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Berger's Painting
4.8(
430
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was looking for a painting contractor to paint the exterior of our home. The house is 2200 sq.ft. and is built into a hillside in the Hollywood Hills. The house is 100 years old and has multiple levels and I felt it could be a challenge reaching some of the areas. After contacting Bob, he scheduled an appointment, with me, for a review of the required work. He was very quick to provide me with an estimate and provided it, to me, before leaving for his next appointment. Initially, I felt the quote lacked some detail and information and I didn't want any surprises with added costs as the potential job commenced. I e-mailed Bob and spoke with him and he was very helpful to provide clarity and scope to the job so that neither of us had any surprises. I was not in any big rush to schedule and Bob was very good at staying in contact with me and scheduling the job when it was going to be most convenient for me. About a week prior to the beginning of the job, Bob came back over to do another walk through so that he could plan his crew (s) accordingly. He let me know how many people he planned to have and how many days it should take. We revisited the process and expectations. This was very good for me, as communication on a large project, like this, helps to put me at ease and experience less stress. On the start date (as well as throughout the job) Bob and his crew showed up on time and ready to work. We went over the project, again, with the two foremen that Bob had on the job. I wanted to be sure that they all understood what we expected of them and that I needed daily communication. For example, we have cats in the house and the crew was going to need doors and windows opened at various times for prep and painting. I wanted to have a schedule so that we could coordinate where the cats were being kept while various doors/windows were opened. Day 1 started with power washing and beginning prep of stucco (repairing cracks, removing peeling paint, etc) I had a good experience with one of his foremen and was having communication and sloppiness problems with the other. I contacted Bob that evening and he arrived, promptly, the following morning to review my concerns and get a reset with a portion of his crew. Some of the problems were trash and materials all over the place, windows and doors painted shut and limited to no communication. On the flip side, the other foremen was outstanding, providing information, updates and keeping a neat work area and taking care to prep areas appropriately. Day 2 - we had a good conversation and reset with the crew. The day progressed in a very good and professional manner. I was very happy that Bob took my concerns seriously and he addressed it without any time wasted or excuses. Subsequent Days - The work started moving along nicely, but then we had more problems with one of the foremen, again, as we were experiencing two different jobs. Excellent from one foremen and sloppy and lack of communication from the other. We contacted Bob, again, and asked him to remove part of the crew for the balance of the job. He listened to our concerns, we showed him the items that caused us concern and he wasted no time in removing part of his crew from our project. He reworked another project and brought in a separate 2nd crew for the next day. I must say, the final crew he had on this job was amazing. They were professional, worked with care and precision and made us very happy. You might ask why I would rate this company with an "A" when we experienced problems with part of the crew. Well, the concern and actions presented by Bob made this very easy to rate them with an "A". There was no argument, there were not any excuses. He listens to his customer and does his best to make you happy with the job. As the job wound down to the final day, Bob, one of the foremen and I walked the job, from top to bottom. We identified a punch list of items to do before final payment was made. Each item was addressed to my expectations and approval. The house looks GREAT, we will definitely hire Berger's Painting, again, for another of our properties. These large jobs always have something go awry, but Bob and his crew were there to correct and make the customer happy. I can't thank him and foreman, Marvin, enough. We are very happy. Thank you!"
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+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CR Painting
4.8(
55
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Second project we have hired CR painting for. We are very happy with the quality and timeliness of their work. Will hire again for future projects."
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Interior repaint
Interior
Interior wood floor stain

+159

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Jose's Painting
4.9(
108
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Immediately I knew Jose’s Painting would be the company to not only bring my home back to life, but would protect it to SUSTAIN the impact of future elements, due to the proposal that was written with extensive care as to HOW they were going to get the house back into shape and WHAT they were going to use. My home has not been painted or stuccoed since the early 80's it needed TLC. This FAMILY OWNED company makes you feel like you are part of the family. Jose aka “Pops” had extensive details of how to make the project come together, while his son Jose had the modern perspective of how to keep the project in current times. The foremen, Elvis explained every detail whenever we had questions or requests. Allen, Gochi, and Ozzy showed up everyday with professionalism and care. The whole team is trustworthy and relatable. I will NOT use any other painting/stucco/interior/exterior specialist for any future project. The care and detail the team provided went above and beyond. WORTH every penny! This one is for the WIN!"
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+67

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Santa Monica
4.7(
53
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The painting job went great.  The two painters, Lester and Carlos, showed up promptly at 8am each day and kept me informed regarding the work for the day.  The whole project took 3 days.  My main concern was for my master bedroom, which had some spots and wear and tear on the walls.  Lester addressed the issue with priming the walls and painting.  They helped me move furniture away from the walls and put it back after painting."
Residential Exterior After
Condo Exterior After
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+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Assurance Painting, Inc.
5.0(
36
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish Francisco & every member of his team were amazing. On time, professional, great communication & meticulous in their work. We have had a tough history with finding painting contractors who take pride in their work & do a beautiful job. This company is top notch. Hands down the best & the neatest painting company we ve ever worked with. Our home is lovely again. We would definitely use them for any additional painting needs!!"
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+58

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Paint & Finish, Inc
5.0(
22
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodriguez Paint and Finish came in and took a six year old paint job with a bunch of holes from different picture frame changes, peeling paint, incomplete patches, and two different colors as there was a decorative border and turned it into a dream room. I love dark colors and we got a accent wall with a dark color while the other color was a light paint, they complemented each perfectly. He was able to finish the job in a timely manner and provided us the extra paint for later touch ups(we have small children and things happen). I am very happy with the job and look forward to using the company for future projects."
finished product
cabinets and closets
interior repaint
exterior
interior painting

+236

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Hic Quality Painting
5.0(
14
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A few years back Hic Painting Painted all my doors and baseboards inside my house and then this year 2024 they painted my exterior home. Angel was very professional and his crew was great to work with and very hard workers. My house turned out amazing and everyone in the neighborhood is amazed at the transformation of our home! All thanks to Hic Painting. Angel is worth the hire!"
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - exterior
Painting - exterior
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - exterior project

+45

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Oscar Fine Painting
5.0(
9
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Oscar and his assistant did stellar work. My kitchen was a mess. It had been previously painted several times without proper sanding and attention to detail by my Landlord. Oscar was so easy going and calm about the whole thing. It took a day less than projected and the clean up and attention to detail was perfect. I would and will hire him again!"
Framing
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Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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IHUE Painting Services
4.5(
8
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They painted the inside and outside of my house with great speed and attention to detail. This is quality painting I have never experienced before. Very responsive to anything additional or what I thought was missing and got the job done. They completed every task without any complaints and with a positive attitude! There were other things like carpentry and electrical work that was done by specialists they brought in. Their pricing is very competitive and worth every penny. I would work with them again."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Malibu, 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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