Expert Painting Services: Specializing in Victorian Homes, Historical Homes, Custom Modern Homes & LEED Projects
Howard McKenzie, Founder, Owner & Operator Since 1999
Serving the Greater Bay Area
Elevate your residential or commercial building with bespoke interior and exterior painting, custom colors and finishes, waterproofing, restoration or remodeling.
Complete Solutions: Fully Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
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Exterior Painting
Comprehensive exterior painting services that go beyond traditional firms. We know how important attention to detail is. From repairing the exterior, to prepping the surface, washing, caulking and filling any gaps, and finally priming and painting, our years of experience ensure we can provide a beautiful result to a wide range of projects and needs. As a company with a full contractor’s license, we provide a one-stop solution for all your painting needs.
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Interior Painting
Our comprehensive approach encompasses thorough surface preparation, strategic masking, and the application of premium-quality undercoats and topcoats, all executed with the utmost precision.
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Restoration
Offering restoring and renovating of historical homes, including siding repair and wood refinishing, paint stripping, grinding and sanding, as well as dry rot repair.
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Remodeling
We're your one-stop solution for all remodeling needs. Whether it's upgrading windows, doors, flooring, roofs, or addressing plumbing and electrical issues, as well bathrooms and kitchens, our experienced team brings your vision to life.
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LEED Projects
Enhancing sustainable design and construction, ensuring adherence to environmental standards while delivering superior quality and craftsmanship.
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Gold, Copper & Silver Leafing
The art of gilding gold leaf dates back to the Ancient Greeks & the Egyptians. We use genuine 23k gold leaf or 14k white gold leaf for gilding on various substrates such as wood, plaster casts and metal.
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Finishing
Specializing in wood finishes, our team delivers impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail for both interior and exterior surfaces.
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Waterproofing
Our tailored approach to address your waterproofing needs includes caulking and sealants to custom fabrication of flashings and sheet metals, deck coatings, and more to safeguard your property against water damage.
Our Commitment to LEED-Certified Projects
We Provide Painting & Finishing Options Using Environmentally Friendly, No VOC and Non-Toxic Products
McKenzie Finishes is one of the finest, most organized, flexible, and competitive subcontractors in our arsenal. Howard and his team have a ‘ get it done’ attitude, and do what they say, when they say it, and are excellent with the client interaction, I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Indoor Environmental Quality
Adequate ventilation and air exchange rates to maintain healthy indoor air quality, and using materials with low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to reduce health risks.
Sustainable Sites
Choosing a location that minimizes environmental impact and promote biodiversity.
Water Efficiency
Installing high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and using drought-tolerant landscaping and efficient irrigation systems to minimize water usage.
Building Materials
Sustainable materials that are locally sourced, recycled, or have low environmental impact.
Innovation & Design Process
Incorporating innovative strategies and technologies into the design process, and involving all stakeholders early in the project to optimize overall building performance.
Energy & Atmosphere
Designing buildings to be highly energy-efficient, and incorporating renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy.
Green Painting & Finishes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
NOTABLE LEED PROJECTS
5950 Margarido Drive, Oakland, CA
Hillside House
131 Hillside Avenue,
Mill Valley, CA
199 Santa Rosa Avenue, Sausalito, CA
Santa Rosa House
5035 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA