Darling Painting

Business Details

41 Years

experience

Expert Painting Services in Santa Rosa, CA

Founded in 1985 by Thomas Darling in Santa Rosa, California, our company has grown into a trusted provider of painting services across Sonoma County. With over 30 years of combined experience, we specialize in interior and exterior painting for residential homes, new construction projects, historical buildings, commercial properties, and wineries. Our team prioritizes proper surface preparation and uses premium products from reputable suppliers to ensure durable, high-quality results. We are an EPA Lead Certified Company, meeting strict standards for working on lead-based homes.

Our payment schedule includes a 10% deposit upon contract signing, 50% upon completion of preparation, and the remaining balance after service, with a 5% monthly penalty on overdue balances. Color consultations are available, and we offer a two-year limited warranty on new construction projects. Our commitment to meticulous workmanship and customer satisfaction has earned us recognition as a premier painting contractor in the North Bay region.

Services

Exterior Painting Interior Painting New Construction Cabinet Painting Wood Staining Color Consultations

Details

Year established: 1985

Highlights and features

Over 30 years of combined experience in residential and commercial painting
Use of premium-quality products from trusted suppliers
EPA Lead Certified for compliance on lead-based homes
Two-year limited warranty on new construction projects
Transparent payment schedule with free initial estimates

Associations and certifications

EPA Lead Certified

What people say

Meticulous attention to detail Highest standard of work Excellent value Premier painting contractor Pleasure to work with

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Services

Exterior Painting

Exterior painting services include power washing, surface preparation, and application of premium paints. Projects include 3 included colors (body, trim, and door) with additional colors charged at $400 per color. Our process ensures durable finishes that withstand Sonoma County's climate while maintaining industry standards for residential and commercial properties.

Interior Painting

Interior painting covers walls, ceilings, trim, and doors with two included color options. We offer specialty services like wallpaper removal, popcorn ceiling retexturing, and custom finishes such as Roman Clay or Lime Wash. All work includes proper surface preparation and uses durable, high-quality materials designed to enhance residential and commercial spaces.

Cabinet Painting

Cabinet painting services focus on high-traffic areas using durable satin or semi-gloss finishes. Cabinet faces receive shop application while frames are painted on-site. Projects include one base color with additional color options available for $400 per color. Our process ensures long-lasting results for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.

Wood Staining

Wood staining services feature clear, semi-transparent, or solid finishes suitable for outdoor structures. We use water-based, oil-based, or gel stains tailored to specific wood types and climate conditions. Projects include power washing preparation with applications timed during optimal weather conditions to ensure maximum durability and aesthetic appeal.

New Construction

New construction painting includes 16 hours of touch-up work and five paint samples for selection. Our two-year limited warranty covers standard residential painted finishes applied by Darling & Associates Painting, Inc. Projects follow strict preparation protocols and use industry-approved materials for long-lasting results in both interior and exterior applications.

People

Thomas Darling

Founder

Founder with over 30 years of experience in the painting industry. Established Darling Painting in 1985, growing it into a respected contractor in Sonoma County through commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service.

Questions

What areas do you serve?

We provide painting services throughout Sonoma County, California, including residential and commercial properties in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Do you offer warranties?

Yes, we provide a two-year limited warranty on new construction projects covering workmanship that meets industry standards for residential painted finishes.

Can I request custom color choices?

Base projects include 2-3 standard colors. Additional color selections are available for $400 per color in most cases, with specialty color consultations starting at $250.

What payment options are available?

We accept credit card payments with a 3.5% processing fee. Standard payment schedule requires 10% deposit, 50% after preparation, and final balance upon completion.

Are color consultations included?

Basic color selections are included in bids. Professional color consultations start at $250, covering 4 hours of consultation time and 5 paint samples.

Reviews (6)

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Jack R.

Dec 18, 2021 Report

We are happy with the price and work results for the Darling exterior painting of my 1900 Victorian house. We changed the body color after seeing the painted west side, and Darling made a very fair price adjustment for the additional time, effort, and paint cost. I did a thorough online search using Yelp and Nextdoor to identify prospective painting contractors. We had seen several homes in the Junior College area being painted by Darling. The work described in the Darling proposal estimate was similar to two other painting contractor estimates, including wood prep and window glazing, but the

Harold Duncan

Oct 25, 2021 Report

Darling & Associates gave me very professional and quality service. I can't say enough about the team that was lead by Miles and Damion. The office staff is wonderful as well, always communicating in a timely a professional way. There are many painters to choose from and I was very fortunate to have chosen Darling and Associates.
Harold D.

Robbin Montero

Jul 14, 2021 Report

Positive:Quality
I was totally thrill with the top notch work performed by Darling. Im super picky and they stepped up. My house looks new again! Thank you!
Service:Exterior painting

Corinne M.

Jun 15, 2021 Report

We had our commercial building painted by Darling last week. The job that Jose and his crew did was fantastIc! They were on time, neat, friendly , and completly professional in all aspects. We could not be happier with how our building looks. We were also very pleased with what we paid for the work performed. We would use Darling again in a heartbeat.

Yvonne M.

May 11, 2021 Report

Jose was VERY professional, VERY respectful and so lovely to work with! When I needed to change the color of the garage doors he immediately recommended a color and was so helpful. He actually suggested a color of the shutters and I love it! The 4 men that were on his crew were all very sweet, always seemed happy, and smiling everyday; the jobsite was cleaned everyday which was very important to us since Logan and I are super OCD about cleaning; and it was such a GREAT paint job. We highly recommend them!

Jeff B.

Nov 24, 2020 Report

The experience was top notch. From the estimate to the power washer to the paint crew. They showed up when they said they would. They were neat, clean and professional. We appreciate that the crew allowed us to give input and make small changes. Upon finishing the job when they said they would, the crew did a walk around with us and left us a patch kit. Really satisfied!