A coat of paint can change more than a wall. It can bring back the character of a building, shift the mood of a room, and make an old place feel like yours again.
The moment everything changes.
Real places, renewed for what comes next. Explore a few transformations from across San Francisco.
BeforeAfter
School court renewal
A gathering place brought back to life.
Floor painting and line striping
Wood shingle exterior
Warmth restored, character intact.
Exterior painting and preservation
BeforeIn progressAfter
Archimedes Building
See the years fall away.
Before · Scaffolding · Finished exterior
BeforeAfter
SPARC Dispensary, Napa
Brand graphics painted directly into the façade.
Exterior repainting, hand-painted lettering, logo work, and wall graphics
“On time, on budget, and the building looks brand new.”
Apartment building client, San Francisco
Archimedes Banya · San Francisco
A leak repaired from the inside out.
Dry rot rarely tells the whole story from the surface. Follow the repair from the first opening to a rebuilt, closed ceiling.
01 / 06
01
Damage uncovered
The leak-damaged ceiling was opened so we could see the full extent of the dry rot.
02
Compromised material removed
Damaged wood and surrounding material came out, exposing the structure that needed rebuilding.
03
The structure prepared
The opening was cleaned back to sound material and made ready for a lasting repair.
04
Support rebuilt
New framing restored strength around the opening and created a solid base for the ceiling.
05
A solid substrate installed
New plywood closed and reinforced the repaired area before the finish layers went back on.
06
Closed and ready to finish
The new ceiling surface was installed, leaving the area secure and ready for final finishing.
Drag or use the arrows to follow the repair →
Lincoln University Library · Oakland
The original façade, visible again.
A careful graffiti-removal process lifted the mismatched paint while respecting the character of the historic brick and stone façade.
01 / 03
01
Before removal
Several layers of mismatched cover-up paint interrupted the building’s original brickwork.
02
Careful cleaning in progress
The painted areas were treated and cleaned methodically to reveal the masonry underneath.
03
The façade restored
The distracting patches are gone, returning a more consistent finish across the historic exterior.
Drag or use the arrows to see before, during, and after →
Recently completed.
Finished residential, historic, and commercial painting projects.
Historic exterior paintingResidential exterior paintingCommercial lettering and graphics
A dramatic change, a remarkably easy experience
The work should feel as considered as the result.
Listen
We begin with how you want the space to feel.
Tell us what is changing, what needs attention, and what you want to experience when the work is complete.
Plan
A clear scope, written estimate, and no surprises.
We walk through the project with you, explain the approach, and create a plan that respects your schedule and space.
What began in 1995 with a single brush and bucket grew through relationships with San Francisco homeowners, property managers, businesses, schools, and congregations.
For more than 30 years, Apollo Painting has helped care for the buildings that give the Bay Area its character. We were among the region’s early “Going Green” painting companies, offering low-VOC and zero-VOC options that are better for the people who live and work inside.
30+Years rooted in the Bay Area
#717487California contractor license
RRPEPA renovation certified
How the transformation felt.
“Apollo Painting completely transformed my Victorian home in the Castro. The team was professional and clean, and the result was outstanding.”
Victorian homeowner, Castro
“Andres walked me through every step. The crew showed up on time each day and left the house spotless.”
Residential client, San Francisco
“The color consultation changed everything. They understood what I could not put into words, and the final room feels exactly right.”
