It was cool and damp when painting was done with intermittent rain. I expressed concern, but Painting contractor Kenny Koelbel assured me it wouldn't be a problem, that he could paint after 4 hours of rain. The paint started bubbling immediately. Pictures show the bubbling starting by the front door on the day they finished. More, and larger bubbles weren't noticed until several days later. I contacted Kenny on 12-21-23, and again on the 27th about the problem. He said he would correct the problems but wanted to wait until warmer weather. We had several texts back and forth about potential causes. He thought I should have a roof inspection, which was done by Alameda Roofing on 7-30-23. Kenny felt the roof was defective, but the roofer saw nothing obviously wrong. The 30 year roof was installed 17 years ago. Kenny and a helper finally came the week of July 29th (possibly the 31st) to scrape and sand. They spent about an hour, and didn't get all of the chipping and bubbling, and sanding was inadequate. There were obvious edges that were still loose. I had gone out briefly, and they were gone when I got back. I planned to show him those places when he returned again. Kenny finally came 10-14, immediately got in my face and started screaming at me that I wasn't listening to him. He said it was my fault that he was yelling at me (gaslighting much?). He was abusive, called me names, and accused the roofer of not knowing his business, then stormed off in a rage of expletives. I did have my camera recording if he wants to dispute his demeanor. On 10-18 he sent a paint rep from Dunn Edwards along with his lead painter who tested the walls for moisture, and said that he found none. The lead painter told the paint rep that they had used a primer and bleach on moldy areas, which just wasn't true. You can see where the paint has come off that there is only the former color underneath the new paint. I offered bleach, but none was used. They were also supposed to do 2 coats of paint which also wan't done. They also messed up on the eave color of the garage and charged me extra to paint (only part of it) it the proper color. Why would I want the eaves on the garage to be different from the house?? I have talked to a couple of general contractors, a recently retired painting contractor, and two paint reps, and all have agreed that paint will bubble if painted when the walls aren't dry. I would not recommend this painter.. Perhaps some anger management classes would be beneficial. What a horrible experience. read more

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Kenny and his team did an amazing job on the exterior of our house. They arrived on time daily and always cleaned up prior to leaving. 3 solid days of work and they completed the job on time and under budget. Very helpful on color selections and options. We think the house looks great and would recommend Vivid Paint Co. We look forward to working with Kenny in the future. read more

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Kenny and his crew did a fantastic job repainting the interior of our house, including doors/all trim and mouldings. Great communication, job done on time and exactly as quoted in the estimate. I highly recommend these guys for all painting needs. We went with Kenny based on our neighbors' experience with him painting their home's exterior and we will happily go with Vivid for any of our future painting needs! read more

Disclaimer:I am not a customer of these people - I am the neighbor of someone who is . It's 9:30 in the morning and i'm about to pull in my driveway when an SUV approaches and blocks my entry. Instead of backing up or making any sort of gesture towards me he just stares at me and nudges his way past me into the driveway opposite of mine . I found his demeanor unpleasant and on top of that him and the rest of his crew are out here again at 9:30 blasting music and smoking cigarettes in my neighbors front yard. I find the overall demeanor of this "company" to be entirely unprofessional and would never hire people like this, much less annoy my neighbors with these people . read more

What an amazing painting crew!!! I contacted Kenny for a bid and was shocked how promptly he provided that. Meeting him I could tell he was a great guy and it worked out that his pricing was extremely reasonable. Kenny's crew did a fantastic job painting the exterior of my home and another project I had. They were extremely detail oriented, professional, and in the early mornings when they started (it was really hot out) they were like 'paint ninjas'. They were quietly working away without us really noticing they were here. I would highly recommend Vivid Paint Co for any of your painting needs. We are extremely pleased with their work. read more

Kenny Koelbel who owns Vivid Paint Co. was referred to me by Dunn Edwards who said that their painting was exceptional, & I would have to agree wholeheartedly. I had a huge project, painting the entire outside as well as the dining room & the atrium inside. Kenny and his 9 painters are definitely a family & there is fantastic camaraderie between them. 10 of my neighbors on my street stopped by to rave and ask the painters for their card Kenny has amazing knowledge & provided so much support and new ideas to capitalize on the best qualities of my home. Bravo Kenny, Brian, Nate, Sam, Adam, Jessie, & Scotty! You all rock!!! Thanks for your patience as well!! Kaaren read more

My husband and I have used Vivid Paint Co on multiple homes. Kenny Koelbel who owns the company is responsive, very reasonably priced and an all around good guy. He has a terrific eye for color and has made fantastic recommendations (new color selection and matching old paint for touch up purposes). Kenny and his team do what they say they're going to do and they are good about meeting committed deadlines. I've done a bunch of remodeling and have worked with quite a few contractors and service providers (designers, handymen, construction etc.). Kenny is a cut above the pack. We highly recommend this company. read more

