How we work
How a painting job works
Cal State Painting is a licensed painting contractor, and a job runs from a free quote through colors, scheduling, prep, painting and clean-up. These steps come from what customers described in their reviews, and timing varies by job.
Updated November 6, 2026
Get in touch
Call (916) 612-3758 or send the quote form with your project details. Quotes are free.
Site visit and quote
We look at the job and send a quote. One office customer in Rocklin had the site visit and the quote on the same day.
From reviews by Alex Martinez
Choose colors
Send colors you like or work through them with us. Customers mention two-tone schemes to match a brand, and help matching paint brands and colors.
From reviews by Alex Martinez, Artem T., Simone V.
Scheduling
We set a date and a timeline. One customer was booked within a week of approving the quote, and another needed the work done within the week and was fitted in.
From reviews by Alex Martinez, Simone V.
Prep and masking
Furniture and floors are covered, and floors, ceilings and windows are masked, before painting starts.
From reviews by Corey Saeteurn, Alex Martinez
Painting and updates
Customers mention being able to reach Nick with questions, and one commercial customer heard from him daily during the project.
From reviews by Dennis G., Artem T.
Clean-up
The space is cleaned up when the work is done. Customers mention vacuuming, a clean work area and no mess left behind.
From reviews by Simone V., Dennis G., Phil Billman
Read the full reviews or see past projects.
Get a free bid or quote.
Tell us about your project and we will follow up to arrange your quote.