Residential Painting in Santa Barbara, CA

Painting for Santa Barbara Homes

We form relationships not just with individual homeowners, but also with real estate agents, property managers, and HOA's. Regardless of the project's size, we offer competitive, transparent pricing.

Our team of handymen and strong partner network increase our range of services- from long-term maintenance plans to one time specialty projects. Whether it be cabinetry or wood staining, let us bring your unique vision to life!

What We Do for Homes

• Interior Painting Beautifully finished walls and ceilings that set the tone for a clean, polished space.
• Exterior Painting Stucco, plaster, masonry and wood siding.
• Cabinet Painting Meticulous craftsmanship and High Gloss finishes that shine, bringing new life to your cabinetry.
• Door and Window Painting Smooth transitions when finishing doors and windows that showcase your home’s character and detail.
• Wallpaper and Wallcovering Installation Expert installation for seamless drywall and perfectly aligned wallpaper, every time.
• Custom Wood Finishing & Staining From classic stains to protective varnishes, we deliver depth, warmth, and lasting durability.
• Deck Restoration and Staining We clean, sand, and refinish decks to reveal their natural warmth and restore long-lasting beauty.
• Limewash and Lime Paint Breathable mineral finishes with soft, natural variation, sampled on your wall before we start.
• Stucco and Plaster Painting and Repair Expert priming and finishing for stucco, masonry, and plaster—strong, seamless, and beautiful.
• Drywall Repair and Skim Coating We smooth out every imperfection- and add texture when needed, leaving your walls ready for a beautiful, flawless paint finish.
• Popcorn Ceiling Removal We carefully remove outdated textures to reveal smooth, modern ceilings you’ll love.
• Pressure Washing Thorough cleaning that refreshes and prepares your surfaces for sealing with paint or stain.
• Historic and Spanish Revival Painting Historic building painting in Santa Barbara by Purple Painting (license #1096227): the County Courthouse exterior, the Library’s Faulkner Gallery and an 1820s cabin.

Ideal For

• Homeowners, and the real estate agents, property managers and HOAs who look after homes
• Long-term maintenance plans as well as one-time specialty projects
• Getting a home ready for moving, buying or selling, with options to pay out of escrow
• Older homes and homes near the coast, where breathable finishes and marine coatings protect against moisture and salt air

How a Home Painting Project Works

1. Call (805) 448-1241 or send the estimate form to schedule a meeting. We’ll discuss options with you and prepare a fair and transparent estimate.
2. Once you accept it, we get started right away.
3. We help you choose colors and sheens, with paint samples and mockup portions of the walls before committing to the full application.
4. We mask lighting fixtures, staircases, cabinetry and hardware, flooring and glass, so paint only goes where you want it to.
5. We prepare every surface: holes patched and gaps caulked, patches sanded and spot primed, and a heavy pressure wash before any exterior painting.
6. We paint with premium Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Dunn-Edwards paints, double coating to offer UV and moisture resistance.

Painting You Can Count On

• Locally owned and family-operated in Santa Barbara
• Fully insured, licensed, and safety-compliant crews
• Dedicated project communication from start to finish
• Premium Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Dunn-Edwards paints
• 1- to 3-Year Touch-Up Guarantee for peace of mind

We guarantee the quality of our work. If it’s not right, we’ll fix it.

California contractor license #1096227.

Where We Paint

We paint homes in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Summerland, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, Ballard, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Ventura, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, El Rio and Santa Paula.

Our residential projects include homes in the Riviera, the Eastside, San Roque and Noleta, an 1820s cabin in Montecito, a powder room in Montecito Ranch and a bathroom vanity in Hope Ranch.

Frequently asked questions

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Purple Painting is a licensed California contractor (license #1096227) and is fully insured. We work in accordance with city guidelines and commercial compliance requirements. See our commercial work.

Do you paint exteriors year-round?

Yes. Santa Barbara’s mild weather lets us paint interiors and exteriors in every month of the year. In rainy weeks we try to move exterior work back so the coatings aren’t compromised. See our services.

How does Santa Barbara’s coastal climate affect paint, and how often should I repaint?

Salt air, marine layer mornings and the daily swing between fog and inland heat make materials expand and contract. For a standard building, plan on touch-ups every 5 to 7 years, which doesn’t have to mean a full repaint; with consistent upkeep, exterior paint can last 15 years or more. Inspect every 2 to 3 years if your building gets heavy sun or weather, and re-coat transparent or semi-transparent wood stains every 1 to 3 years. Painted metal within five miles of the ocean should have marine coatings, re-coated every 3 to 5 years to keep rust away. Read Protection from Coastal Conditions.

What paint do you use?

Premium Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Dunn-Edwards paints. For metal railings we use Tnemec epoxy coatings. See our services.

Do you paint kitchen cabinets?

Yes. We paint and stain kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, by brush or by spray. On one of our Santa Barbara kitchen projects, for example, the stained cabinets were sanded, primed with a high-adhesion conversion primer and finished with a smooth, durable sprayed coating. See our cabinet projects.

Do you install and remove wallpaper?

Yes. We install commercial and residential wallpaper and vinyl-backed murals, from small bathrooms to large dining halls, and skim coat and prime the walls first when needed. To remove wallpaper we score it, loosen the adhesive and scrape or steam it off, then skim coat the walls. We don’t recommend painting over wallpaper, because the seams can peel. See our residential projects.

How do I get an estimate?

Send the estimate request form on our contact page, call (805) 448-1241 or email estimates@purplepainting.net. We’ll meet to discuss your options and prepare a fair and transparent estimate, and once you accept it, we get started right away.