Walt's Quality Painting is owned & operated by Walt Christen. All work is performed by Owner. Walt is a second generation painting contractor here in the Bay Area with 36 years experience in the painting industry. My experience ranges from high-end residential through light & heavy commercial.
I have 15 years in the Bay Area Painter's Union before branching out and going into business for myself. Walt's Quality Painting is an "A" accredited business with the Better Business Bureau. We pride ourselves in delivering quality craftsmanship using premium materials. Also maintaining an old-fashion one-on-one customer service approach with all our clients. We are fully licensed, bonded-insured with the CSLB - cont. lic. #906131.
Here are the services we offer: int/ext painting, custom & traditional cabinet refinishing and cabinet painting, in-home color consulting, power washing, premium surface preparation both int/ext. We do High Quality Cabinet Prep and Cabinet Painting. Our focus base is residential through light commercial. Our contact numbers are: office: 925-516-0459 / Walt's cell: 925-487-1384. We look forward to working with you. Thank you - Walt Christen
Business highlights
23 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Standard & custom interior/exterior painting, premium surface preparation-both int/ext, power washing (w/ext paint jobs only), traditional & custom cabinet refinishing & cabinet painting, also refinishing for stair banisters, entry doors, wainscotting, etc.
Walt did an amazing job! I was not 100% sure of the colors I wanted, but Walt took the time to look over the house with me and show me different options. He obviously had a great amount of knowledge and experience. He was patient with my questions and extremely professional. My house is 60+ years old and was in desperate need of a make over. Since Walt painted it, my house looks 30 years younger! I had ordered new exterior shutters, and Walt returned just to paint and install them. I would like to hire Walt again to paint the interior, and highly recommend him for any painting work needed.
Description of Work: I needed the entire exterior of my home painted, as well as two pergolas.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Peter B.
05/2019
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Walt was wonderful to work with. He does a spectacular job, with great attention to detail. The price matches the quality, so be forewarned. =) The job was to paint all the interior walls in a 4br, 2ba, 1930 sq ft house. The job did not include trim, or ceilings. Some rooms have vaulted ceilings. The house was unoccupied and unfurnished at the time. Walt originally expected the job to take 8-10 business days, but was able to complete in about 5. Overall, I am extremely happy with the work, and I'll happily work with him again to paint the exterior, and the trim/ceilings at some point.
Description of Work: Interior painting - entire house - walls only
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Walt's Quality Painting
This job required two coats of premium eggshell enamel to cover the extremely dark existing colors. Dark browns, forest green, purple, mustard yellow, the former home owners had painted in all the interior rooms.. In two of the rooms a third coat was necessary. The customer wanted a soft off white in all the rooms. This tripled material costs, The customer was great to work with and we delivered a very professional finished product that looks great and will wear and last for years.
gabby S.
11/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Walt did a fantastic job! He sanded, primed and painted my kitchen wood cabinets. They turned out beautiful. I got quotes from 3 different contractors and Walt's was the most competitive. I would highly recommend Walt for any painting project. I know of at least 2 other neighbors who have also used Walt and they were also very satisfied with his work.
Description of Work: Cabinets painted
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sharon S.
11/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Great job done by Walt. Two coats of paint were applied and house was prepped by power washing and sanding of surfaces. No mistakes of misapplied paint dabs here or there as I have seen on other house paint jobs on other properties. Thanks, Walt.
Description of Work: exterior house painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Denise B.
08/2018
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Excellent. Walt is a true professional. He asks questions and summarizes to ensure understanding. His contracts are specific; much appreciated. Walt's work is high quality. At the end of his work day, each room was returned to usable condition; I was not inconvenienced. His estimate was a little on the high end but within the range and worth it. Walt carefully patched all the cracks and holes in the walls and there were a lot! He is conscientious and explained his plan; no surprises. I highly recommend Walt.
Description of Work: Interior of single story home with vaulted ceilings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
A M.
08/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Prepped and painted entire exterior of house, sealed stucco cracks, sanded and re-caulked window frames. Walt was extremely professional, easy to work with, answered calls, prompt, knowledgeable, attention to detail, fair price, finished on schedule. I would not hesitate to hire him again or to recommend to others.
Description of Work: House painting entire exterior
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Steven K.
07/2018
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
I found Walt on Angie's List and hired him to paint the interior (walls, ceilings, and baseboards) of my 3BD/2BA 1500ft house. He came out on a weekend to give a free estimate and his bid was very competitive. The whole project went smoothly and I was very happy I decided to go with Walt. Like many of the other reviewers had noted, Walt is a true professional. Always shows up on time, very responsive, gives honest assessments and works with you to make sure you're happy. He finished in about 4 days, ahead of schedule, left the house spotless, and gave me extra paint for future touch-ups. Walt is highly skilled and experienced so he does a very high quality job and he does it fast. Would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Interior house painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Toni S.