Kenny's team led by Brian and his crew did a beautiful job with all our bedrooms walls, ceilings, and a bathroom makeover of an older vanity that's simply amazing. These guys are courteous, patient, detail oriented, on time, and very very good at what they do. We are extremely pleased!! read more

Kenny Koelbel from Vivid Paint Co. painted the exterior of our home two years ago and we'd recommend him to anyone who's looking for a great painter. He spent an endless amount of time working with me and Dunn Edwards paints to select the right gray and off-white trim to closely match the existing colors. He squeezed us into his Fall schedule because he was concerned about November rains. His foreman and team were onsite everyday by 8am and worked steadily. The job was done within the week. I stress this because it's not been my previous experience with painters for them to put a full crew on the job until it's done - Kenny did. He's a straight talker, a man of his work, who is a pleasure to work with. Great communication with me and we couldn't be happier with the results. read more

He painted two bathroom ceilings but never asked until later if the walls were going to be painted or wallpapered. As a result, he got spatters all over the walls. He offered to return and fix the splatters but never came over. Kept blowing me off. Not professional and not reliable. read more

A little late in writing this review. I contacted Vivid Paint Co for a quote for painting the exterior of our house. They were very prompt in quoting the job. We needed the job to be done quickly since we were leaving for a vacation. Kenny and his crew squeezed us in his schedule and completed the job on time. They did an outstanding job. Once completed, they did a excellent clean up. I would highly recommend their company for any painting you need. We will be scheduling them to do the interior of our house when the time comes. read more

Highly recommend. We have had Kenny and his guys to our house for several projects. Painting inside and outside. Did a fantastic job! Very nice to work with. read more

Kenny's team was recommended by several of my neighbors in Almaden Valley on Nextdoor.com. I had my new wood gates painted by another company last year. The results were disastrous. I asked Kenny to do the new fence on the side of our house. The results are night and day compared to the other guy. He even touched up one of the gates. I thus asked him to come back to re-do the gates on other side of the house. I think I finally found a skillful, clean and reliable painter! read more

Kenny and his crew are complete professionals. They showed up when he said they would and completed the exterior painting of our 2 story house in 3 days. His prices are very reasonable and the house looks fantastic. We are getting lots of compliments. Wish we hired him for all of our interior painting instead of doing it ourselves. read more

These guys painted all of our kitchen cabinets and 3 bathrooms. While these guys are tatooed and love their heavy metal music, they are REALLY nice guys, very courteous and genuine, hard working and meticulous. I am VERY pleased with the transformation of my kitchen and bathrooms. It took them a while to nail down a date to do the work but once they got here, they worked very hard and even brought in extra crew members to ensure they job was done in a timely fashion. I am certain this job was bigger than what they expected but they never tried to negotiate the price up after the job. Having said that, I was so happy with the quality and with the overall attitude and demeanor of the employees, I paid an extra $500. I would definitely use them again. Kenny knows how to keep the pressure on his team and people like Benji are super nice guys. read more

ABOVE AND BEYOND!!!! Everything we asked, if it was a part of the quote or not was an eagerly accepted task. Even things we didn't ask, like cleaning up some paint in rooms they didn't even paint originally. We completed to contract as the original agreed upon rate even with all the extras. Their teamwork and respect for each other is a great thing to watch. I never heard any loud heavy metal music as referenced in other reviews. I will definitely refer Vivid to anyone I know who plans to paint their home inside or out! read more

Vivid Paint Co. offers a full-service, dependable option to their customers. Kenny and crew have completed numerous jobs for me and my family. Always courteous, respectful, and fair. Kenny knows his color combinations and isn't afraid to choose for you. Sharp lines! Strong product! You may rest assured with Vivid Paint Co. on your side. read more

After years of buying selling and moving, these guys are my go to painters. I have worked with many, but since these guys, I don't go to anyone else. if something is off, they are out the next day to fix. customer satisfaction is the most important to then! Easy to work with, reliable, great job and very good and reliable when they schedule work for you! read more

Kenny and his team are the best. Highly recommend. They were professional and quite detailed and thorough. The crew was great to have around. Communications were excellent and timely. Kenny helped with the color selection. We used them as a result of a neighbor's high review and recommendation and we have no problem passing a great review along. read more

This company is great, we have used them several times. Kenny has a great eye for color and he and his workers are very NEAT AND CLEAN and do a PERFECT job. I have referred them to many people and all were happy. read more

