Painting Guides
Straight answers before you paint
Short, practical guides from the crew at Wilmar’s Painting — on hiring, prep, timing, and finishes for homes across Oakland and the East Bay.
HiringHow to Choose a House Painter in OaklandA practical checklist for hiring a painter in Oakland and the East Bay — what to ask, what a fair bid looks like, and the red flags to walk away from.Read the guide InteriorHow to Prepare Your Home for Interior PaintingWhat to move, cover, and clear before the crew arrives, and what a good interior painting team handles once they’re on site.Read the guide ExteriorThe Best Time of Year for Exterior Painting in the Bay AreaExterior paint needs dry surfaces and mild temperatures. Here’s how the East Bay climate shapes the ideal window for an exterior repaint.Read the guide Color & FinishPaint Sheen Guide: Flat, Eggshell, Satin, and Semi-GlossWhich sheen belongs where. A simple room-by-room guide to flat, matte, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss for interior and exterior surfaces.Read the guide
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