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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+18 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"While shopping for prices to get my home painted it seemed like I was surrounded by neighbors who were all getting their houses painted at the same time. After talking to the neighbors and seeing what they were all paying, roughly around $2,500, i noticed that the work was taking 3-4 days for a full exterior paint job with only two colors. I was recommended to King of the Painters through a family friend where he put me in direct contact with Joey Atkins. I told Joey exactly what I wanted done so he set up an appointment at my convenience to see how King of the Painters could help me. I wanted 5 different colors on my house to break up certain sections, joey came in and gave his professional advice on what colors he thought best suited each other and matched. When the appointment was over Joey had gave me a quote, helped me pick out colors with his color chart, explained his scope of work and finally set up a day to do the work. To my surprise King of the Painters got right on the work with in a few business days. After seeing how long it took other neighbors to get their houses painted I was expecting my job to take a little longer considering I was using 5 different colors, but this was not the case. King of the Painters started and completed my project in just two days with clean up and everything. Though the price was a couple hundred dollars higher I was completely satisfied with the extra money because I could see the difference between my home and the neighbors homes that were recently painted. King of the Painters crew showed up most respect to my family and our belongings. I would highly recommend this company to any one looking for a paint job done at a good price and a job done noticeably better then there competitors.
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+13 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five years later, the Painting Company's job is holding up remarkably well. No peeling, no fading. We still get compliments on how nice the house looks."
114 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+11 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a good experience. Two story exterior house painted, pergola, fence , and my great room ceiling .Great daily communications and flexible when it came to a few changes. Project finished on time and looked fantastic .A+ and I have referred him to friends ."
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DP Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did everything right. Attention to detail., keeping the job site clean, careful taping and prep. They painted our newly installed shaker style garage doors. They even painted the surrounding molding, which was not part of the bid. I would not hesitate to hire them again for any painting project."
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JG Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired this company to paint ithe nterior of my home. They were professional and detail oriented with the work they completed. Price was reasonable compared to other quotes I received from other painting companies. I would definitely recommend JG Painting to anyone looking to have work done on their home."
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FAQs for painting projects in El Cajon, CA

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

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