Business Details
Your Trusted Painting Partner in Oakland, CA
Arana Craftsman Painters is a family-owned business rooted in Old World painting traditions, serving the San Francisco Bay Area for over 15 years. Our team combines artisanal attention to detail with modern, sustainable practices to deliver durable, high-quality finishes for residential and commercial properties. With a 5-year written guarantee against peeling, bubbling, or cracking paint, we prioritize thorough surface preparation, eco-friendly materials, and meticulous craftsmanship. Our EPA Lead-Safe Certification ensures safe handling of lead-based paint during renovations, while our annual warranty check-ins and prompt repair services demonstrate long-term commitment to client satisfaction.We collaborate with interior designers, remodeling contractors, and property managers, offering tailored solutions for kitchens, custom stains, wallpaper, and exterior surfaces. Backed by licensing (#1085077), insurance, and a reputation built on over 60 years of collective experience, we serve communities from Oakland to Marin County with licensed, bonded, and insured professionalism.
Services
Residential Painting
Commercial Painting
Wallpaper Installation
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Custom Stain Work
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined painting experience with Old World craftsmanship.
- Our 5-year guarantee covers peeling, bubbling, or cracking paint.
- We use non-toxic, low-impact, and recyclable painting products.
- All painters undergo criminal background checks for client safety.
- Annual warranty check-ins ensure long-term satisfaction with our workmanship.
Associations and certifications
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified
What people say
Excellent painters
First class professional work
Beautiful new home
Great attention to detail
Many compliments
Services
Residential Painting
Our residential painting service revitalizes homes with meticulous interior and exterior finishes. Using premium Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore products, we ensure durable, vibrant results. From surface preparation to final touches, our EPA-certified team delivers tailored solutions for lasting curb appeal and interior beauty.
Commercial Painting
Commercial painting enhances business properties with professional, long-lasting finishes. We specialize in retail spaces, offices, and investment properties, combining durability with aesthetic appeal. Our process includes color consultation, surface preparation, and application of high-quality coatings to protect and elevate commercial structures.
Wallpaper Installation
Wallpaper installation adds personality to any space with precision application. Our experts handle removal, surface prep, and installation of decorative wall coverings. We offer consultations to select patterns and textures that complement your design vision, ensuring seamless, bubble-free results.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Kitchen cabinet painting transforms cabinetry with durable, custom finishes. We use premium paints and meticulous preparation to ensure lasting adhesion. Our process includes sanding, priming, and multi-coat application for a showroom-quality finish that revitalizes your kitchen's appearance.
Custom Stain Work
Custom stain work highlights natural wood grain with tailored finishes. We apply stains and varnishes to doors, trim, and furniture, enhancing beauty while providing protection. Our expertise ensures even application and color matching for both interior and exterior wood surfaces.
People
Catherine Baldi
Principal
Catherine leads with sincerity and professionalism, fostering a family-like environment for employees and delivering exquisite, clean work. She prioritizes client communication and long-term relationships, ensuring projects meet exacting standards.
Ernesto Perez
Ernesto contributes to Arana's craftsmanship with dedication to detail and client satisfaction, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and reliability in every project.
Julie Feinstein
Business Development Manager
Julie drives business growth with strategic partnerships and client-focused solutions, leveraging deep industry knowledge to expand Arana's reach while maintaining service excellence.
Juan Rivas
Production Manager
Juan oversees project execution with precision, ensuring timely communication and coordination between teams. His leadership guarantees smooth operations and adherence to quality standards across all projects.
Jonathan Barrientos
Service Manager
Jonathan manages service delivery with a focus on client satisfaction, coordinating teams to address needs promptly. His expertise ensures efficient, high-quality outcomes aligned with Arana's standards.
Questions
How long have you been in business?
We've served the Bay Area for over 15 years, with team leaders having decades of combined experience in the painting industry.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we hold license #1085077 and carry comprehensive liability and workers' compensation insurance for client protection.
What guarantees do you offer?
We provide a 5-year written guarantee against peeling, bubbling, or cracking paint, with annual check-ins and free warranty repairs.
Do you use eco-friendly products?
Yes, we prioritize non-toxic, low-impact, and recyclable materials, including EPA-certified lead-safe practices for renovations.
How do you prepare surfaces?
We follow EPA Lead-Safe procedures: scraping, pressure washing, sanding, and priming to ensure proper adhesion and durability.
Can you work with interior designers?
Yes, we collaborate with top Bay Area designers to execute custom color schemes and finishes that align with client visions.
Reviews (4)
Delfina Howell
Dec 22, 2021
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I couldn't be more thrilled with how fresh and elegant my home looks and only regret that I won't have the pleasure of living in the newly-beautified rooms. Overall, they have truly managed to retain the spirit of a small family-run business while at the same time operating what must be a very complex operation with grace and ease. They take great pride in the gorgeous work that they do and I could tell what a happy place Arana is because the friendly smiles and laughter of the painters continued throughout the whole project. I know you will love working with Arana and I hope you will choose to
Frederik Gaylord
Dec 20, 2021
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Positive:Punctuality,Responsiveness,Value
It's hard not to stand on a rooftop and sing the praises of Catherine Baldi, principal of Arana Craftsman Painters. She's sincere, authentic, professional, and kind. Their work is exquisite and clean.
It's hard not to stand on a rooftop and sing the praises of Catherine Baldi, principal of Arana Craftsman Painters. She's sincere, authentic, professional, and kind. Their work is exquisite and clean.
Jefferey Bruen
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Arana painted the exterior of our house and really stood by their work. We have recommended them to other folks in our neighborhood, and would gladly do so again.
Arana painted the exterior of our house and really stood by their work. We have recommended them to other folks in our neighborhood, and would gladly do so again.
Bernita Gottlieb
Aug 24, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness,Value
They really are at the top of their game. My newly-painted rooms are gorgeous. I am thrilled with their work and I can't wait to get them in here again do more!
They really are at the top of their game. My newly-painted rooms are gorgeous. I am thrilled with their work and I can't wait to get them in here again do more!
