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The Key to Beautiful, Lasting Exterior Paint in the Bay Area

The Key to Beautiful, Lasting Exterior Paint in the Bay Area

There’s no denying that not all exterior paint jobs are created equal.

You might have seen a home or two on your own street that looked fantastic for a year or two, maybe even three, and then suddenly began to take a turn for the worse. The vibrant colors faded to a similar but different shade, the adhesion began to fail, and all the “wow factor” was gone.

What causes that to happen, and how can you avoid it?

Making Sure Your Home’s Exterior Paint Enjoys a Long, Beautiful Life

Before we dive into the topic in more depth below, we should say that every surface and scenario is unique. And, your property’s specific environmental considerations have a huge impact on the life and health of your paint as well.

With that said, however, there are specific steps and best practices that your painting company should be aware of that will directly contribute to the longevity and beauty of your exterior coatings.

  • Surface Preparation - A knowledgeable, purposeful investment in surface preparation is a huge dividing line between less scrupulous painting companies and those dedicated to quality. Taking the time to repair decayed portions, fix cracks/damage, clean, sand, and scrape is absolutely vital. Our best advice is to thoroughly understand your estimate, and be sure that you are aware of the outlined surface preparation steps. Without this kind of work, your paint will be only as sound as the faulty material it covers.
  • Quality Paint - Finding cheaper paint products might seem like a bonus, especially for do-it-yourself painters, but they really should be avoided. Cheap paint often includes lower quality ingredients, and this leads to poor color retention, weak adhesion, and a much shorter lifespan.
  • Painting In the Right Conditions - A knowledgeable painter will know how to navigate weather conditions, including moisture levels, temperature, sunlight, and the unique needs of your specific surface. These factors are essential to take into account.

Finding a Trustworthy, Expert Painting Company Is Key

It’s easy to find a painting company who will promise and deliver a cheap project. At the end of the day, however, the “cheapest” painter can sometimes become the most expensive. Taking the time to truly care for your home and invest in quality products always pays a large return over time, especially when your paint is standing strong for 7-10 years rather than 2-4.

If the MB Jessee Painting team can answer any of your home painting questions here in the Bay Area, why not give us a call? It would be our pleasure to serve you!


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“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

“The completed 'Client Satisfaction Survey' we sent in only modestly reflects our total satisfaction with the work. As a retired small business owner, I compliment you on setting 'best practices' that are consistently followed. Everything described in your marketing materials was a reality! The crew is a super bowl team and our neighbors commented on how quiet they were. We are very happy to be a client of MB Jessee.”

— Richard
Orinda

“Many thanks to Rigoberto and Damon and the extraordinary team who transformed my castle in the skies.They are magicians. I appreciate their work very much.”

— Kathleen A
San Francisco

“MB Jessee just finished our exterior and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The foreman (Pedro) and lead painter (Ricardo) were incredible to work with: they communicated scheduling clearly, Ricardo was a joy to be around every day, the showed up early every day, were incredibly tidy and did great paint work. The final walk through experience was incredible. Pedro pointed out items I missed demonstrating a clear desire to complete another quality project. I highly recommend them. As others have noted they definitely aren't the cheapest but you quickly realize that you're getting what you pay for. The 3 year guarantee is also a nice touch since there are likely touch up items that will show up after the job is done.”

— Joshua Jansen

“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

“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

“We just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the work of MB Jessee Painting and your employees. Everything turned out beautiful. Our foreman was great! He was punctual, professional, neat and very accommodating ... and went the extra mile. We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family.”

— Michelle & Rivers Gee

“The entire MB Jessee team is courteous, efficient and professional. From scheduling and estimating to the crew managers and crew, they all did an excellent job on a small (but complicated) two room project in my house. I'm already thinking about getting them scheduled for the next project in the spring.”

— Cari Cheney

“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

“In September, MBJessee finished painting two sides of our 3-story condominium building (six owners). We were impressed by the professionalism of the company and every one of its workers, Matt Jessee couldn't have been more helpful in planning the project. His painters were well-trained, easy to communicate with and eager to please. In addition to painting the stucco, they made extensive repairs on windows and frames, which will save us considerable money in the future. They finished earlier than anticipated, with as many as five men working on the job, and the scaffolding came down the next day. All of us were delighted with the results. Now my husband and I are looking forward to having MB Jessee paint our own apartment later this month. Matt and Gustavo (who will be our crew leader again) have explained how they will work to make the painting proceed smoothly while we're living here, and they have been endlessly patient with our protracted decision-making process. If you look at their website, you'll learn that MB Jessee is an exemplary company that takes good care of its workers as well as its customers, and contributes public service projects to the community. All in all, we can't recommend MB Jessee highly enough.”

— Jayne W.
San Francisco, CA

“I had my wooden kitchen cabinets painted white. Anabal and Danielle were doing the job. I have nothing but praise for them. They came on time, cleaned up every day, were respective, friendly and helpful. If the rest of Jessee's crew are as great as Anabal and Danielle, this company will go far.”

— Anni S.
Oakland, CA

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