Cartwright Painters LLC provides a complete range of interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial clients in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Cruz Counties. In addition to preparing and painting all types of surfaces, the company has the in-house capabilities to handle specialized work like deck and fence staining, wall and ceiling texturing, wood restoration, and more.
President Brandon Cartwright established Cartwright Painters after spending many years in the corporate sector and longing for a return to his roots. “I’ve been painting since the ’80s—my grandfather was an experienced painter and he taught me things like surface preparation, masking, and screening,” he explains. “I had some experiences with painters whose workmanship and professionalism were lacking, so I decided to start my own business to show customers what a true painting contractor looks like.”
Cartwright Painters prioritizes communication throughout every step of the painting process so it can ensure the best possible results. “We clearly explain the details of our plans before any work begins, which our clients really appreciate,” affirms Mr. Cartwright. “Our favorite part of the job is taking them through the final walkthrough and seeing the huge smiles on their faces.”
“We aim to deliver a phenomenal customer service experience and amazing painting work that completely transforms our clients’ spaces. Our goal on each job is to make a customer for life, so we’re fair and honest, we don’t cut corners, and we always keep our promises.”
Take charge of painting preparation to improve quality and save time and money.
It’s no secret that careful preparation is the key to any successful paint job, but not every homeowner knows the specific steps to take to both ensure quality and decrease the billable hours of a painting contractor. Consider the following preparation tips:
- Before the painters arrive, cut back any trees and bushes near your house so they’re about two feet from the surface being painted. In addition to making it easier for the painters to access the surface, this keeps the paint looking good by helping the surface of your house dry faster and preventing fungus and mildew growth.
- Move decorative items such as flowerpots, yard ornaments and furniture away from your home. This will make more room for the painters to work and prevent items from being broken or damaged.
- Move vehicles to prevent overspray, turn off water sprinklers, and keep children and pets out of the yard while the painters are working.
- If the company offers pressure washing services, find out if you need to be home to watch for water seepage. Faulty or old weather stripping can let in water no matter how careful the painters are.
- After your job is complete, ask the painters to leave some extra paint for touch-ups and repairs. Make sure the cans are properly labeled and you know the exact type and color for each area of your home. If the painters used spray-on applications, ask them to leave a can so you don’t have to retouch a spray-on finish with a roller.
When it comes to choosing the right type of paint, Brandon Cartwright, president of Cartwright Painters LLC in San Jose, says it’s smart to ask about eco-friendly options. “Nowadays, there are lots of low- or zero-VOC paints on the market, which are great for both your health and the environment. Just mention low-VOC paint when you contact a painting company and they’ll educate you about your options.”
Painting companies are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves from their competition, and those that have earned Diamond Certified are already several steps ahead. In addition to its Diamond Certified status, Cartwright Painters LLC sets itself apart by acting as a one-stop shop for all of its customers’ painting-related needs. “Many painting companies only offer one service, but paint jobs often require things like wood replacement and drywall installation, all of which we’re able to handle,” says President Brandon Cartwright. “We get a lot of customers who tell us they hired us because of our wide-ranging expertise.”
Cartwright Painters has been providing interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial clients in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Cruz Counties since 2020. In addition to preparing and painting all types of surfaces, the company is qualified to take on specialized work like wall and ceiling texturing, epoxy flooring, and more.
Unlike less experienced painting companies that take an “assembly line” approach to each project and sacrifice a certain level of quality control in the process, Cartwright Painters makes sure every job is completed as efficiently as possible. “We don’t skip steps or cut corners, and we always take time to do the proper preparation,” affirms Mr. Cartwright. “Many painting companies employ the ‘blow and go’ method, but we spend as long as it takes to do the job correctly. It’s why we offer a four-year warranty on all of our painting services.”
Ultimately, Mr. Cartwright sees Cartwright Painters’ company-wide dedication to customer satisfaction as its most important attribute. “Customer satisfaction is what drives us at our core—if our clients aren’t happy, we aren’t happy, so we strive to go the extra mile every time,” he says. “We want them to rave about the results we delivered, come back for more work, and refer us to their family and friends.”
