Had Cutting Edge Painting paint the inside of my house a few years ago. They did such a great job I…read moredidn't need to get any bids to have the outside painted this year. Cutting Edge again came through perfectly. Quick, clean, affordable.

Cutting Edge is absolutely excellent. Professional, friendly, reliable, and knowledgeable. I've had…read morethem do multiple projects over the years. They've painted the inside of my house, the exterior of my house, stained an outside deck, and even fixed a powder coated aluminum pergola that got scratched during installation and fixed a door that my dog scratched. Their work is pristine. I completely trust their judgment and have them scheduled to come routinely to stain gates etc, since I live near the ocean and things deteriorate quickly. I think their rates are totally reasonable for reliable, high caliber work.

Scott and his crew did a fantastic job of painting the exterior of our home! It was a big job. From…read morepreparation of a full power wash to the exterior, to the completed look the crew was respectful and professional. Many special touches including a two car garage door all the downspouts and gutters seven exterior doors. I will definitely use them again. They are our go to Painting Contractor.

We hired Sierra Azul for a bunch of interior painting, including rooms with vaulted ceilings. They…read morefit us into their schedule quickly because we had flexibility over the holidays. we were very happy with the quote. They were prompt, professional, friendly and did a great job. We will hire them again!

Gregory and his team are the best! He consulted and painted two interior rooms and the exterior of…read moreour house in the mountains. When we started, we didn't know what colors we wanted to use, but Gregory was there to help us throughout the entire design process, present and creative, suggesting unique details like a wood-look painting technique on closet doors and a special artsy detail on the outside of our house- a beautiful rising sun. Our home is unique and colorful in the best of ways thanks to his consultation and guidance. His team is professional and friendly. Having children around we are always concerned about having professionals in our home who are respectful and trustworthy. His painters are exactly that. If you happen to find Gregory, consider yourself lucky- he's a gem in Santa Cruz!

Five stars does not do Gregory justice! From our initial consultation to the final brushstroke, he…read moreprovided a masterclass in professionalism and craftsmanship. If you are looking for an exceptional painter, look no further. We have had several homes painted both inside and out and own several rental properties, so we have worked with many painting contractors over the years. Hands down, Gregory and Transformational Color are at the absolute top of any of our future painting needs. Gregory's integrity stood out immediately. Our initial walk-around consultation was in November, and instead of rushing the job in poor weather, he thoughtfully suggested waiting until spring for the best results. True to his word, he proactively followed up in April with a scheduled color meeting and a comprehensive proposal. To be honest, I originally read about his "color session" with some skepticism, thinking it was just a simple meeting to pick colors. It is so much more than that. You have to live with these decisions, so it needs to be a truly considered process. Don't pass up on the opportunity to have Gregory pick your brain about it. It will be worth it, believe me. During our color consultation, he offered fantastic expert advice. We went through several color changes prior to making our final decisions. We actually ended up adding to and modifying the plan twice--once suggested by him and once requested by me--which included changing the color of the downspouts versus the corner boards, and finally changing the rain gutter color and some major panels in the front of the home. These final touches really made the overall job pop! Gregory accommodated all of these changes with absolutely no price increase. He had one fantastic crew member who did an incredible job managing most of the prep work, pressure washing, daily clean-up, and touch-ups. Gregory was personally on-site for all the painting and in constant daily contact with me. He checked in regularly to discuss progress and brainstorm any thoughts or modifications I was considering. Instead of clean up and driving off at the end, Gregory insisted on a 100% touch-up walk-through, giving us plenty of time to live with and experience the workmanship first. The results are flawless! Oh, the neighbors love it also.

Paul just painted our whole house ,inside and out. He did exceptional work ,even pointing out and…read morefixing some rotted wood under my eves . He did the work and stayed on the schedule we talked about while bidding the job. I wasn't able to move as many small things in my house as i said i would and moved everything without batting an eye or charging me extra. My daughter needs her exterior of her house painted and she's already has him coming over for a bid.

Paul doesn't follow instructions very well at all. His words were "I completely spaced"…read moreBeware folks who are looking for a painter. Let my bad experience be good advice to find another painter whos not "completely spaced". I have found that there are plenty of great painters in the Santa Cruz area who do much better work and stand behind their word. Paul is not one of them.

Chad did a great job painting the interior of our home. His…read morework is clean & precise and he was a true pleasure to work with!! We will be using J & R Custom Painting when we're ready to paint the exterior.

J&R Custom Painting did a fabulous job in painting the exterior of my home. Their expertise and…read moreexperience were obvious in how Chad and Rick approached some challenges in my situation. They were punctual, communicative and honest and went well beyond what was expected. Great people, great painters! I would definitely recommend them!

After interviewing eight potential painting contractors we chose to hire Watercolors. It was a…read moregreat decision! First: for those starting this process of choosing a contractor, do your due diligence and check your painter's name, company's name, and license number. You may be surprised by the results--I know I was. Watercolors has a license in good standing, employee insurance, and is bonded. The license is held 100% by the owner, Jason Weihrauch, an upright person who stands behind his workers and delivers personal attention. Second: consider the written bid. A bid should be detailed about the specific materials that will be used. Jason's bid included the products, number of coats of paint, expected prep work, and even the port-a-potty. Third: the job itself. Watercolors did extensive and complete prep work. They even, for an extra agreed upon (more than fair) amount, fixed some window sills with termite damage. My neighbor was so impressed with the job that transformed my old deck, they hired Watercolors that day! And they were quite pleased with the result as well. Finally: the finish produced was more than satisfying. I am proud of my home again, it looks beautiful. Thank you Jason, Carlos, and the Watercolors Team.

If you need a painter for a home you live in ... or a home you want to look amazing on the market,…read morethese are your people. We hired Watercolors to repaint our interior and exterior so we could sell our home. The team was professional and they did great work. They were always up for a conversation and I highly recommend them for all your Santa Cruz house painting needs.

Bill is great to work with. His crew is outstanding and very considerate. Fantastic job at a great…read moreprice. Our house looks better than new.

Bill was very reliable, friendly and knowledgeable ! He and his crew did a great job. I'm very…read morehappy with this company I recommend using them for painting. I was happy how much time and effort was put into some repairs before painting. Bill is good at details he was able to point out a lot and give good descriptions and ideas.

These guys are the top of the line ! Bryan Has excellent communication skills. He is so on top of…read moreall the painting techniques and knows high end paints and quality work. He has many skills and is very neat and tidy. The crew showed up every day on time and gave me updates daily on progress. He helped repair a few issues that we had going along the way. Very pleasant people to have around! My house is gorgeous now. I didn't realize what poor condition it was in until after I had it painted and now it's looks sparkling new. His prices were reasonable. They paid attention to a lot of details. I'm so happy with everything they did here, I give them a 10 star rating!

Bryan and Shelton Painting to the rescue! After having a new roof installed, our roofer had to…read morereplace some damage to our open-beam ceiling. Unfortunately they couldn't match the wood to our existing beams. The roofer called Shelton Painting and Bryan not only recommended a full painting of the ceiling, he worked it out with the roofer to pay their share. On top of that, Bryan schooled us on the stains caused by oils in the wood, so he went to an oil-based paint.and the results are marvelous!! With Bryan Shelton Painting, you get a great painter but also a friend you know you can count on!! So glad he was the painter our roofers selected!!

Friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Had a kitchen remodel, gutted and all, and some of the…read moretiles removed from around my fireplace tore some of the drywall. I hired them to do just paint but not only did they patch up those holes, they also made my fireplace look new and refreshed. The paint job in my kitchen, family room, laundry room and 3rd bathroom was exactly what I hoped for. They gave me a different white on my door and window sills at first but came back and corrected it without issues. I'd definitely recommend Army Painting & will use them again!

Army Painting painted our kitchen cabinets back in April, and we're still extremely happy with the…read moreresult. Jose and his team were professional, communicative, and paid great attention to detail throughout the project. The finish came out beautiful, and our cabinets look like new. Their pricing was fair and competitive, and the quality of the work exceeded our expectations. The work was completed on time, the area was kept clean, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. We're very happy we chose Army Painting for the project, and wouldn't hesitate to work with Jose and his team again.

The first time Bruce painted our house was 8 years ago. He did a great job for us then and we…read morewanted to hire him again, but as it is a large expense we solicited a number of proposals. I was surprised that he came in at the low end and was happy to hire him again. Just like the first time: he was prompt and friendly and easy to work with. His crew was tender with taking care of the plants and all the things that hang on the house. He spent a bunch of time consulting with my wife on trim colors to get what she wanted. While he was here, I asked him to redo the decks too - I was blown away by how well they came out. I never thought he could bring them back to life so much. They look great. At the end - nothing was broken, there are no paint drips anywhere, no surprises with the bill and I feel I got a good deal. I would highly recommend Bruce's work to anyone considering a home paint. I'll be calling him back if/when I need more painting work done.

I have worked with Bruce on various properties of mine and refuse to work with any other painting…read morecontractor. Unlike other contractors he has worked with the same staff for many years so I am always guaranteed to receive a perfect job with professional painters. Bruce goes above and beyond to make sure that everything is done right and offers a variety of painting services, from Venetian plaster to cabinet and door work, to much more. Plus he responds right away to any emails, which is almost unheard of from contractors these days! He is the best in the area!