same family with the same good service they've always had for folks who know what they need. Daniel was super helpful! read more

Knowledgeable, helpful, relaxed, supportive and generous is what comes to mind when I think of SF Paint Source! (formerly Fregosi & Co.) When we moved a couple of years ago and needed to transform all our white walls, we came here and they were able to help us with all our painting needs. They have everything you need, are friendly, and have the patience to answer all your questions. But that is nothing compared to the generosity of James, the owner, and all the kindness he showed to a community organization this week. My wife is a volunteer team member and member gardener with NOMADgardens (NOMADgardens.org) and they had a community work day this past Saturday in which painting old doors and window frames was on the to-do list. The doors will become either community chalk boards or tomato trellis', while the window frames will become succulent planters. On Friday she and another volunteer met with James, with only a t-shirt to show the colors of the NOMADgardens logo ready to get paint and painting supplies, and from there James performed his magic. Not only did he do the color matching, he walked the ladies through the whole process of what they needed to do for each item and made recommendations for other items in the garden and how to best preserve pallets and wood planters. He's a gardener himself and very passionate about gardening and supporting the community. By the time they left, he had donated all the paint, painting supplies, his advice and expertise, and even threw in chalkboard markers the ladies wanted to buy themselves for the garden. When I came by the garden to help on Saturday, both ladies were happily sharing what a great experience they had in getting the paint. And from reading other reviews, it's obvious that his generosity extends to so many other community organizations as well. From my wife's experiences I know getting donations is not always an easy task, so kudos to James and SF Paint Source for their generosity to the community and to my wife! read more

I bought all the wrong colors at another place and had to rebuy all new paint. These guys helped me pick the exact right color in one try just by listening to what I needed. I'm never shopping anywhere else! read more

My boyfriend and I walked into this store with a vague idea of what we wanted for a paint job in a room we've only seen once. So, naturally, we saw all the paint swatches and were immediately overwhelmed. As we were comparing colors and trying to remember what our original game plan was ("Blue and green, yes, I remember, but I have FIFTY shades of green here!" followed by giggles), a super friendly employee came over and asked us how we were doing ("Well...I mean, I'm freaking out"). He offered his opinion and gave us some new ideas, and when he walked away we felt like we could make a much more educated decision. Upon reaching the cashier, however, we of course started having doubts and an awesome dude named CODY (not Ben!) helped us out and was very patient, kind and informative. When I stared suspiciously at a photo of the color in a brochure, he reassured me that, worst case scenario we'd just paint over it! Totally true. I would definitely come back here for any future painting needs. Tons of variety on everything paint-related possible is all they would have needed to get a good review from me. But with the added plus of super friendly and knowledgeable staff that put up with my momentary whining and doubts, can't get much better than that! read more

I stopped by after work the other day and Daniel was friendly and helpful and the prices are great! I'll be back.