07/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Great work. And great company. Walt was very personable, and did a beautiful job. I plan to use him for some other painting projects around my house.
Description of Work: Restain and seal front door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alexander L.
06/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Excellent job, great preparation and clean. This man is a real pro and knows exactly what needs to be done to get a quality job done.. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Exterior painting of 2000 square foot house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Ernest M.
05/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Walt promptly gave us a bid several weeks prior to the job. Pointed out some dry rotted boards on the South side of the home that needed replacement. Walt did not begin the job until he determined that the weather was warm enough to cure the paint properly. Although there was a 2-week time frame, Walt completed everything in 3/4 of this tiime. Walt was meticulous in all aspects of the job and even put a special paint to help protect the South side of the home that is most exposed to the sun. His work was quality everywhere and he left the home in an a-one condition. We would highly recommend him. He works alone and has all the know-how and tools to do a really good, professional job.
Description of Work: Exterior home painting in Walnut Creek, CA
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Scott S.
05/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Job was completed on- time and as promised.
Description of Work: Complete exterior house painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Brian F.
03/2018
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Walt did an outstanding job. It was a big job because we had just had our kitchen and family room remodeled, so there was a lot of finish work to touch up so that everything looks right. Walt was also a pleasure to work with. He was very prompt and he kept us posted along the way (the job took about 4 weeks).
Description of Work: Walt painted just about all of the inside of our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patricia W.
03/2018
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Walt is a real professional! Before I hired anyone I went through all the comments listed and did not find ONE negative comment so I felt I didn't need to continue to look elsewhere. His work and ethic is stellar! I will be using him again.
Walt did an absolutely professional job! The level of detail was beyond any I’ve ever seen residentially or commercially. Walt showed the highest care of our home environment, our schedule and our two dogs! Before we met with Walt, we thought we had decided on the multiple paint colors needed. With Walt’s wealth of experience and eye for color, he politely suggested some subtle changes that resulted in a fantastic outcome. The cabinets look so perfect that they look like they just came out of a factory shop.
Description of Work: We needed the whole interior updated including kitchen cabinets, bathrooms’ cabinets and hall closets. House is 20 years old and had never been painted or upgraded. Had ceilings, walls, baseboards and window casements painted as well as all dated oak cabinets painted and new hardware installed. All cabinet work included complete sanding, primer coat and precision spray painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nedrah B.
12/2017
5.0
interior painters, cabinet refacing
+ 0 more
Working with Walt has been great from the beginning. I got quotes from a few painters for repainting/refreshing the entire interior of my home, and for painting my kitchen cabinets, and he was clearly the most knowledgeable. He had several suggestions for making the interior of my home both how I wanted it, done in a way that would last, and with details that I wouldn't even have considered since I'm not a painter. And he's done an amazing job! His prep work on the walls and trim erased the years of dings, dents, and overzealous paint jobs so the interior looks practically brand new. He wasn't the cheapest quote but he wasn't even close to the highest either and I think his quality of work, and the fact that he does all the work himself, makes it a bargain. He shows up on time, he does great quality work, and his prices are very reasonable.
Description of Work: Interior & Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Michael T.
11/2017
5.0
cabinet refacing
+ -1 more
Walt took the time to explain to us the entire process (two weeks in our case) but again, that shows the quality he puts into his work. He uses Kelley Moore Paint of the highest quality which is where he says that's where most other vendors will take their shortcuts and how they can underbid. This was a job I did not want rushed and we were not in a hurry. What amazed me the most was that he was able to complete the two week job with little to no inconvience to us. The equipment he uses creates very little dust or mess and we didn't have to remove anything from our cabinets. We were able to utlize our kitchen everyday, even when he was working in it. Nobody else was able to offer that! He was great with our kids and even allowed our toddler to assist with setting up his vaccuum. Walt was 110% trustworthy. We were able to leave him alone in the house with zero concern. Early on it was obvious to me that painting was more than a job to him, but a passion, sense of pride, and livliehood. He has been in the business for decades, he knows his stuff, and a master of his trade. He is that type of high quality worker that you don't see anymore. He guarantees satisfaction and an included warranty. He worked long hours, taking his time ensuring everything was perfect. He treated my cabinets like they were his own! I could not happier with the end result. Our kitchen is beautiful, the paint is excellent. Our 15 year old cabinets look brand new. I have absolutley no regrets choosing Walt and if you are so lucky to come across him as an option to use, rest assured, he is hands down the obvious choice. Thank you again Walt, we will definately be using your services again in the future!!!
