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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 Encinitas, 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
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Supremacy Painting, Inc.
5.0(
34
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+11 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I didn’t have a clue of what color to paint the house so we let Francisco school us on popular colors from his experience. Incredible, amazing, and satisfying results. I can echo what others have said about the workers, from the pressure washer to the patching/painting and trim work crew. They were very meticulous about their work, and 100 percent professional, spot checking everywhere to ensure they didn’t miss anything! Now when I look at it, “it’s like artwork in a museum”. (-: A job Well Done Francisco and Crew. Thank you very much for your caring, kindness, integrity and professionalism! Ron W."
Painting - Exterior Project
Added a new color scheme and customer loved it.
Karen 8/2020
Karen 8/2020
Karen 8/2020

+60

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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 Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nile Schmidt is a true professional. I had him paint the outside and inside of a rehab I purchased in late 2008. Almost 1 decade later and the paint job has held up very, very well as I had a contractor over recently who thought the work had been done in the last 2 years (prompting me to write this review). Nile is great and easy to work with and his team is prompt and meticulous. If you want quality work done in a timely fashion at a reasonable price, I can't recommend anyone better than Nile and The Painting Company!"
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Adhesion Painting
4.6(
38
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+8 more

Serving Encinitas, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%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 Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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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
ECO Painting
4.8(
96
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+9 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Raul is a true Professional, The other companies suggested to me are no competition to his company ECO Paint I wil use their services again.. Cost of project very reasonable pricing.. Highly recommend ..Job Well Done"
Custom Home
Going GREEN
re stucco
Going GREEN
re stucco

+1

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for CG Pro Painting
CG Pro Painting
5.0(
235
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were on a tight timeline to prepare a condo apartment for listing for sale. Painters from CG Pro Painting managed to work around the tight timeline and did fantastic work, including crack repairs and fixing ceiling stains due to recent flood. We believe their exceptional work and quality really helped with the sale. Would definitely recommend them to others!"
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Stairs
Exterior painting

+138

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%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 Encinitas, 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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FAQs for painting projects in Encinitas, 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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