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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Team Henry , Marco & Gustav, Your team does beautiful work. Thank you for taking pride and restoring my father‘s special home. This team worked efficiently and, were also methodical and thorough. They showed up on time and were polite and respectful. They kept the area neat and safe and accessible at the end of each day. They checked in with me regularly to give progress updates. This is my second experience with King Of Painters and I would highly recommend them without hesitation. Their prices are also competitive so the value for their work is high. Also, I would like to send a thank you out to Joey for his knowledge and understanding of this special project and for sending me a great team. I look forward to seeing you all on our next project! - Kristin"
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+43

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supremacy Painting, Inc.
5.0(
35
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Francisco and his team have done a marvelous job. The final result went well beyond our expectations! They painted the exterior of our two-story house and made small fixes on the wooden panels and trims. They have also done a few touch ups in the interiors. Their attention to details is exemplary and we really appreciated Francisco flexibility and ability to make adjustments on the fly to accommodate all of our requests. Additionally, his quote was one of the most competitive out of the four estimates we got. I highly recommend hiring Supremacy Painting for any painting job you may need!"
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
159
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, 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!"
154 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Painting by Bello
4.9(
47
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jorge is a perfectionist! Painted our entire home interior and twice stained our exterior deck. Super attention to detail and pointing out things I didnâ t even ask for. Kept exactly to his estimate. Knowledgeable about products and options. Pleasant to have in our home. Even cleaned our chandelier for us! I have already recommended Jorge Bello to friends, and will use his services again for sure."
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+156

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DP Painting
4.9(
35
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional from the scheduling to project completion. They were great to work with and did a great job painting the exterior of my house. I will definitely use them again for future painting needs."
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Response time1 hour
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
21
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Rex Painting Inc for an interior painting project, and I couldn't be happier with the results! Their attention to detail and professionalism truly set them apart. The team was punctual, friendly, and worked efficiently, transforming my space beautifully. The quality of the paint job is outstanding, with clean lines and no mess left behind. I highly recommend Rex Painting Inc for anyone looking for amazing work and a hassle-free experience!"
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Exterior Painting Project

+9

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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NOBEL PAINTING
4.9(
9
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Billy did a superb job taking care of some stucco and drywall patching and touch up painting at our home. Our family very much appreciated how thorough he was in communicating with us and how clear and quickly he responded to inquiries. Billy is knowledgeable, talented and trustworthy. We will be recommending to him to local friends and will certainly contact him for future projects. His attention to detail and customer service are outstanding, even to the point of when the job was complete a very thorough walk through was done at his request to ensure we were pleased with the work that had been done. Definitely top notch!"
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in La Jolla, CA

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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