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Welcome to Stanford Painting
Your premier painter in Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, and Portola Valley.
Stanford Painting was established in 1988 with
the goal of providing high quality residential and commercial painting services
at reasonable prices. Our many hundreds of loyal, satisfied customers attest to
our success in achieving that goal.
We are full service, including both exteriors and interiors. Every job, large or small, receives the same high level of attention and professional service. The keys to our success include:
Quality Paints and Materials: We use only high quality paints and materials.
Stanford Painting is a local, family-owned business with strong ties to the community. We contribute to the community by providing no-cost services for the elderly, disabled or others in need (please inquire). We also sponsor / contribute to community organizations including:
• Palo Alto Little League
• Palo Alto Girls' Softball
• The Palo Alto May Fete Parade
• The East Palo Alto Ecumenical Hunger Program
• The Gunn High School Sports Booster Club
• The Greenmeadow Community Scholarship Fund
• Junior Achievement of Santa Clara County.
Our expert painters service the following areas: Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, and Portola Valley.
We are full service, including both exteriors and interiors. Every job, large or small, receives the same high level of attention and professional service. The keys to our success include:
Quality Paints and Materials: We use only high quality paints and materials.
- Experienced Crews: Our highly capable crews have more than 850 years of cumulative experience, covering all aspects of painting, from preparation to finishing, and some have been part of the Stanford Painting family for over 25 years.
- Current Equipment and Techniques: Our equipment is current and kept in top condition. Our techniques are contemporary with a focus on safety, including proper removal of lead paint, dust control, maintaining a clean site, and complete inspection of all work. We are fully compliant with all local and state regulations.
- Great Customer Service: From initial customer consultation to post-job inspection, we are on the job from start to finish, with exceptional customer service including immediate response to any questions or concerns. This begins at the top with our hands-on management team.
- 5 Year Warranty: All of our painting services are backed by a 5 year warranty.
- Licensed, Insured, Bonded: Stanford Painting a fully licensed, insured, and bonded, with $2M in general liability insurance and Worker's Compensation coverage.
Stanford Painting is a local, family-owned business with strong ties to the community. We contribute to the community by providing no-cost services for the elderly, disabled or others in need (please inquire). We also sponsor / contribute to community organizations including:
• Palo Alto Little League
• Palo Alto Girls' Softball
• The Palo Alto May Fete Parade
• The East Palo Alto Ecumenical Hunger Program
• The Gunn High School Sports Booster Club
• The Greenmeadow Community Scholarship Fund
• Junior Achievement of Santa Clara County.
Our expert painters service the following areas: Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, and Portola Valley.
FRequently Asked Questions
Painting your home or commercial building is a
significant investment that requires an informed decision.
The following are answers to frequently asked questions. If your question is not on the list that follows, give us a call, we are happy to provide the information you need to inform your decision.
The following are answers to frequently asked questions. If your question is not on the list that follows, give us a call, we are happy to provide the information you need to inform your decision.
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Why are 2 coats superior to 1 coat?
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Who does the actual painting?
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Do you guarantee your work? For how long? What does the guarantee cover?
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Why is there such a wide range of prices between contractors?
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Will the price go up once work is started?
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Do you start other jobs while you are working at my house?
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Do you have a license and insurance?
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Can I check your references?
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Can you help me with colors?
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Do I need to be at home whenever the painters are there?
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What precautions are taken to protect my plants?
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How disruptive is painting my house?
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What if I notice a problem with the paint job after it's been completed and paid for?
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Do I need to be concerned about lead paint and if so, what can I do to ensure safety?
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What is your payment policy?
Our team
Jay Furlong | Owner/EstimatorJay Furlong graduated from Stanford University in 1985. Shortly after graduating, Jay founded Stanford Painting in 1988, and the company has been professionally painting houses in the Bay Area ever since. Throughout the 30+ years that Stanford Painting has been in business, the company has painted thousands of residential houses all over the Peninsula and Bay Area. Jay has over 30 years of painting experience, and is proud to say that some of his foremen have been with he company for over 20 years! Jay began on the job sites himself, and has a vast amount of knowledge about all aspects of the painting industry, and is a wonderful resource for both his workers and clients. When he isn’t working, he looks forward to spending time with his three daughters, going camping, running in the Foothills and going to Crossfit!
