Serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Commercial Painting Services For Your Business In Oakland & Surrounding Areas

Your commercial property’s appearance directly impacts how customers, tenants, and clients perceive your business. Faded paint, peeling exteriors, and worn interiors send the wrong message.

Since 2004, Arana Craftsman Painters has served commercial clients across the San Francisco Bay with the same meticulous craftsmanship and reliability we bring to high-end residential projects.

While 90% of our work is residential, we handle commercial interior and exterior painting for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, HOAs, apartment complexes, and more.
We work around your business hours to minimize disruption, maintain clean and professional job sites, and deliver results on time and on budget.

With 10 full-time crews and 100 years of combined experience, we have the capacity and expertise to handle projects of any size while maintaining the quality standards that earned us Nextdoor’s Neighborhood Favorite award four years running.

  • Complimentary Consults
  • Onsite Consultations

  • No-Surprise Guarantee – What we quote is what you pay!
  • Clear, Transparent, Daily Communication
  • On Time and On Budget
  • Locally Owned and Operated
  • Licensed & Insured

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Best Commercial Painters in Your Area

Commercial painting requires more than technical skill. It requires reliability, clear communication, and respect for your operations. We understand that downtime costs money, which is why we plan projects carefully, show up when promised, and work efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Our process includes thorough surface prep, premium commercial-grade coatings designed for high-traffic applications, complete protection of furniture and equipment, daily cleanup, and final walk-throughs to ensure every detail meets your standards.

We’re fully licensed (CA Contractor #1085077), insured, and committed to treating your property with the same care we bring to every project.

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HOA & Property Management Painters

HOAs and property managers need painters who show up on schedule, communicate clearly, and deliver consistent results across multiple units or buildings. We work with property managers throughout the San Francisco Bay to maintain curb appeal, protect building exteriors, and refresh common areas.

We provide detailed proposals, coordinate with residents to minimize disruption, and handle everything from single-building exteriors to multi-unit complex repaints. Our experience with residential projects translates directly to HOA work, where attention to detail and reliable communication matter most.

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School, Hospital & Facility Painting

Schools, hospitals, and facilities require painters who understand safety protocols, work around occupied spaces, and use low-VOC coatings for healthier indoor air quality.

We coordinate with administrators to schedule work during off-hours or low-traffic periods, maintain clean job sites that meet institutional standards, and deliver durable finishes that stand up to heavy use.

Whether it’s classrooms, hallways, patient rooms, or common areas, we bring professionalism and precision to every project.

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Hotel & Motel Painting

First impressions matter in hospitality. Guests notice faded exteriors, worn lobbies, and dated room finishes. We help hotels and motels maintain their reputation with interior and exterior painting that enhances guest experience without disrupting operations.

We work room by room, floor by floor, or during seasonal closures to minimize impact on bookings. Our crews are professional, courteous, and trained to work in occupied buildings with discretion and care.

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Apartment Complex Painters

Apartment complexes require painters who can handle scale, coordinate with multiple tenants, and deliver consistent results across dozens or hundreds of units. We paint exteriors, common areas, individual units during turnovers, and amenity spaces.

We provide transparent proposals, work efficiently to minimize vacancy time, and use durable coatings that reduce maintenance frequency. Property owners and managers choose us because we show up, communicate clearly, and deliver quality that lasts.

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Restaurant Commercial Painters

Restaurants need painters who understand tight timelines, work around food service operations, and deliver finishes that meet health department standards.

We coordinate with restaurant owners to schedule painting during closed hours or slow seasons, use low-VOC coatings for food-safe environments, and work quickly without sacrificing quality. Whether it’s dining rooms, kitchens, exteriors, or storefronts, we help restaurants maintain their brand and ambiance.

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Churches & Religious Building Painters

Churches and religious buildings often feature unique architecture, historic details, and large spaces that require specialized skills. We’ve painted sanctuaries, fellowship halls, exteriors, and more across the San Francisco Bay.

We work respectfully around worship schedules, protect sensitive surfaces and furnishings, and bring the same care to religious buildings that we bring to historic homes. Whether it’s ornate trim, vaulted ceilings, or exterior steeples, we handle every detail with precision.

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Gyms & Fitness Center Painters

Gyms and fitness centers need durable, high-performance coatings that withstand moisture, impact, and heavy traffic. We use commercial-grade paints designed for high-humidity environments, work around member schedules to minimize disruption, and deliver finishes that enhance your brand while standing up to daily use.

Whether it’s locker rooms, workout floors, or exterior signage, we bring technical expertise and reliable execution.

