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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

"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."
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%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

"Ben Lypps Painting - I would give him 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend him for interior painting. He also does exterior work, too. Very personable, respectful, honest, pleasant, conscientious. Returns phone calls or text messages. Takes pride in his work, takes his time. He does not do a rush job. 100% satisfaction for a homeowner. He is meticulous. Shows up on time and works tirelessly throughout the day. Works alone - no crews in your home. Trustworthy. Spent considerable time accessing the interior of my home, making notes as to what needs to be addressed before the painting was to begin. Detailed proposal and description of what needed to be done and what quality paint should be used. You know exactly what will be done. Two coats of quality paint on my walls, casing, molding, doors, fireplace, shelving and window aprons. He told me what paint he uses and the quality of the paint. Sanded doors, molding, window aprons, casings. Washed bathroom wall with simple green before painting these rooms. Very helpful in choosing paint for bedrooms, dining room, living room, bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room. Patched and repairs any holes or cracks in walls before painting begins. Works clean. and methodical throughout the day. Removes blinds, doors, wall plates...or anything else on walls. Reinstalls. Covers everything that needs to be covered. Never leaves a mess behind after the paint day is over. I trusted him and was able to leave him alone in my home while I had errands to run. Honest to a fault. If you can call painting a vocation. It is his. Highly professional. Attention to detail. I highly encourage anyone who is considering getting their home painted to get Ben Lypps of Fallbrook, Ca."
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

"apon our interview process I found New Life Painting Steve Ouradnik owner to be the kind of person I would want to handle my up and coming projects. At this time I am putting together these projects and have no other rating to give. I will before long have New Life Painting produce their magic. I will up date later."
 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(
10
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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

"Bryan from Lugo painting is the best contractor I have come across so far. He was punctual, did high quality paint job and did an amazing job of protecting the floors and rest of the house. He can cover any high end paint job at a reasonable price. Bryan is honest and I found his quote to be fair. I highly recommend anyone looking for a paint job. He painted two of my homes and I would hire him in a heartbeat for any future project."
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+95

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
La Costa Dreams Painting
4.7(
38
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+9 more

Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I was thoroughly satisfied with his work, personality, and how well he taped and cleaned up after himself. We are going to hire him for some inside work as well."
La Mesa Job
La Mesa Job 02
Carlsbad
LA COSTA
SCOTT

+36

Response time5 hrs
12 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."
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+43

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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.

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