Frank | General Manager/EstimatorFrank was born on a ranch here in the Bay Area in 1966, down in San Jose. He attended Gunn Senior High School and graduated from Mountain View High School, and has lived in the Bay Area ever since. Frank started in the painting business in 1985, carrying over 30 years of professional painting experience. He got started in the industry sand blasting, and has transitioned that expertise into all types of residential and commercial job experience. Specifically, Frank is an expert in all things residential, both interior and exterior, as well as Commercial and Industrial painting. He has been an estimator with the company as a project manager and estimator since 1997 - there is almost nothing we can't paint! When he isn’t supervising our crews, Frank enjoys spending time in the outdoors!
Casey Furlong | Office ManagerCasey was born and raised in Palo Alto and is the eldest of three sisters. After graduating from Palo Alto High School, she went on to pursue her degree at Sacramento State University. Since earning her Bachelor’s degree, she decided to join the family business as Stanford Painting’s office manager. Casey truly enjoys engaging with clients and has a knack for reliable and communicative customer service. Some of her passions outside of the office include CrossFit, learning American Sign Language and gardening.
Armando | ForemanArmando has been with Stanford Painting for quite some time and our team is very lucky to have a leader like him. Aside from his fantastic leadership skills, Armando has one of the warmest energies and exudes it on each job site he oversees. After being with us for 7 years, Armando worked his way up to foreman and has been with us for a total of 23 years. Guadalajara is his hometown and he has been married for 11 years with two small children. During his well-deserved downtime, he prefers to go camping, play soccer and spend time with his family.
Ricardo | ForemanRicardo is a skilled painter and brings his positive attitude to every project site. He is focused on the quality of the work that we deliver to our clients and continues to prove why he was able to work his way up to the foreman position in such a short amount of time. He became a member of the Stanford Painting team 17 years ago right after he moved to the area from Michoacán and we are very grateful to have him on our team! When he isn’t overseeing his crew, he enjoys playing soccer and video games.
Ruben | ForemanRuben has been a member of Stanford Painting’s team for a total of 22 years and through his quick learning and attention to detail, he has been a foreman for 21 and a half of those years! Ruben’s punctuality, dedication and ability to help our company continue to grow are just some of the reasons as to why he is a vital part of Stanford Painting’s success. Although he is originally from Guadalajara, he has put down his roots here in California, along with his wife of 20 years and their two children. As for his free time, his favorite sport to watch and play is soccer!
Juan | ForemanJuan has been with Stanford Painting for 26 years and has worked his way up to his current position as foreman through his high level of expertise, knowledge and reliability. Since moving to California from Michoacán in the early 1990’s, Juan has proven time and time again that he is a natural born leader within our company. Juan has been happily married for 5 years and has two young children. Outside of work, he enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his kids!
Gilberto | ForemanGilberto has been with Stanford Painting a whopping 20 years and we are so lucky to have a team member like him. Gilberto is both a motivator and detail-oriented leader and no challenge has proven too intimidating for him. The service he provides our clients is hard to find and the problem-solving skills that he is equipped with allows him to tackle any job—no matter the size—with professionalism. Gilberto moved to the Bay Area 28 years ago from the Mexican state of Jalisco and has been with his wife for 10 years, sharing two kids.
Jorge | ForemanOut of all of our current crewmembers, Jorge has been the longest-standing team member at Stanford Painting, with 30 years under his belt! He has a gentle demeanor and is one of the most dedicated gentlemen we’ve had the pleasure of working with. As an experienced painter and foreman, he sees a quality job through to the final touch and leaves each and every client fully satisfied. His determination to complete each project on time with professionalism and diligence is one of the main reasons that Stanford Painting has continued to thrive. Jorge is a family man and that’s whom he chooses to spend his time with during his downtime.