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Retail, Storefronts, and Office Painting

Your storefront or office is your brand’s face. Faded paint or worn interiors undermine customer confidence and employee morale. We help retail shops, offices, and commercial spaces maintain professional appearances with interior and exterior painting that reflects quality and attention to detail.

We work around business hours, protect inventory and equipment, and deliver results that enhance your space without disrupting operations.

     

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Top-Rated Commercial Painting Services

What separates the best commercial painters from the rest? Reliability and communication. Commercial clients can’t afford contractors who miss deadlines, surprise them with change orders, or leave job sites messy. At Arana Craftsman Painters, we’ve earned the trust of San Francisco Bay businesses by doing what we promise.

We provide detailed proposals with transparent pricing, show up on schedule, communicate proactively about progress and any issues, protect your property and operations, and stand behind our work.

With 10 full-time crews, we have the capacity to handle projects of any size while maintaining the quality standards that earned us five-star Google reviews and Best of Oakland recognition.

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Full Exterior Commercial Painting Services

Commercial exteriors face constant exposure to weather, pollution, and UV damage. Without proper protection, buildings fade, peel, and deteriorate, diminishing property value and brand perception.

Our commercial exterior painting process includes thorough surface prep, premium commercial-grade coatings designed for high-visibility applications, proper priming for long-term adhesion, and techniques proven to deliver 7 to 10 years of performance in the San Francisco Bay‘s climate.

We work efficiently to minimize disruption, coordinate with property managers and tenants, and deliver results that protect your investment and enhance curb appeal. Whether it’s a single storefront or a multi-building complex, we bring the same precision and professionalism to every project.

  • Storefronts & Offices
  • Schools, Hospitals & Facilities
  • Religious Buildings
  • Gyms & Fitness Centers
  • Restaurants
  • Light Industrial, which includes warehouses and fuel tanks

Full Interior Commercial Painting

Commercial interiors need to look professional, perform under heavy use, and be completed on schedule without disrupting operations.

Our commercial interior painting process includes furniture and equipment protection, surface prep (patching, sanding, priming), premium low-VOC paints for healthier indoor air, precision application for clean lines and uniform coverage, and complete cleanup.

We work around your business hours, maintain clean and safe job sites, and communicate daily so you always know our progress. Whether it’s offices, retail spaces, lobbies, or common areas, we deliver results that reflect the quality of your business and stand up to years of use.

  • Store Rebranding
  • Doors
  • Stairwells
  • Walls
  • Commercial Wallpaper Installation
  • Wallpaper Removal
  • Ceilings
  • Trim
  • Popcorn Ceiling Removal

  • Cabinet Painting + Staining
  • Sheetrock Repair, Sanding, etc. (Repair Jobs)
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Our Professional Painting FAQs

Look for painters with proven commercial experience, proper licensing (CA Contractor #1085077), comprehensive insurance, and a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery. At Arana Craftsman Painters, we’ve handled commercial projects across the San Francisco Bay since 2004 and bring the same reliability and craftsmanship we apply to high-end residential work.

Commercial painting costs vary widely based on square footage, surface condition, coating requirements, access challenges, and project timing. Interior commercial painting typically runs $2 to $6 per square foot, while exterior costs range from $1.50 to $5+ per square foot. We provide free, detailed consults with transparent proposals tailored to your specific needs and budget.

Absolutely. Professional painting protects your building from weather damage, enhances curb appeal and brand perception, improves tenant and customer experience, and extends the life of exterior and interior surfaces. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to maintain property value and professional appearance.

For exteriors, late spring through early fall (April to October) offers the most consistent weather. For interiors, timing depends on your operations. Many businesses schedule painting during slow seasons, after hours, or during planned closures. We’ll work with you to minimize disruption and coordinate around your schedule.

Proper surface prep (cleaning, repairs, priming), commercial-grade coatings designed for high-traffic and high-visibility applications, skilled application techniques, minimal disruption to operations, and on-time, on-budget delivery. At Arana Craftsman Painters, we include all of this and maintain the same quality standards that earned us recognition in residential painting.

Yes. We regularly schedule commercial projects during evenings, weekends, or phased timelines to minimize disruption. We’ll coordinate with you to develop a schedule that works for your operations while maintaining our quality standards and project timeline.

Yes. While this page focuses on commercial services, 90% of our work is high-end residential painting. We offer interior and exterior house painting, cabinet painting, wallpaper installation, custom stain matching, and more. Our residential expertise translates directly to commercial projects where quality and reliability matter most.

We handle offices, retail spaces, restaurants, HOAs, apartment complexes, hotels, schools, hospitals, churches, gyms, warehouses, and more. If it’s a commercial property in the San Francisco Bay that needs interior or exterior painting, we have the experience and capacity to deliver professional results.

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