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Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating

Exterior Painting, Interior Painting, Fencing Driveway Gates,

About us

Peter Wilson Painting and Decorating has been serving residents and businesses in the greater San Gabriel Valley area with outstanding quality painting, color consulting, and restoration of residences and commercial properties for over 30 years. Peter Wilson began his career as an artist, originally in film and animation production, and later as a sign painter and graphic designer. Specializing in homes and properties requiring an eye for detail and careful attention to heritage, his restoration and painting contracting work is a natural outgrowth of a passion for Southern California’s rich and diverse architectural legacy. The distinctive Peter Wilson Painting philosophy of quality, value and care begins with thorough preparation, the foundation of a superior paint job. Complete removal of all loose material and washing down the exterior is critically important, to prepare the surface for the correct priming system, ensure proper adhesion, and create the basis for a long lasting finish. Additional important details are previous finishes, architectural details, stucco and wood repair and restoration, ironwork and attention to the neighborhood’s integrity, through consideration of landscaping, colors and design of neighboring homes. Other areas of expertise include paint and varnish removal, stain mixing and matching, wood refinishing and cabinet finishing (including lacquer, varnish, polyurethane and alkyd-oil fine brush finishes), murals and graphics, custom glazes and color washes, copper and bronze verde finishes, Venetian plaster, wood graining, color matching, and color scheme design and layout. Please see our Portfolio Galleries for examples of our work. Use of quality materials, thorough preparation, clean neat work, and perhaps just as importantly, dependable and reliable service at reasonable cost, are the goals of Peter Wilson Painting and Decorating. We look forward to the opportunity to share with you ideas for your home or property. Public and commercial properties include: - Exterior beam epoxy restoration on The Gamble House, Pasadena [CA Landmark #871] - Restoration of Workman Temple Homestead Museum Buildings A-F, City of Industry [CA Landmark #874] - Interior finish restoration, Old Santa Ana Courthouse [CA Landmark #837] - Restored interior finish, Mt. Pleasant Mansion at Heritage Square, Los Angeles - Restoration of Greene and Greene Landmark Portals, Oaklawn & Columbia, South Pasadena, including epoxy replication, color matching, and antiquing. - Restoration, Painting and Design throughout Old Town Pasadena, including Del Mano Gallery, Fish Building, 38/42/100 E. Colorado, Old Town Music, The Holly Building. - Colorscheme Design and Painting of over 50 homes in Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena. Peter Wilson Painting and Decorating has been featured in: - The Los Angeles Conservancy Architectural Crafts Fair - The Bungalow Heaven Spring Home Tour - The Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend - The Pasadena Heritage Mediterranean Home Tour Publications/Media featuring our work include: - “Old Homes Restored” HGTV, Episode OHR-307, November 2001 - “Bungalow Artist”, Professional Painting Contractor Magazine, Summer 2001 - “Peter Wilson – Peter Wilson Painting” Q&A, Bungalow Magazine - “Ask the Expert”, Restoration Central

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Cabinet refinishing & restoration, fencing, wood striping & refinishing, stain & lacquer, color consulting, color matching, stucco repair, exterior & interior painting, faux finishing & wood graining.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

3.13 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
33%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.5
professionalism
3.2
responsiveness
3.6
punctuality
3.6
Showing 1-3 of 3 reviews

