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Avatar for King of the Painters Inc
King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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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 San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"For anyone who needs a recommendation. King of Painters!!! We live in a log home outside of Julian that has never been finished the way it should until now. The quality work, people, and professionalism are as outstanding as their final product."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
159
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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 San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nile and his crew were outstanding.  Very easy to do business with.  Nile returned calls and emails promptly.  His team of painters arrived promptly each day of this three-day job and communicated their plan so I would know when they would arrive and approximately when they would finish.  The quality of the work is top notch and, for the scope of work being done, I think the price was very reasonable.  I've always done my own painting but after this experience I think I'll hang up my brush and just call Nile.
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101 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Adhesion Painting
4.6(
38
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+8 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Geoff and his team were very meticulous, professional, experienced and really good people. We were very impressed with all the prep work done before the actual painting of the exterior was started. We highly, very highly recommend Adesion painting and plan to use them for future projects."
Ext. Stairwell Windows
Garage Door (Redwood)
Front Entry Gate
West Facing Door & Threshold
Redwood Windows 2x2

+56

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Ben Lypps Painting
5.0(
25
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+4 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He discussed everything prior to beginning the work. The wall is an offset diagonal and his technical work in painting this wall was amazing. His prices are reasonable."
Metal Overhead Garage Doors Before!
Completed!
Entry Door Ready To Be Painted!
Entry Door Complete!
Completed Shutters!

+13

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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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 San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul and his crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They were clean, fast and paid attention to details. They power washed, repaired stucco, caulked all joints, masked, used drop clothes everywhere and painted stucco and trim. All painted lines were sharp and clean. They didn’t even damage any roof tiles. Couldn’t be happier and I highly recommend them."
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+43

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
New Life Painting
4.9(
32
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+12 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve was very friendly and polite. He took a lot of extra care even though it wasn't a big project. He communicated when he would be around, cleanned up after each day so you wouldn't even know he was there except for the extra stain on the front door frame and his quality of work was exceptional. I would strongly recommend him for any job; in fact, I'll be calling him in a year or so to paint the exterior of the house."
 Before- Painted Door
 Bedroom- Red Accent
Elegant Dining Room
 After Initial Graining
Dining Room

+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lugo Painting
5.0(
11
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm always a little nervous hiring a new contractor but I had a good feeling about Bryan and I could not be happier with how things turned out. We had some bedrooms painted and new baseboards installed, and also some drywall repair and everything looks great. They covered furniture and flooring well while they were working and were very professional."
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior paint
Exterior paint

+95

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
La Costa Dreams Painting
4.7(
38
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+9 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Francisco did a fantastic job on our baseboards, doors and wall & ceiling touchups! He’s a real craftsman that takes pride in his work. He showed up on time every day, communicated well and was very focused when working. We enjoyed working with him."
La Mesa Job
La Mesa Job 02
Carlsbad
LA COSTA
SCOTT

+36

Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for J’s Painting
J’s Painting
5.0(
7
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+2 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was incredibly impressed with Jorge and his team. They really went above and beyond to deliver a flawless interior paint job with a super tight turnaround. I highly recommend Jorge and will absolutely use him for future jobs as well. If I could have given him 10 stars out of 5, I would have."
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

+43

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JHS Painting
5.0(
5
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+2 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Exterior Restain
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kitchen repainting
kitchen repainting

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FAQs for painting projects in San Luis Rey, 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.

The San Luis Rey, CA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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