Do You Need a Lead-Safe Certified Painter in the Bay Area?

If your house was built before 1978, the answer is almost certainly yes, and it is not a preference. It is a federal requirement that applies to the contractor, not to you. Most East Bay homeowners have never been told this, because a contractor who is not certified has no [...]

2026-09-15T10:03:50-04:00September 14, 2026|

What Is Incidental Carpentry?

Rot rarely shows up in the estimate. It shows up on day two, when a scraper goes straight through a fascia board that looked fine from the driveway. That is the moment most painting projects turn into a conversation nobody planned for. The homeowner wants to know whether the painter [...]

2026-09-15T09:56:22-04:00September 14, 2026|

Do Painters Provide the Paint, or Do I Need to Buy It Myself?

When planning a painting project for your home or business, one of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “Do painters provide the paint, or do I need to buy it myself?” At Arana Craftsman Painters, we understand the importance of clarity before the first brushstroke. Knowing who supplies the [...]

2025-11-04T15:40:02-05:00August 28, 2025|