24 Years of Experience
Truckee-Tahoe’s Award-Winning Painting & Staining Contractor
We deliver specialized exterior coatings, flawless interior finishes, and custom heavy timber staining designed to protect your home and business from the elements.
OUR SERVICE FOOTPRINT
Tahoe’s Most
Trusted Painters
Showcasing over 3,000 expert painting and staining projects completed across five distinct Tahoe regions over the last five years alone.
Truckee & Private Communities
Greater Truckee, Martis Camp, Lahontan, Tahoe Donner, Schaffer’s Mill, Gray’s Crossing, Glenshire, Donner Lake
1,681Projects
North Shore & Ski Valleys
Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Olympic Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar
728Projects
Incline Village
Incline Village, Crystal Bay
308Projects
South & East Shore
South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook
189Projects
The West Shore
Homewood, Tahoma, Meeks Bay, Rubicon
118Projects
EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP
Premium Services, One Flawless Standard
We provide a comprehensive suite of premium painting and staining services tailored for both residential estates and large-scale commercial projects.
FOUNDATION OF TRUST
The Kelly Brothers Process.
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On-Site Assessment
Our estimators visit your property for a meticulous on-site consultation, evaluating your home or business’s current condition and architectural details to build a precise, customized project plan.
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Customized Proposal
Receive a comprehensive digital proposal and a personalized video walk-through, providing complete transparency on your property’s current condition and the exact scope of work.
03
Color Consultation
Collaborate with our color design team to curate a cohesive aesthetic and custom color palette that elevates your architecture, ensuring the correct premium finishes are hand-selected for your space.
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Flawless Finish
Experience a seamless transformation as our team executes your project with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a pristine result that exceeds every expectation.
Show, Don’t Tell
A Seamless Estimate Experience.
Press play to see one of our estimators in action. Watch how our estimators capture the exact details needed to create your custom proposal, all delivered directly to your inbox.
100% In-House Craftsmen
Dedicated career painters you can trust.
With 20+ years serving the Reno–Tahoe community, we’ve grown a team that sticks with us — our painters average eight years at the company and are trained internally to the Kelly Brothers Standard. It’s the reason our work stays consistent, and our relationships last just as long.
98 Locally Employed Painting Professionals
100% In-House Craftsmen
Dedicated career painters you can trust.
With 20+ years serving the Reno–Tahoe community, we’ve grown a team that sticks with us — our painters average eight years at the company and are trained internally to the Kelly Brothers Standard. It’s the reason our work stays consistent, and our relationships last just as long.
Questions about Painting & Staining in Truckee-Tahoe?
How often should a wood home be stained in Truckee and Lake Tahoe?
In the Truckee and Lake Tahoe climate—where intense high-altitude UV exposure at 6,000+ feet, heavy winter snow loads, and rapid freeze-thaw cycles take a heavy toll on exterior timber—wood siding and trim typically need maintenance staining every 3 to 5 years, depending on sun exposure and stain type:
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South- & West-Facing Walls: Every 2 to 3 years due to direct alpine sun and snow-reflection UV.
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North- & East-Facing (Shaded) Walls: Every 4 to 6 years.
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Horizontal Surfaces (Decks, Railings & Exposed Beams): Every 1 to 2 years, as standing snow and ice sit directly on the wood grain.
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Semi-Transparent Oil Stains vs. Solid Stains: Penetrating semi-transparent stains generally require a maintenance coat every 3 to 5 years, while solid-color stains can last 5 to 7+ years.
Performing a proactive maintenance coat before the existing finish peels or turns gray prevents costly full-home stripping, sanding, and media blasting—View our Exterior Painting & Staining service page for more details on our alpine prep and staining process.
How does your estimate process work, especially if our Tahoe property is a second home?
An on-site estimate is required for most projects so our estimator can properly evaluate your home’s current condition, surface wear, and the exact prep and repair work needed. Once we walk your property in person, we send you a detailed digital proposal paired with a recorded video walk-through showing our findings and the recommended scope of work. You can review the video and line-item proposal from anywhere—which is ideal if your Tahoe property is a second home—and we can easily coordinate gate, lockbox, or property manager access.
What paint and stain brands do you use, and where are your materials sourced?
We use only the finest professional-grade paints, primers, and architectural wood stains, sourced locally through Truckee Paint Mart, Reno Paint Mart, and our local Sherwin-Williams branches. Partnering with trusted local suppliers ensures every coating system, from deep-penetrating exterior timber stains to low-VOC interior finishes, is specifically formulated for the high-altitude UV, low humidity, and extreme seasonal swings of the Tahoe region.
Which communities around Truckee and Lake Tahoe do you serve?
Operating out of our Truckee office on Trails End Court, we serve the entire Tahoe Basin and Greater Truckee area—including Martis Camp, Lahontan, Schaffer’s Mill, Tahoe Donner, Gray’s Crossing, Old Greenwood, and Glenshire, as well as Northstar, Olympic Valley, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Zephyr Cove, South Lake Tahoe, and the West Shore (Homewood, Tahoma, and Rubicon Bay).
Do you help with color and stain selection and HOA architectural approvals?
Yes, every booked painting or staining project includes a complimentary in-house color consultation to help you select paint palettes and custom wood stains that complement your mountain lighting, natural timber, and stonework. Our color consultant works with you to find colors and stain tones that align with neighborhood architectural guidelines across communities like Martis Camp, Lahontan, Schaffer’s Mill, Tahoe Donner, and Incline Village.
INDUSTRY LEADERS
Recognized for Excellence
Nationally Recognized
Award-Winning Execution.
Named the 2026 Top Job by the American Painting Contractor (APC) magazine, Kelly Brothers Painting is recognized nationally for our commitment to high-end finishes, complex problem-solving, and breathtaking results.
As proud members of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA), we hold ourselves to the highest ethical and craftsmanship standards in the industry. When you work with us, you are partnering with proven experts.
Client Experiences
Craftsmanship that speaks for itself.
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the homeowners, estate managers, and commercial partners across Tahoe and Reno who trust our in-house crews to protect and elevate their most valuable assets.
Let’s get to work
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345 Estimates Delivered to Local Homes & Businesses in 2026
