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(Part 2) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring 750 Windows in San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

 (Part 2) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring 750 Windows in San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

Window Restoration: 750 Reasons This Project Is Built on Detail

Most exterior painting projects include some windows. This one? Over 750!

As part of our full-scale repaint and restoration of the Park Hill Condominiums, we’re restoring hundreds of original wood windows, and not just with a coat of paint. These windows have been part of the building since it opened in 1926, and we’re treating them with respect and precision.

What Window Restoration Actually Looks Like

You’ll never hear us use the word “touch-up” on this project.

Every single window is going through a step-by-step process designed to protect the wood, preserve the character, and improve function:

  • Meticulous sanding and surface preparation

  • Dust management throughout for cleaner, safer workspaces

  • A full coat of primer to seal and strengthen

  • Reglazing and fresh caulking for weather protection

  • Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald for durability and fade resistance

  • Waxed window channels so they open and close smoothly

It’s patient, deeply satisfying work. We know these details will make the difference not just today, but decades from now.

 (Part 2) HOA Painting Spotlight: Restoring 750 Windows in San Francisco’s Historic Park Hill Condominiums

Restoring and Preserving the Original Paint Colors

For both the body and windows, we went through an extensive color-matching process. This was made a bit trickier by the fact that the original color had faded heavily over the last 12 years, so we had to turn back time to get an accurate match. We’re also using high-quality Sherwin-Williams Emerald line paint on the windows, known for its strength and fade-resistant properties. Perfect for this application.

As a fun-fact, to ensure total color consistency, the body color is being batched directly at the Sika factory here in California to ensure that there’s zero variation in the colors we’re using.

Follow Along!

This is just the beginning. Be sure to follow our blog here for more updates and details, plus follow us on social media for the very latest. We’re excited to share the journey with you!

If you have any other questions about our residential or commercial painting services in the Bay Area, please contact us. We’d love to chat with you about your specific needs and goals.

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— Carla Banks

“The finish on my kitchen cabinets had failed, becoming tacky and grimy around the handles. M B Jessee gave me a reasonable quote, far below some others, and did an outstanding job, striping the original varnish and refinishing with a new lacquer finish. The cabinets look like new. Work was done 1 day faster than estimated. The crew was extremely hard-working, considerate, and neat. Highly recommend M B Jessee.”

— Thama B.
San Francisco, CA

“It was a great experience working with MB Jessee. The crew was careful and thorough as they painted the house, sealed stucco cracks, repaired dry-rotted wood, stained the deck, etc. Robert, Gersson, Jose, and all of the people involved in the process from the estimate to the job completion were friendly and professional.”

— Mike C.
Livermore, CA

“I loved working with M.B. Jessee from start to finish on a relatively small paint job that grew a bit. I felt in very good hands from the moment Matt Jessee came out to give me the estimate and talk about my job. He was very easy to talk to and he handled my changes very well. Then the actual work done by Rigoberto and Mario was impeccable. They were neat and meticulous and the paint job looks beautiful. I could not have asked for more and when I did, they accommodated me 100%. I will not hesitate to call M.B. Jessee again and to refer them to friends.”

— Nancy Kurkjian

“Very easy to work with, they did an outstanding job with our project of re-painting our painting our kitchen cabinets. Given the scope of the job and that our kitchen is roughly half of our upstairs living area they did a fantastic job of minimizing the mess. Workmanship was top notch, would definitely recommend.”

— Vince Scola

“Dear Matt,You must be so proud of your men! They were fantastic to have around. Polite, courteous and hardworking. I am so pleased with the outcome of our home--in fact, I couldn't be any more pleased than I am!”

— Mrs. S
San Leandro

“Just had MB Jessee paint the interior of our house and they did a wonderful job. They tackled some crazy wallpaper as well as painted some very high ceilings and walls. The whole process was quick and they did a great job! We are very pleased. I was also very impressed by the crew. They were very personable, kind and actually took pride in the work they were doing. In one of our conversations with the lead Ricardo, he actually told me he was very proud of how the rooms had turned out. I agree sir! It turned out great and it's not often you hear someone thinking of your home like they would theirs, and putting that level of work and quality into it. That made a huge difference in how I viewed this company. Ricardo, you were fantastic and thank you for the great job, we will be using you again.”

— Jeff M.
Danville, CA

“I highly recommend MB Jesse Painting to anyone looking for a professional team that does an impressive job. They are on time, efficient and clean up well each and every day they are on site. They pay attention to detail and listen to the needs of their clients. In addition, they give back to the community. A Five Star team all the way around.”

— Erin Troy

“I can't say enough about how courteous and professional my foreman was. He was on time every morning and arrived cheerful and ready to go. He is highly organized and very thoughtful. He was extremely careful and respectful when moving my belongings - a mature professional.”

— Nora Robinson

“Our paint crew did a great job and the foreman, Gersson was exceptionally great to work with. He was always available to answer questions, good at problem-solving, very patient, kind, and highly professional with great customer service. We definitely recommend this company, and Gersson and his crew.”

— Andrea Y.
Berkeley, CA

“Everyone I dealt with was nice, helpful, and very professional. The price was reasonable! (I didn't feel like I was getting the "San Francisco price." The attention to detail and work quality was excellent. They did what they said they would do in the exact timeframe they said they would do. Highly recommend!”

— Tim Tyson

“Matt, Julie & Ricardo, I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the three of you for the wonderful job you did in hosting the SFBA NARI Chapter Meeting on Wednesday evening. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. Members and guests alike walked away with a truly positive experience. The "painter for a day" and the cookies in the paint cans were an absolute brilliant touch and received rave reviews. What a wonderful way to do such positive marketing. Thanks again for a truly memorable experience for our members and guests. You are valued as a NARI member.”

— Judy Tufo, SFBA NARI Executive Director