GOVERNMENT
Santa Barbara Courthouse
Name: Santa Barbara Courthouse Exterior Painting
Client: Plant Construction
Address: 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Type: Public Works
Description: Comprehensive exterior repainting of the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse, completed through a carefully planned five-phase, five-year process. The project included the preparation and coating of all architectural elements—wood windows and doors, ornamental corbels, plaster walls and soffits, and extensive wrought iron details.
As part of the restoration, damaged historical plaster top set was meticulously repaired using traditional lime, cement, and sand mixtures to match the original texture and composition of the 1929 construction. All surfaces were prepared to historic preservation standards, ensuring both aesthetic continuity and long-term protection. Finishes were applied using high-performance, breathable coating systems specifically designed for coastal environments, maintaining the courthouse’s historic integrity while enhancing its durability for decades to come.
Santa Barbara Library
Faulkner Gallery
Client: Edwards Construction
Type: Public Works
Address: 40 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Description:
This project involved a complete interior renovation performed to 1920s historical standards. All existing wood elements were carefully stripped, bleached, and refinished to achieve a rich brown tone consistent with the original design. The upper plaster wainscoting was artistically faux-finished to complement the newly restored woodwork below, recreating the authentic character of the space. Areas previously covered in carpeted wall panels were replaced with new gypsum board, seamlessly finished and painted. Custom wood trim was added at all vertical corners, replicating details found in the original archival photographs to ensure historical accuracy and visual harmony throughout the space.
Santa Maria DMV
Client: Pac-West Construction
Address: Santa Maria Way
Type: Public Sector
When the City of Santa Maria set out to build a new DMV headquarters, they needed a facility that would be both functional and welcoming to the thousands of residents who pass through its doors every year.
Purple Painting was proud to partner with Pac-West Construction to provide the complete painting package for this full ground-up build. From interior offices and service counters to exterior finishes and protective coatings, our crew handled every surface with the attention to detail this high-profile public project demanded.
We coordinated closely with the general contractor to ensure that timelines were met and that every finish aligned with the strict standards of a state facility. Our work not only enhanced the building’s durability but also helped create a professional, approachable space for the community.
This project reflects the core of what we do best: bringing large-scale projects to life with craftsmanship, reliability, and pride.
La Colina Jr High Roof Replacement
Name: La Colina Jr High Roof Replacement
Client: Edwards Construction Group
Type: Public Works
Address: 4025 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Description:
The roof was being replaced on building 500s and 600s. We primed and painted all associated downpipes, steel members, and gas pipes were painted yellow. The steel members needed a lot of grinding, sanding, and overall love. The downpipes and gas pipes were finished by setting up a spray area at the school.
Hope School Alterations &
New Classrooms
Name: Hope School Alterations & New Classrooms
Client: Viola, Inc.
Address: 3970 La Colina Rd, 93110
Type: Public Works
Description:
Construction of new classrooms at Hope School in Santa Barbara, including full painting interior and exterior of new building. Alterations to the rest of the school campus, including partial painting of most existing buildings. Replacement and painting of multiple fixed and suspended ceilings and touch-up painting at all associated renovation areas. This project has multiple phases and is set to run for approximately 3 years with an estimated completion date of 2026.
City Parking Lots
Tesla Charging Stations
Name: Tesla Charging Station Conduit
Client: Baker Electric
Address: 18 E Ortega Street
Type: Public Works
Description:
New Tesla Charging stations are being installed all around town - including in the parking garage located on the corner of Ortega and Anacapa Street. This new charging station required thick conduit to be ran and this conduit needed to be painted in order to hide it so it does not stand out, and to protect it so it does not rust. All finishes used were high performance, industrial coatings.
Municipcal Tennis Courts
Name: Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis Courts
Client: Edwards Construction
Address: 1414 Park Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Type: Public Works
Description: Edwards Construction was doing a full to-the-stud remodel of areas of The Municipal Tennis Courts in Santa Barbara. We converted and sealed the tannic heavy wood ceilings and beams by priming with shellac and water-based wood under-coaters, a two-step prime process. All the new drywall and existing wood ceilings were then painted.
