Mesa Painting handles residential and commercial projects across Santa Barbara County and Conejo Valley with in-house crews led by owner Michael Gilmore. The team uses Dunn-Edwards paints chosen for coastal California conditions and follows an environmentally conscious approach with zero-VOC and latex products. Every exterior job starts with power washing, scraping, stucco patching, caulking with 35-year acrylic, priming all repairs, then applying two full coats.
Interior work follows the same standard. Floors get Red Rosin paper and plastic protection, furniture moves to center, walls are sanded, holes filled, trim caulked, drywall cracks textured to match, and two coats of finish go on top of primed repairs. Labeled touch-up cans stay behind when the crew leaves.
Cabinet refinishing projects include full disassembly, labeling, masking, and a multi-coat lacquer or stain process before reassembly. The company also provides epoxy garage floor coatings, deck finishing, painting for HOA communities, and pressure washing. Michael earned his CSLB C33 license in 2011 and has built the business on detailed daily inspections and same-day estimate visits.
Updated: 06-10-2026
Customers who waited 15 to 18 years between repaints describe thorough preparation before any color goes on. One homeowner in Thousand Oaks noted that after meeting with Matt and discussing peeling areas and masonry issues, the crew handled every prep concern without requiring a separate construction company. Joan Dandona called the transformation of her long-neglected exterior impressive, crediting Edgar's guidance and the crew's attention to detail on a house that needed serious attention.
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Reviews name individual painters and highlight their work habits. John Tarsitano praised Juan and Sammy for being clean, efficient, and effective on his interior and drywall project. Peter Harmer noted that owner Michael Gilmore stayed on site throughout his project to address issues. Kellie Clenet singled out Edgar the manager as prompt and communicative across multiple jobs. The named crew members who appear most often include Michael, Edgar, Jose, Juan, Hugo, and Arturo.
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Several customers hired the company for multi-trade work. Sara Brennan's commercial startup required wall painting, wood varnishing, and flexibility around a small business timeline. Mike Renga's remodel covered interior and exterior painting, a custom garage, and hundreds of feet of fencing. Brian Quinette used Mesa for two different houses, including prep, power washing, and minor repairs on one, and Farrow and Ball specialty paints on a 100-year-old Spanish Colonial for the other.
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Reviewers consistently mention on-time arrivals and responsive communication. Oscar Zavala received a same-day site visit and a competitive bid by end of day, then had painters arrive within two days of signing. Krystin Krebs noted that the Friendship Center project stayed right on budget and finished exactly on time with consistent updates. Jen Yi Boyer said the team squeezed her in on short notice and still delivered quality work.
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The company handles epoxy garage floor coatings, concrete staining and sealing, and deck finishing alongside standard painting. Jay Hansen described his garage floor transformation as next level with an absolutely perfect finish. Jecky Barnard praised a stunning epoxy garage floor coating result. Miguel B. detailed an outdoor patio with raw tongue and groove staining matched to indoor floors and raw beams painted black, calling it a piece of art.
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Pricing feedback is mixed but leans positive. Joel Benjamin called the company the best value for money in town. John Wasson highlighted a good competitive price alongside quality prep work. Dan H. acknowledged finding cheaper options but said you get what you pay for after seeing the results at his Santa Barbara beach house. Lilia S. felt the $20k project did not deliver the personalized color guidance she expected at a premium price point.
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Mesa Painting holds CSLB License #961904 with a C33 Painting and Decorating classification, issued on June 8, 2011 and valid through June 30, 2027. The business is also registered with the California Secretary of State as Mesa Painting, Inc. (Entity #4550292), a stock corporation filed on January 7, 2020, with an Active status and Good standing.
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Updated: 06-10-2026