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The Painting Pros has been delivering exceptional residential, commercial, and HOA painting services to South Bay and Santa Cruz County customers for nearly 50 years. The company offers interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, deck refinishing, HOA community repaints, and minor sheetrock repairs and texturing. For customers who are unsure about color selection, The Painting Pros provides free, personalized in-home color consultations.
Founded in 1978 by Cleve Dayton, The Painting Pros combines traditional, "old school" craftsmanship with modern, eco-friendly practices. The EPA Lead-Safe Certified company was the first painting company in Santa Clara County to earn both Diamond Certified status and Certified Green Business designation.
With a core mission of “Customer Happiness,” The Painting Pros emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship and employs experienced, full-time painters who use only premium materials chosen for durability, appearance, and easy maintenance. “We apply all materials strictly according to industry standards and manufacturer guidelines, with no shortcuts,” says Mr. Dayton. “Every project is backed by our unique ‘No Questions Asked 5-Year Warranty,’ giving customers the peace of mind that if they're not completely satisfied within five years, we'll make it right—no hassle, no runaround."
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Diamond Certified Company Report SUMMARY UPDATE November 2025
Quick Summary
- Diamond Certified since 2002
- Provides interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial clients in the South Bay and Santa Cruz County
- Member of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA), Silicon Valley Chapter
- Offers free estimates
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COMPANY MILESTONES
The Painting Pros is celebrating its 47th anniversary in 2025.
Top Survey Responses
From a recent Diamond Certified Survey Response: “They’re a professional company that sticks to their work schedule. They did a great consultation and were very thorough in their painting. We were quite pleased with how everything looked when they were finished.”
From a recent Diamond Certified Survey Response: “We hired them to paint the exterior of our home. They showed up on time, covered the bushes and landscaping, worked cleanly and efficiently, and got the job done quickly. The results look great.”
Blogs & Articles
The Painting Pros recently published several new blogs on its website, including “Unlock What Drives Cost Factors for Interior Painting” and “How to Paint Vaulted Ceilings Without the Fuss.”
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Service Area
Alameda County
San Mateo County
San Francisco
Contra Costa County
Main Services
- Color Consultations
- Commercial Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Fence Staining
- Garage Door Painting
- Garage Floor Painting
- Interior Painting
- Kitchen Cabinet Painting
- Office Painting
- Painting Restoration
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Wallpaper Removal
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The Painting ProsManagers
Years in Industry
48 (Manager)# of Employees
10License
362785Memberships
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce; Painting Contractors Association (PCA), Silicon Valley Chapter (Mr. Dayton is President)Founded
1978Payment Accepted
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Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Advice & Tips
Cleve Dayton is owner of The Painting Pros, a Diamond Certified company since 2002. He can be reached at (408) 622-0418 or by email.
Cleve Dayton: True Calling
By James Florence, Diamond Certified Resource Reporter
LOS GATOS — Like many high school graduates in search of direction, a young Cleve Dayton had hoped to discover his professional livelihood in the academic realm. However, it wasn’t until he looked beyond the classroom that he found his true calling. “I was attending junior college, basically just trying to find my way, when I became acquainted with the owner of a local painting company,” he recalls. “After a while, he invited me to come and wo...
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There are few things worse than having a bad contracting experience – especially if the job involves the appearance...
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