Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Paint Supplier in Bakersfield
Established in 1962, Sequoia Paint has built a legacy of manufacturing high-quality, locally-sourced paint products tailored to meet diverse residential, commercial, and industrial needs. Our expertise lies in producing a single line of premium paints using the finest raw materials, ensuring durability, color accuracy, and affordability unmatched by competitors offering broader, lower-quality lines. With decades of combined industry experience, our team delivers personalized service, color-matching precision, and timely product availability, serving Kern County and surrounding regions as a trusted partner in paint solutions.Our commitment to excellence extends to partnerships with leading brands like Benjamin Moore, expanding our offerings while maintaining rigorous quality standards. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term customer relationships through transparency, technical knowledge, and a focus on solving real-world application challenges.
Services
Interior Paint
Exterior Paint
Residential Paint
Commercial Painting
Industrial Paint
Painting Supplies
Spray Paints
Primers
Floor & Patio Enamels
Stains
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer locally manufactured, high-quality paint with over 60 years of industry expertise.
- Our team provides personalized color matching and product education for every project.
- We specialize in a single line of premium paints, avoiding diluted quality from mass production.
- We partner with leading brands like Benjamin Moore for expanded, reliable product options.
- Our decades of experience ensure technical expertise for both residential and industrial applications.
What people say
Highest quality paint
Great service
Great prices
Good selection
Longtime customer
Services
Interior Paint
Our interior paint line delivers exceptional durability and vibrant color retention for residential and commercial spaces. Formulated with advanced technology, it resists fading and stains while maintaining a smooth finish. Clients benefit from expert color consultations and product education to ensure optimal results for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and more.
Exterior Paint
Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, our exterior paints provide long-lasting protection and UV resistance. The proprietary Color Lock technology ensures color vibrancy remains intact for years. Ideal for homes, commercial buildings, and industrial structures, these coatings combine performance with aesthetic appeal tailored to Kern County's climate.
Industrial Paint
Our industrial-grade paints meet rigorous standards for manufacturing facilities, oil and gas operations, and fleet services. Partnering with brands like Axalta and Rust-Oleum, we offer corrosion-resistant, chemical-proof solutions. These coatings ensure compliance with industry regulations while maintaining durability in extreme environments.
Color Matching
Using advanced spectrophotometric technology, we precisely match any paint color from existing surfaces or digital samples. This service ensures consistency across projects and historical preservation needs. Customers receive expert guidance on undertones and lightfastness for accurate, lasting results.
Commercial Painting
Serving HOAs, hospitality sectors, and medical facilities, our commercial paint solutions include tailored color renderings and bulk-order logistics. The team provides technical support for large-scale applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards and minimizing project downtime for clients.
People
Galen Harris
President / Owner
With 34 years in the paint and construction industry, Galen owns Sequoia Paint since 2021. His career began as a painter at 17, later earning a General Contractor License. He combines hands-on expertise with strategic leadership to guide customer success.
Samantha Jones
Managing Partner
Samantha co-owns Sequoia Paint since 2021, managing daily operations and accounting. Holding a Bakersfield College accounting degree, she brings 10+ years of construction and oil industry management experience to ensure efficient service delivery.
Bruce Barta
Plant Manager/Industrial Sales
A 40+ year veteran of the paint industry, Bruce leads industrial sales and formulation. His technical mastery of raw materials and processes has sustained Sequoia's quality standards through decades of industry changes, earning him the 'Santa' nickname for his seasonal roles.
Questions
What types of paint does Sequoia Paint offer?
We provide interior, exterior, residential, commercial, and industrial paint lines, including specialty coatings from brands like Benjamin Moore and Axalta.
Do you offer color matching services?
Yes, using advanced technology to match any existing color while considering lightfastness and undertones for accurate results.
Is Sequoia Paint locally owned?
Yes, since 1962, with current ownership by Galen Harris and Samantha Jones, both deeply rooted in Kern County.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Bakersfield and all of Kern County, with distribution capabilities extending beyond regional boundaries.
Can you support large commercial projects?
Our team provides dedicated support for HOAs, medical facilities, and industrial clients, including color renderings and bulk logistics.
What makes Sequoia Paint different from big-box stores?
We manufacture a single line of premium paint locally, avoiding diluted quality from mass production, at competitive prices.
