Owner Matt Gifford founded MGP Coatings in 2019, bringing over 30 years of construction and painting industry experience to California's Central Coast. Matt runs the company alongside his sons, creating what many customers describe as a true family operation. The team handles residential and commercial projects from their Atascadero base, with Matt personally visiting sites for consultations and bringing sample finishes for clients to compare.
The company specializes in Penntek polyurea floor coatings for garages, pool decks, patios, and driveways, along with interior and exterior painting and cabinet refinishing. Projects range from single-room painting to winery floor restorations and multi-week exterior transformations. Matt personally follows up after project completion, often stopping by with a handwritten thank you note and a bottle of wine.
MGP Coatings is fully bonded and insured and offers a limited lifetime warranty for residential projects and a five-year warranty for commercial work. They serve San Luis Obispo County, including Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cambria, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, and Shell Beach.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Matt's signature approach includes welcoming every client to "the MGP family" in his responses. This reflects how the company operates. Judy noted it's "a family owned business his sons work with him" and Kaylin called Matt and his sons and nephew "the best contractors I have ever worked with." The team's warmth comes through consistently across projects.
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Punctuality stands out across reviews. Leon confirmed "when they say they'll be there at 8am, they are there" while Rob noted "they showed up on time, did a great job." Jaclyn highlighted they "showed up when they said" and "finished the job when they said." Teresa echoed this with "they came when they said they would and were done on time."
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Matt brings a hands-on approach to estimates. Alisa described how "he brought a whole bag of samples, gave us a reasonable quote." Roger appreciated that Matt "showed up on site to give us a quote and brought a selection of sample finishes to choose from" and "explained the process from start to finish." Bob noted Matt helped them "pick the best colors/texture and explained options and process before starting."
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The personal follow-through distinguishes this company. Linda received a visit after completion where "the owner, Matt, stopped by with a bottle of wine and a handwritten thank you note." Bob mentioned Matt "personally came by after completion to walk through and explain warranty." Doug noted receiving "progress pics" during the work. These gestures create lasting impressions.
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Multiple reviewers mention competitive pricing. Judy reported "we got other estimates and Matthew beat them all" while Douglas noted "I had three different people quote the work and MGP was very competitive." Millie advised customers "don't bother getting a 2nd bid as his prices are more than fair." Several reviews specifically tag their experience as "great price" or "reasonable price."
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Matt addresses surprises professionally. Margie described a situation where "there were a few areas on the garage floor that were a surprise to him" due to hidden cracks and residue, noting "he dealt with it and the charges were very fair & reasonable." Vahnn mentioned the team found "high moisture content so they did a vapor barrier application as well." Problem-solving comes standard.
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The transformations speak for themselves. John called his patio restore "SPECTACULAR" while Dawn exclaimed "what a transformation! I had no idea our cracking 1989 porch could look so welcoming." Joe summed it up directly, saying "the garage looks sooo much better. If you're on the fence, do it!" Lerri simply noted "the floor coating looks even better than I expected."
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California requires a C-33 Painting and Decorating contractor license for painting projects over $500. MGP Coatings operates under Gifford Matt Painting LLC dba MGP Coatings. The company holds California Contractor License No. 1061424, classified as C-33 Painting and Decorating, with Active status and an expiration date of 07/31/2026. The business is registered with the California Secretary of State as Matt Gifford Painting LLC, Entity No. 202359511675, filed on 10/24/2023 with Active status and Good standing across all categories.
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Updated: 04-07-2026