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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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Serving La Mesa, 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 rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lions Painting Inc
5.0(
23
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex arrived on time at 8:00am. He was courteous and professional. He painted my double wide garage door to match the paint on my existing single wide garage door and it looks great. I will hire him again when I have more painting projects."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+41

Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Golden State Paint Service
5.0(
12
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After some negotiating I contracted to have some interior paint work done. The work was done any agreed-upon time and within the agreed-upon budget. Above and beyond the ease of communication, the work was excellent. I will definitely hire this team for future interior and exterior projects."
Repainted porch and railing
Front entry before power wash, paint and stain
Painting - Exterior Project
New color
Painting - Interior Project

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Painting by Bello
4.9(
47
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wonderful company and people that came to paint our entire condo including bathrooms, kitchen, living, dining accent nook. They did it all in one day and it is so beautiful. Best paint job I ve ever seen. So professional, fast, nice and they were on time. They even painted behind our refrigerator and put all the outlets back on. Our condo HOA manager loved their work when they saw our place so much they want to hire them to paint more condos"
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+156

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DP Painting
4.9(
35
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Stain
Response time1 hour
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
20
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Serving La Mesa, 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!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project

+9

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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American Painting
4.7(
19
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am thrilled to have found Marcelo with American Painting Company. I was in desperate need of a painter to paint my rental condo in order to get it ready for my new tenants. Marcelo responded to my request immediately and was able to start the very next week. I worked side by side with Marcelo while he painted and I worked on the repairs. He is very pleasant, attentive to detail and did a fabulous job. I highly recommend American Painting and will definitely be using Marcelo for my other properties."
 after powerwashing
 Large job in Ramona 2006
 Nomal Heights 2012
 still the old color
 Notice the intricate details

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in La Mesa, 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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