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Licensed Painters in Merced, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor

  • 28licensed painters
  • 28active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 57.1%workers' comp exempt
  • 9.3 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 35.7%corp / LLC / partnership (64.3% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 28 painters with a mailing address in Merced, and 28 of them (100%) show a Clear primary status.

The share with a suspension, 0%, is 1.1 points lower than the Merced County rate for the same license (1.1%). 57.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.1 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 50% have been licensed 10+ years and 2 are new this year (median 9.3 years, vs 14.1 statewide).

In California this work generally calls for the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a painter's license in Merced

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 28 Merced listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-33 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 0% of Merced listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed painter is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

All 28 painters in Merced

Merced painters sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed painters in Merced
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Mayridge Construction LLC 515255 Clear 39 Insured On file
Raider Painting Company 543255 Clear 38 Insured On file
Ken E Tunnell Painting 670947 Clear 33 Exempt On file
Roberts C Painting INC 704045 Clear 31 Insured On file
Kevin Gibson Painting 744399 Clear 28 Insured On file
Premium Painting 822097 Clear 23 Insured On file
Mike Gibbons Painting 827246 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Sunnie Trail Contracting 895908 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Cresci D A Painting and Construction INC 940860 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Walter's Paint and Paper 944219 Clear 16 Insured On file
Jesus Freaks 960370 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Ellison's Painting 973136 Clear 14 Insured On file
Perfection Painting 1004280 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Perfect Touch Custom Painting 1010758 Clear 10 Insured On file
Cunha Luis Painting 1049678 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Miramontes Painting 1070865 Clear 6 Insured On file
Star Pro Painting INC 1077237 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Powell Painting 1078736 Clear 5 Insured On file
J & A Home Pro Construction & Painting LLC 1095920 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Painter Plengso 1098762 Clear 4 Exempt On file
All Around Painting 1106171 Clear 3 Exempt On file
47 Painting INC 1110617 Clear 3 Insured On file
Kevin Hernandez Painting 1112650 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Flat Brush Painting INC 1120672 Clear 2 Insured On file
Golden Star Painting INC 1135271 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Pir Painting Services 1137297 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Lucas Sanchez Painting 1146295 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Road Runner Painting 1161874 Clear <1 Exempt On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed painters are in Merced?

CSLB's current public file lists 28 painters with a Merced mailing address. 28 have a Clear status, and 92.9% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a painter need in California?

In California this work generally calls for the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.

How do I check a painter's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Merced, 42.9% of painters list a policy, 57.1% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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