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.

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.

We recently had the exterior of our house painted by Brian Bellemore and Company... and couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience and the results. Brian is incredibly conscientious and has an outstanding attention to detail. He and his crew were professional, hardworking, and fastidious. They kept the work area clean throughout the entire project. We also appreciated the care Brian and his crew took working around our beloved koi pond -- everything was handled thoughtfully and carefully, and not a single koi was disturbed. Brian's insights and advice during the planning process were extremely valuable and helped us make better decisions along the way. Communication and follow-up were excellent from start to finish, and it was clear that he and his team genuinely cared about the quality of the work, and our satisfaction and convenience. Another huge advantage was Brian's network of other skilled tradespeople, which ended up being very helpful for our project. On top of all that, his pricing was more than reasonable for the level of service and craftsmanship we received. We highly recommend Brian Bellemore and his team to anyone looking for a reliable, detail-oriented and approachable painter who truly takes pride in his work. - Larry and Donna

This painting company is fantastic! Everything I asked for them to do was completed as I wanted…read more Brian the owner and Steve are very talented painters and have a lot of knowledge! I would highly recommend them! Thanks for a great job, -Bryan of Scotts Valley

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!

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.

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.

Pristine Painting did a very good job of my exterior repaint. Kurt was able to get me the best…read moreprice out of the 3 bids, and also was the fastest to schedule. Hugo and Noe were very thorough in their work, lots of extensive prep on the exterior, patching holes, and even making my homemade epoxy job on the arbor look better. The Behr paint was a good match to the SW color that I wanted and looks great. They also took care of a peeling metal railing with new black paint in the bid. It was a very good experience.

Pristine work from start to finish. They repainted our living room and hallway, and the result is…read moreabsolutely crisp and professional. The work was completed quickly, with great attention to detail and very clean results. Highly recommended

We used T Paul Sek Painting and are very pleased with the results…read more Paul painted the exterior of our home and did an excellent job. He is very knowledgeable and provided solutions to a couple of problem areas with our siding and woodwork. Paul is very detail oriented and kept his work area clean. When compared to previous painters we have worked with Paul, Debbie and crew are hands down the best. Paul is not only the business owner but was also involved with the actual painting of our home. The price we paid was very fair and a great value. We would highly recommend T Paul Sek Painting.

We have used T. Paul Sek to paint the full interior of our home when we first moved in 10 yrs ago…read more (see review) and he recently repainted the complete exterior of the house. Paul is a dedicated craftsman, who pays attention to detail and consistently goes the extra mile to do the job properly and on time. He only uses top quality products. His wife and office manager Debbie is great with communicating expectations, timelines and cost. She was again very helpful with color consultation prior to painting. We would not use anyone else. Thanks Paul & Debbie!

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.