Description of Work: Like so many of us, we were in the market looking at refinishing our cabinets and having them painted white. It was a stressful trying to find the right vendor. We received several quotes from a variety of vendors, some of which came in at a very low bid. Although Walt's bid was on the higher end, I felt he was going to deliver a quality job that was going to last. I believe you truly get what you pay for. Walt's pricing was no way unreasonable, but rather to be quite fair with what you get in return. The fact the he works alone and years of experience was also a plus as I knew he would be resposnible to make sure the job was to his standard. This was our kitchen which holds the most value of our home and I didn't want our upgraded cabinets ruined by choosing a poor quality, cheap, alternantive vendor. We had some friends doing the same thing as us at the same time and they went with one of our lower bidders. Their vendor broke a cabinet door and their paint is already chipping and bubbling weeks afterwards. Trust me, this is not a project that you want to try and shortcut. Walt does not shortcut.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Crystal R.
08/2017
5.0
interior painters, cabinet refacing
+ 0 more
Working with Walt was a joy. I like to talk so I stayed away so I wouldn't bother him while he was working. Not only did he do an excellent job painting our kitchen cabinets but he gave me tips on how to keep them clean and other projects I want to paint. He worked almost the whole time thru with limited breaks. The cabinets turned out beautiful! He always cleaned up behind himself when he left for the night. I definitely will hire him again.
Description of Work: Kitchen cabinets painted
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,750
kirsten B.
07/2017
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
From start to finish Walt did a superior job. His knowledge and experience is what I was first impressed, but he far exceeded my expectations once he began the job and completed it. You may be hesitant because you don't think one person can do the work that he says he will and in the time frame, but trust me when I say he does! His professionalism and quality of work was impeccable. He power washes, scrapes and preps everything before he even begins his paint work. You definitely get what you pay for - he may be a bit higher than other bids, but it is easy to see why. We will definitely be hiring him again for other jobs around our home.
Description of Work: We had Walt paint the entire exterior of our home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
janet G.
06/2017
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
He was professional. I liked the fact that he works alone and does all of his own painting. Because he works by himself it was going to take a long time to schedule us and at that time we were thinking about selling our house. He said if we were going to stay in the home it would be different but if we were even thinking about selling we should go with someone who charges less. I appreciated his honesty. I really liked him a lot.
Description of Work: They came out and gave us an estimate on exterior painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kevin P.
06/2017
5.0
cabinet refacing
+ -1 more
Walt's work was unbelievable - he is a true craftsman. You would never know that the cabinets had been chipped or were worn. His process of cleaning followed by the many layers of specialized materials resulted in cabinets that look as if they were brand new. Walt was responsive, helpful and even completed the job faster than expected. He was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone with similar needs.
Description of Work: Our existing painted kitchen cabinets needed to be refinished. They had developed chips in the finish over time. Additionally, they picked up the typical grease and grime resulting from a heavily used kitchen. These were custom built cabinets with many intricate pieces including multi-piece door/drawer fronts with beaded edges, fixed decorative cabinet panels, display racks, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Devon M.
05/2017
5.0
cabinet refacing
+ -1 more
The project went very well. The cabinets looked like new and were completed on schedule.
Description of Work: Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Devon M.
05/2017
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Walt did an excellent job making detailing the old peeling paint, and giving it the house a fresh new look.
Description of Work: Exterior Painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rich D.
02/2017
5.0
woodworking, interior painters
+ 0 more
Job that was done is excellent. Not only do the cabinets look brand new, Walt also fixed the molding and as well some other carpentry that really finished off the job nicely.
Description of Work: Painting kitchen cabinets
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Ton L.
11/2016
5.0
house painters
+ -1 more
Walt is outstanding! He does a great job of setting the expectation and delivering on his promise. His final product -- is impressive.
Description of Work: External residential paint job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Spencer & Alecia L.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, house painters
+ 0 more
Walt took the time over the phone to answer all of my questions & concerns about getting the exterior of our house painted before we met face-to-face. He gave me a fair price, was punctual each day, super professional & a great communicator. He prepared a very detailed contract and encouraged me to ask questions, check his work, etc. along the way. Most importantly, he is meticulous when it comes to prep (filled in every crack & gap) and the actual painting. I also appreciated the fact that I was dealing with one person - He did all of the prep and painting himself. Since our house is built into a hill with a high vertical in the back, Walt arranged for a scaffolding company to set up before he started and built this cost into the overall price. We had one issue with the scaffolding company (they ruptured a sprinkler pipe) but Walt handled it like a pro and I barely had to get involved. He made suggestions on upkeep, one of which was to get the wood threshold of the front door entryway sanded and re-varnished so he did that too. I highly recommend that if you are looking for someone to paint the exterior of your house that you call Walt and get a bid from him. I am so happy that we went with him and would hire him again any day.
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Service Categories
Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Stucco,
Wallpaper Removal
FAQ
Walt's Quality Painting is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Walt's Quality Painting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Walt's Quality Painting offers the following services: Standard & custom interior/exterior painting, premium surface preparation-both int/ext, power washing (w/ext paint jobs only), traditional & custom cabinet refinishing & cabinet painting, also refinishing for stair banisters, entry doors, wainscotting, etc.