Wil A.
06/2020
1.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I had searched for a painter to redo the exterior of my wonderful 1924 Bungalow CRAFTSMAN. I searched for historical painters and craftsmen of this era and style. Peter Wilson kept popping up, he's even on the Pasadena Heritage website as a trusted contractor. To make a long painful journey as easy to put into words as possible. This guy is an armchair quarterback, he only shows up on site for his "progress checks"! And usually smelling like the local dispensary. All the work is done by his 3 amigos! After his guys had taken metal grinders to my 80 plus year old shiplap Redwood siding, and I was visibly upset about the lack of concern for the siding or finished jobs appearance, Peter told me "calm down and come smoke a joint with him"! ***!!! Then he proceeded to tell me that someone else had done that damage and it wasn't his guys. Then he told me my house was a "P.OS." When he got there and blah blah blah. He was stoned and argumentative! Because of that, I had to replace 60 plus boards, I should have replaced more, but I just wanted the job over and him and his guys off my property. This is who he is and what you'll get, BEWARE! In my 53 years on this planet and all the job sites I've overseen and contractors I've hired he is one of the worst, touts himself as an artist but in a actuality he's just there to get the check and get off site as quick as possible. In the end he told me I should be happy with the job I got at the price I was charged. I am still in AWE of this guy and how he can possible still be working! When he says look at all his other "outstanding" reviews do yourself a favor and check the timelines,, most are over 5-7 years ago,
Description of Work: Repaint the exterior of 1924 Craftsman bungalow

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$20,000

Response from Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating
I told Mr. [Member Name Removed] when we started there was only so much I could do with his badly weathered siding especially on the driveway side. In addition, some existing vertical cuts had been made for plumbing access at some point. He said he understood and was okay with that. After he saw how it turned out, (what he shows in the pictures) we had a strong disagreement. I explained to him that the only way to make it look pristine would be to replace siding in affected areas. I did this at no additional cost to Mr. [Member Name Removed]. He bought as much board length as he wanted replaced, and I hired my carpenter to complete the install of the siding to match the rest of the house. So much great work went into this job, doors were stripped and refinished with state of the art finishes. Windows that were barely operational were restored to former glory. Wood epoxy was used to repair rot, old overspray was cleaned off the chimney and the front porch ceiling was cleaned up and a satin finish was added. I am still so proud of the finished product but don’t take my word for it, drive by and see for yourself at [Member Information Removed] Pasadena, CA. After we recovered from the siding incident everything seemed to be on track for another satisfied customer until the night before the work was finished, when [Member Name Removed] called me and accused me of damage to the screws of the door hardware. This was an existing problem but he was sure I caused it. The next day he was upset, but all touch up requests were completed and upon final inspection I was paid in full. I have full photo documentation of all phases of work to back up my claims. I have enjoyed 35 years of restoring Pasadena homes and I continue to be fully booked with approximately 70% repeat clients, 20% referral, and 10% who find me.

Lindsey N.
08/2011
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
We haven’t done the project yet, we are still getting bids. I think that the estimate was very thorough and professional, but it was high compared to others.
Description of Work: Pete Wilson Painting gave me a bid for exterior painting about six weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Charles D.
04/2011
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
He has done a high quality job. He is not the cheapest person around but I would recommend him to anybody. He is extremely easy to work with when you hire him. He will redo a color if it is something you do not want. He will bring in other samples and put it on till you finally find one you like and then go ahead with it.
Description of Work: Pete Wilson Painting He painted the exteriors, the whole house, an outdoor bay, driveway, fence and gate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

    Contact information

    3579 E Foothill Blvd # 134, Pasadena, CA 91107

    www.peterwilsonpainting.com

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    Service Categories

    Exterior Painting,
    Interior Painting,
    Fencing Driveway Gates,
    Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
    Stucco,
    Pressure Washing,
    Wallpaper,
    Wallpaper Removal,
    Roofing,
    Interior Design and Decorating

    FAQ

    Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating is currently rated 3.1 overall out of 5.
    Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating offers free project estimates.
    No, Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating does not offer emergency services.
    No, Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating does not offer warranties.
    Peter Wilson Painting & Decorating offers the following services: Cabinet refinishing & restoration, fencing, wood striping & refinishing, stain & lacquer, color consulting, color matching, stucco repair, exterior & interior painting, faux finishing & wood graining.

    Contact information

    3579 E Foothill Blvd # 134, Pasadena, CA 91107

    www.peterwilsonpainting.com