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Avatar for DP Painting
DP Painting
5.0(
31
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Serving National City, 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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Stain
Response time1 hour
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
74
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Serving National City, 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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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Painting by Bello
4.9(
39
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Serving National City, 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."
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+156

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lions Painting Inc
5.0(
23
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Serving National City, 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."
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+41

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
17
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Serving National City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Rex Painting Inc. for a paint job, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, on time, and paid great attention to detail. They did a fantastic job prepping, painting, and cleaning up afterward—everything looks clean and flawless."
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Exterior Painting Project

+9

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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The Painting Company, LLC
4.7(
70
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Serving National City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was really pleased with how well this project went. The estimate was very competitive. They were able to start the following week, and it took exactly the number of days they projected. The painters were very professional and expert in their craft. The house appearance is outstanding, and many neighbors have complimented the results. I will hire this company again when it comes time to paint the interior of the house in a few years."
Exterior Project
Ocean Beach Exterior
Commercial Building Exterior
Garage Epoxy Flooring
Interior Painting

+121

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Painting
5.0(
16
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Serving National City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcelo at American Painting did an amazing job for a fair price. He is friendly and reliable, and takes pride in his work. We are very happy with the end result. We highly recommend American Painting."
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 Large job in Ramona 2006
 Nomal Heights 2012
 still the old color
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ASARO WALLCOVERING
5.0(
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Serving National City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Well, what does one say when a diamond is found. As far as painting professional, Joe Asaro is that diamond. Several years ago, Joe painted by our stucco and wood trim on the entire home. The paint has held up incredibly on the stucco walls and wood fascia and I have not even considered touch up painting if it was not for the replacement tile roof installed a short time ago. With the tile installation, the new trim rake tiles where installed exposing more wood than before and therefore, Joe's services were necessary again. As always, Joe met me at my home, walked the site with me and promptly sent to my email his proposal and as prior, the price was very reasonable, especially for the workmanship that Joe provides. Joe is hard working and honest and the quality of work provided is proven by the lasting of time. Thanks again Joe for your professionalism and thoroughness and for consistently offering the a great product and service. Nick"
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+24

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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HECTOR & SON PAINTING INC
5.0(
10
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Serving National City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only has Hector and his team painted the whole interior of our home, he has remodeled 3 of our bathrooms. Also, Hector has painted the interior of my previous condo. Hector, Kevin and Ricardo are not only professional, they are very courteous and most important, they are family. The best part is the produce results and you do not have to worry about any job they take on. No one else works on our house, period."
Response time4 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden State Paint Service
5.0(
12
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Serving National City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Family owned/operated painting service. Laura and Brandon are THE PAINTING PROFESSIONALS. Outstanding knowledge of different paints and proper applications. Super fair pricing and completed the job on time. I will use Golden State Paint Service again weather it be interior/exterior/staining or any painting needs. Many thanks to Laura and Brandon. Simply, job well done !"
Repainted porch and railing
Front entry before power wash, paint and stain
Painting - Exterior Project
New color
Painting - Interior Project

+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in National City, 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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