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An angled sash brush cutting a straight line of sage-green paint against cream crown moulding
The cut-in line is the job
Sage-green living room with a ladder and drop cloth by a tall bay window
Deep Green

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, trim, doors and cabinets.

  • Colour consultation
  • Furniture protected
  • Patch, sand, prime
3–5
days, 2-bed home
Low-VOC
Benjamin Moore / SW
3 yr
warranty
Cream Victorian house front with olive-green trim in soft fog
Whisper Beige

Exterior Painting

Siding, trim, doors, shutters and decks — fog-proof.

  • Power wash + scrape
  • Prime bare wood
  • Weather-rated paint
2 coats
finish minimum
Sealed
every joint
5 yr
warranty

Before / after

Same house, properly painted.

Before: exterior with faded, worn paint
After: repainted Victorian exterior

Victorian exterior repaint in San Francisco — full prep, primer and two finish coats. More projects →

Wooden deck and railing half-stained a warm honey colour, brush resting on the boards
Raw Umber

Wood Staining

Decks, fences, interior trim and cabinetry.

  • Deck & fence
  • Interior wood
  • Custom transparency
UV
resistant stains
Sealed
against moisture
Grain
brought forward
Matte black wrought-iron gate and stair railing in front of a cream Victorian
Mars Black

Metal Painting

Gates, railings, window frames and ductwork.

  • Rust treated
  • Metal primer
  • Industrial coating
Rust
inhibiting primer
UV
weather-proof top coat
Gates
rails, frames, ducts
Empty room corner with new drywall, taped seams skimmed smooth, a taping knife on the floor
Silver Mist

Drywall Services

Installation, taping, mudding and Level 5 finish.

  • Install
  • Tape + mud
  • Level 5 skim
Level 5
for critical light
Invisible
seams
Crisp
corners
Aluminium scaffolding against the upper bay window of a Victorian being repainted cream
Coastal Blue

Scaffolding

Safe access for multi-storey and vaulted work.

  • OSHA-compliant
  • Multi-storey
  • Set up + strike
OSHA
compliant systems
Trained
erectors only
Property
protected throughout
Stellar Painting transformed our home with their exceptional workmanship. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality exceeded our expectations. The team was professional, punctual, and a pleasure to work with.

Jennifer & David Martinez Homeowners in San Francisco

Corner storefront freshly painted olive green with cream trim and a plain canvas awning
Sage Green

Commercial Painting

Offices, retail spaces and restaurants.

  • Off-hours + weekends
  • Washable finishes
  • Minimal disruption
Nights
and weekends
Durable
high-traffic coatings
Open
while we work
Kitchen with shaker cabinets sprayed soft blue-grey and brass pulls
Tranquil Blue

Cabinet Finish

Sprayed kitchen and bathroom cabinets, factory-smooth.

  • Hardware off
  • Clean, sand, prime
  • Sprayed coats
3–5
days, average kitchen
Sprayed
not brushed
Fraction
of replacement cost

Questions

Before you ask.

The timeline varies based on the size and complexity of your project. A typical interior painting project for a two-bedroom home might take 3-5 days, while larger homes or commercial spaces may take longer. During your consultation, we'll provide a detailed timeline specific to your project.

Our team can handle moving most furniture to the center of the room and covering it for protection. For larger or fragile items, we may ask for your assistance or recommend they be moved before we begin. We'll discuss this during your consultation.

We use premium, low-VOC paints from trusted brands like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. These paints offer exceptional coverage, durability, and finish quality. We'll recommend the best paint type and finish based on your specific needs and the area being painted.

Yes, we stand behind our craftsmanship. Our interior painting projects come with a 3-year warranty, and exterior projects include a 5-year warranty against peeling, blistering, and excessive fading. We'll provide detailed warranty information in your project proposal.

We recommend removing small decorative items, pictures, and personal valuables from the areas being painted. Clear access to the walls is helpful. We'll handle furniture moving, covering, and surface preparation. Before we begin, we'll provide a detailed preparation checklist specific to your project.

A Level 5 drywall finish is the highest quality finish available, involving a skim coat of joint compound over the entire surface to create a perfectly smooth, uniform surface. We recommend this premium finish for walls with critical lighting (such as walls with large windows, skylights, or designer lighting), for spaces using glossy or semi-gloss paints, or for any area where you desire the absolute highest quality finish. This creates an ideal foundation for any paint color or sheen, eliminating imperfections that might otherwise be visible.

Painting metal surfaces requires specialized preparation and products. Our process includes thorough cleaning to remove all contaminants, treating any rust or corrosion, applying a high-quality metal primer designed for the specific type of metal, and finishing with premium metal-rated coatings. For exterior metal, we use UV-resistant, weather-proof paints that can handle temperature fluctuations. We also carefully control the application environment, as temperature and humidity can significantly impact the quality of metal painting. All these steps ensure a beautiful finish that adheres properly and provides long-lasting protection.

Our cabinet finishing process involves several steps to ensure a factory-quality result. First, we remove all hardware and thoroughly clean and sand the surfaces. Then we apply a high-adhesion primer, followed by multiple coats of premium cabinet-grade finish using professional spraying equipment. The entire process typically takes 3-5 days for an average-sized kitchen, allowing proper drying time between coats. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine while ensuring a durable, beautiful finish that will last for years.

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