To Shine or Not to Shine: Picking Paint Sheens
So you’re sure that you want that semi gloss luster on the plaster walls of your 1900’s Victorian? What about that flat you want to put on your living room walls where your children play and spend most of their time? We’d recommend a definitive “no” to both of these [...]
What should my house painting quote include?
If you're looking for San Francisco Bay area residential painting contractors to give you a proposal for a painting project, you're in for quite an experience! Every painting contractor has their own way of doing a job and getting house-painting quotes can be pretty confusing! Many contractors will say that [...]
A Kitchen Cabinet Refresh
Why replace when you can paint? Are you tired of the look of your cabinets, but you don’t want to go to the expense of replacing them? Don’t worry, you still have good options. We recently completed a project in San Francisco, refinishing old existing cabinets to have a beautiful [...]
What Materials Was My Home Built With?
In the San Francisco Bay area, there are 4 or 5 common materials used to cover the exterior frame of a home: Stucco – A cement materials that is applied to a paper and wire mesh sub-surface. It can have smooth to heavy texture. Typical problem with stucco is a [...]
A Summer of Celebrations
Summer 2017 marks several milestones in our Family. Ernesto and I celebrate 14 years of marriage, our eldest daughter Sofia turns 13 and our Company which has grown right along with her also turns 13! Teenagers are now ruling our household with summer sleepovers, slime making sessions and late-night dance [...]
Frequently Asked Questions – Painting the Interior of My Home
Should I have my floors refinished or installed first? What about carpet? If you are having new carpet, laminate, or wood floors installed, then it is important to have your flooring done first. Installation of these products can slightly damage or mark up the baseboards and walls. Painting these areas [...]
Questing Adventures in the Bay Area
Beat the pandemic blues and take in some fresh air! At Arana, we’re always looking for new and different — or even tried-and-true — ways to enjoy our homes and communities! Given all of the hard work we do helping homeowners throughout the Bay Area by beautifying their homes and neighborhoods, [...]
Arana Craftsman Painters Reopens During COVID-19
The company remains committed to the safety and social distancing while delivering the best paint in the Bay Area. San Francisco, California, June 24th, 2020 - COVID-19 had forced many a business to either rework how they do business or to shut down completely. However, with the proper precautionary measures [...]
Support For At-Risk Young Girls
I have given to many a good organization throughout my lifetime, but none has inspired me more than the fight to protect vulnerable young girls. You have no doubt heard that there is a rise in the number of stories about missing and exploited youth. In fact, according to UNICEF [...]
Painting Processes We Love: GacoDeck Waterproofing and Anti-Slip System
For this project (photos below), Arana restored, sealed, and waterproofed the front porch and stairs of our client's Victorian home using one of our favorite products: GacoDeck®. GacoDeck is typically used on roofs, decks, and staircases and even works great on concrete — anywhere that needs to be sealed. This [...]
