IM Painting Inc. brings nearly two decades of hands-on residential and commercial painting experience to projects across Orange County. As accredited members of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America and a Lead-Safe EPA Certified Firm, the San Clemente-based team pairs skilled in-house craftsmen with premium-grade materials on jobs ranging from whole-house exteriors to detailed kitchen cabinet refinishing and wood restoration.
Homeowners consistently point to the crew's meticulous preparation, whether that means power washing, patching stucco, or sanding and re-priming weathered wood before a single coat goes on. Long-tenured painters such as Hector, Carlos, and Antonio handle projects from initial color selection through the final walk-through, while office coordinators Rosi and Reid keep scheduling, estimates, and communication running smoothly.
Recognized with the Best of Houzz award every year from 2015 through 2024, IM Painting operates under a California C-33 Contractor's License and carries full liability and workers' compensation insurance. The company's founding motto remains straightforward and unchanged. Quality promised and delivered.
Updated: 06-10-2026
Reviewers repeatedly highlight a multi-stage preparation process that sets IM Painting apart. Jeff Nadel described an interior job where the crew went above and beyond, delivering model-home-type detail. On exteriors, the team power washes every surface, patches stucco and wood damage, primes twice, and masks landscaping with canvas cloths to prevent overspray. Stephanie Ceminsky noted that painters filled holes, sanded rough surfaces, and cleaned away dust before any paint went on, leaving doors that looked custom and surfaces that were smooth and uniform.
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IM Painting's cabinet refinishing follows a documented multi-step approach visible on their dedicated service page. Doors and hardware are removed, labeled, and prepped before being sprayed with multiple coats of toned sealer, glaze, and clear finish. Rick Beckley called the kitchen results the best painter I've ever used and invited them back for additional rooms. Joanna Valdezco said her kitchen cabinets were totally way better than work from a previous contractor, and Bruce Tammelin praised the team's ability to match the brown door and cupboard door to the kitchen cabinet doors.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several reviewers confirm that IM Painting maintains long-tenured, in-house crews rather than rotating subcontractors. Elliot Sacks has used the company for over 10 years to periodically refinish his wood garage door, entry door, and French doors, noting the same specialists handle sanding, staining, and varnishing each time. Hilu M returned for a third project and found the crew just as professional. Rebecca B described a 15-year gap between her first and second exterior job with the same lead painter, Hector, returning to handle the project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
When recent negative reviews surfaced about overspray, landscape damage, and incomplete stucco repair, the owner posted a public reply within weeks offering to personally meet to make things right and asked the customer to call the office to coordinate a time. On older complaints, the company acknowledged returning multiple times to address concerns. Darnelle M on Yelp noted that Bob the owner did not raise our price except when we added additional work like our gazebo, and issues raised during the project were corrected the same day by the crew.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Exterior projects begin with a thorough power wash and multi-step prep cycle that includes scraping, patching, and double-priming before any topcoat. Leslie Z chose IM over six other bidders because of their willingness to work around obstacles other painters declined. Gene Flood praised the excellent prep work to make sure the surface was sealed properly. Varouj Moradkhanian mentioned that the company offers a free touch-up and fix any issues after we live in our new painted house, which he described as putting IM Painting a notch above competitors.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple reviewers describe hands-on guidance during the color selection process. Hilu M said Reid helped assess which areas required full repainting vs touch-ups and took leftover paint to the store for a perfect match. Rebecca B described Reid spending time on the property helping choose paint colors and how to use them to the greatest advantage. Patrick Rue was relieved when the team successfully matched the colors despite having none of the original paint on hand. The website notes that IM Painting attends manufacturer-sponsored seminars and works with technical reps to stay current on premium products.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
IM Painting Inc. holds an active California C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor's License (#905853), issued October 30, 2007 and valid through October 31, 2027. The company is registered as a Stock Corporation (CA Entity #2865508) with the California Secretary of State, in active and good standing. They also hold a City of San Clemente business license (#310152) and carry liability and workers' compensation insurance.
-Verification Sources: CSLB, CA Secretary of State
Updated: 06-10-2026