On-Time Completion Promise
We commit to a schedule and we keep it. Your time matters.
Santa Cruz County's Premier Painting Contractor
PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH PAINT THAT LASTS 10+ YEARS.
Flawless prep. Premium coatings. Guaranteed results. Serving the Central Coast for 35+ years.
Trusted by homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients from Santa Cruz to Capitola.
CA License #1035426
35+ Years in Business
Locally Owned & Operated
"Reliable, professional, and delivers exactly what's promised."
— Verified Customer
Our Commitment — 04
What you can count on.
No-Mess Jobsite Guarantee
We protect everything before touching a brush. Zero collateral damage.
Clear Communication
Dave is reachable. You'll always know exactly where we are in your project.
Satisfaction or We Return
If something isn't right, we come back and make it right. No arguments.
See It In Action — 05
Real Work. Real Crew.
We don't just show finished photos. This is what the work actually looks like — proper prep, full protection, professional execution.
▶ Hear It Directly — From a Real Client
Real homeowners. Real projects. Real results.
What We Do — 06
Our services.
Residential Painting
Detail-focused prep, color consultation, and luxury-level finishes for high-end homeowners who won't settle for less.
- Interior & Exterior
- Color Consultation
- Premium Sherwin-Williams Coatings
- Clean Job Sites — Always
Commercial Painting
Large-scale commercial projects delivered on time and on budget. Trusted by property managers and HOAs across the Central Coast.
- Large-Scale Buildings
- HOA & Property Management
- Multi-Phase Scheduling
- Zero Disruption Execution
How We Work — 07
Our proven 6-phase painting process.
This is why our paint lasts 10+ years. Every phase matters. Nothing is ever skipped.
Power Washing & Surface Cleaning
Every job starts with a thorough pressure wash to remove dirt, mold, and loose paint — creating a clean, bondable surface.
Detailed Preparation
Caulking, sanding, and priming every surface. This is where most contractors cut corners. We never do.
Full Protection & Masking
Complete protection of your property — windows, trim, plants, and walkways — before a single drop of paint is applied.
Professional Application
Spray, back-roll, and brush techniques applied at the correct mil thickness for maximum adhesion and longevity.
Final Touch-Ups & Quality Control
A thorough inspection and final touch-ups before we consider the job complete.
Client Walkthrough & Approval
You walk the job with us. We don't leave until you're 100% satisfied. No exceptions.
Our Promise — 08
PAINT THAT LASTS.
WORK THAT'S GUARANTEED.
We don't just apply paint — we apply coatings. Our process is spec-driven, meaning every surface receives the correct primer, at the correct mil thickness, with the correct finish coat. The result is a paint job that lasts, not one that peels in two years.
If you experience any peeling or failure due to application, we return and make it right. No arguments. No excuses.
Get Your Free Estimate →Spec-Driven Application
Every coat applied to manufacturer specs.
Correct Mil Thickness
Measured and verified — not eyeballed.
Proper Prep Always
The surface determines the longevity.
Longevity Guaranteed
We stand behind every brushstroke.
Our Work — 09
Portfolio.
Commercial buildings. Victorian homes. Luxury interiors. See the difference prep makes.
What Clients Say — 10
Testimonials.
Real homeowners. Real projects. Real results.
★★★★★
"Dave's crew transformed our Victorian home. The prep work was meticulous — no shortcuts, no mess. The attention to detail was unlike anything I'd seen, and the paint still looks brand new years later."
October 2023★★★★★
"Dave and his team took incredible care painting our older home from the 1950s. They addressed every issue, made thoughtful recommendations, and the final result was spectacular."
July 2019★★★★★
"We manage multiple properties and DS Painting is our go-to contractor. Always on time, professional, and the quality is unmatched."
September 2023★★★★★
"Dave is very impressive. His crew works extremely well together and their attention to detail really stood out."
April 2020★★★★★
"Great price, high integrity, and high-quality work."
★★★★★
"Professional, efficient, and easy to communicate with. The house looks fantastic — I would absolutely use them again."
October 2019★★★★★
"Everyone was very polite and respectful of the concerns we had with our older home."
Common Questions — 11
FAQ
Referral Rewards
KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THEIR PROPERTY PAINTED RIGHT?
When you refer a homeowner or property manager to DS Painting and they complete a project, we send you a thank-you bonus as a token of our appreciation.
Our business is built on relationships and trust. The highest compliment is a referral from a client who experienced our work firsthand.
📞 Call Dave to Learn More- 01 Refer a friend, neighbor, or colleague to DS Painting.
- 02 They complete a painting project with us.
- 03 You receive a thank-you bonus from Dave personally.
Santa Cruz · Scotts Valley · Aptos · Capitola · Rio Del Mar
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