We had Kenny and his crew from Vivid Paint Co paint the exterior of our home two years ago. We were delighted with the results, but then we ambitiously decided we would paint the railings on the deck ourselves. Yeah. That didn't happen! So we asked them to come back out this week and do the job. They finished today, and now our deck looks like the beautiful feature of our home it should be! These guys are awesome. They show up, work like crazy, clean up and then they are gone! They pay such attention to detail - they painted every nook and cranny of the railings, newels and balusters, under the stairway, and even primed and painted the benches! Vivid is one of my favorite recommendations to make because I am so confident they will do an excellent job. Thank you so much Kenny and the crew!!!! read more

We continue to be impressed with Kenny and all the guys at Vivid Paint Co. Every recommendation in terms of what colors and textures to use on different areas turn out looking fantastic. They can really transform a home, are prompt and efficient and do a high quality job. By far the best painters we have worked with! read more

Vivid Paint is the best !!! Kenny and Team did a wonderful beautiful job on the exterior of our home (the best paint job in the neighborhood). We liked them so much the first time we just had them back to do the inside as well. Courteous, professional, trust worthy and honest. It does not get better than that. Thanks Kenny !!! We'll see you soon for our next project. read more

Kenny and his team did a great job painting our home. We had a good idea of colors and he brought the perfect sample. He was always very friendly and easy to work with as was all of his crew. They even removed some paint from our interior shutters that another paint company had really messed up. I would highly recommend Vivid paint co for all interior or exterior projects. read more

Kenny n Co did a wonderful job on my condo. We went to local hardware store and picked out the colors we wanted for each bedroom n gave them to Kenny. He matched them perfectly and got 4 rooms done in 2 days! He works around your time, very professional, licensed so you know he's legit and his pricing is more than fair. Not only was the job quick, it was done extremely well. They even offered to come back and do any fixes if we saw any mistakes, however I'm happy to report none have been found. read more

Vivid Paint Company was recommended to me through a friend. Kenny is professional, knowledgeable, reliable , and seems to really enjoy what he does. He and his team are friendly, polite, punctual, and efficient. Their attention to detail is quite admirable; they are very thorough, and they work in a neat and timely manner. When they are through with the project, they review their work with the home owner, making sure all the work is satisfactory - The work is outstanding. As an aside from the exceptional quality of their work, I am greatly impressed with the character of this group. The team works wonderfully together and they all seem to genuinely respect and admire their boss, who shows them equal respect. Kenny knows how to motivate and encourage his team while maintaining a positive environment. Kenny is also present at the job much of the time and does some of the work himself rather than merely "overseeing" his crew. It is refreshing to see someone with such a strong work ethic. This group is exceptional at what they do - I wish them much success and will certainly use them again. read more

The owner of Vivid Paint Kenny Koelbel is an unethical person. He makes a contract with customers and then once he starts the job he demands more money. When they say no He threatens to walk off the job and leave my home and property a disasterous mess. In addition he used profanity, while speaking to me and threatened my son. I was so uncomfortable I called the Los Gatos Police to escort him off my property. As my neighbors witnessed this activity with concern. In the morning I realized my metal address numbers were missing off my house. I asked him not to return to my house and he never finished the job. He was paid 80 percent of the money that was owed to him but he only did 50 percent of work.Kenny koelbel is unprofessional, unethical,and lacks the skils as well as knowledge to be a painter in any sense of the word. His conduct is a disgrace to hard working people. I have no idea why Dunn Edwards would refer such a person or company and ruin their reputation as well.After speaking to my neighbors we all hope he stays out of our Town of Los Gatos. No one deserves to be disrespected or threaten in any matter. read more

Vivid Paint Co. was recommended to us by 3 of our neighbors who had already used them. They just completed painting the outside of our house and we couldn't be more pleased. The fantastic experience started at the very beginning when Kenny offered to send us virtual renderings of our house with different paint colors for us to chose from. I can't tell you how helpful this was as it is very difficult for me to envision a tiny swatch of color expanded to cover our entire house. Then the preparation process began. Not only did they power wash our entire house, but they took the time to cock every single crack over the entire house, including all the joints between the door frames and house. When the painting began it was also obvious that the crew really cared about a quality finished product. They put thought into the best method for painting each section, whether it be spray or brush. The whole crew was not only nice and professional, but very detail oriented. We are very picky people and we couldn't be happier with the finished product. If you are looking for a fast paint job, this may not be the best choice for you. They took over a week to complete our house (which I admit is very large). But it was well worth the wait. And to top it off, their prices are very reasonable. I would recommend Vivid Paint Co to anyone I know! read more