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Ortiz Quality Painting Services

4.95(
101
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Ortiz Quality Painting Services

4.95(
101
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

*** we provide complete interior, exterior painting jobs over $2,000 will discount 20% SPECIALS *** CALL US NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT Ortiz Quality Painting Services, Quality Custom Painting Since 1995, We Provide Complete painting interior and exterior. paint kitchen cabinets, bath cabinets, Stain, Kitchens, Doors, Windows and More, Complete Drywall Services and new Drywall Installation, Acoustic Ceilings Removal, Hand Textures and More, Finish Carpentry, Crown Molding, Baseboards and Casing,

"When you hire someone to work on your home, you need them to have two critical qualities: 1 - They must be highly skilled at their craft. 2 - They must be someone you can trust—around your family, your property, and your time. Saul and his crew check both boxes without question. His work is excellent—detailed, precise, and clearly done by someone who takes pride in their craft. He doesn't cut corners, he doesn’t rush jobs, and he never sacrifices quality. On top of that, Saul is reliable, communicative, and true to his word. His pricing is fair, his timeline was accurate, and he kept every promise he made. He showed up on time, worked hard every day, and made sure everything was done right. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your home with care and deliver outstanding results, Saul is exactly who you want."

Andrea C on June 2025

*** we provide complete interior, exterior painting jobs over $2,000 will discount 20% SPECIALS *** CALL US NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT Ortiz Quality Painting Services, Quality Custom Painting Since 1995, We Provide Complete painting interior and exterior. paint kitchen cabinets, bath cabinets, Stain, Kitchens, Doors, Windows and More, Complete Drywall Services and new Drywall Installation, Acoustic Ceilings Removal, Hand Textures and More, Finish Carpentry, Crown Molding, Baseboards and Casing,

"When you hire someone to work on your home, you need them to have two critical qualities: 1 - They must be highly skilled at their craft. 2 - They must be someone you can trust—around your family, your property, and your time. Saul and his crew check both boxes without question. His work is excellent—detailed, precise, and clearly done by someone who takes pride in their craft. He doesn't cut corners, he doesn’t rush jobs, and he never sacrifices quality. On top of that, Saul is reliable, communicative, and true to his word. His pricing is fair, his timeline was accurate, and he kept every promise he made. He showed up on time, worked hard every day, and made sure everything was done right. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your home with care and deliver outstanding results, Saul is exactly who you want."

Andrea C on June 2025

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Supremacy painting Inc

5.00(
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Supremacy painting Inc

5.00(
26
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Hi my name is Francisco Ortiz I recently started my own business as a painter but I have been in this industry for a little over 22 years with plenty of experience. Specializing in special finishes, lacquers, patina, antiques, glaze, and stain. I also refinish cabinets and custom paint. I do interior and exterior work. Minor drywall repairs, moulding installation and much much more. High Craftsmanship, 100% satisfaction!

"Superior was excellent. Showed up in time, professional, friendly, and did a great job on our project!"

Athaur U on July 2025

Hi my name is Francisco Ortiz I recently started my own business as a painter but I have been in this industry for a little over 22 years with plenty of experience. Specializing in special finishes, lacquers, patina, antiques, glaze, and stain. I also refinish cabinets and custom paint. I do interior and exterior work. Minor drywall repairs, moulding installation and much much more. High Craftsmanship, 100% satisfaction!

"Superior was excellent. Showed up in time, professional, friendly, and did a great job on our project!"

Athaur U on July 2025

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California Coatings Painting Company, Inc.

4.94(
35
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California Coatings Painting Company, Inc.

4.94(
35
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Power-wash Roof Cleaning Stucco painting Airless application HVLP application Decorative painting Wallpaper Solvents Latex Glaze Wax

"We recently had our interior house painted by Eric, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. He’s highly professional, skilled, and easy to work with. He even offered smart suggestions for our stair banister—a problem area we’ve struggled with for years—and fixed it beautifully. The results exceeded our expectations. He was punctual every day, kept the workspace clean, and showed great attention to detail. We’re extremely happy with his work and would absolutely recommend him."

Dana R on December 2025

Power-wash Roof Cleaning Stucco painting Airless application HVLP application Decorative painting Wallpaper Solvents Latex Glaze Wax

"We recently had our interior house painted by Eric, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. He’s highly professional, skilled, and easy to work with. He even offered smart suggestions for our stair banister—a problem area we’ve struggled with for years—and fixed it beautifully. The results exceeded our expectations. He was punctual every day, kept the workspace clean, and showed great attention to detail. We’re extremely happy with his work and would absolutely recommend him."

Dana R on December 2025

Painting by Bello

4.95(
39
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Painting by Bello

4.95(
39
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Painting by Bello is a family-run company that believes in quality work at reasonable prices. Owner is on every single job that the company does. This ensures the highest quality is performed on your project. We have the experience and knowledge to get the job done right the first time so call us today!

" Very excited to see the changes Jorge and his son made in my home. They were very professional and completed everything I asked for at a reasonable price. I will definitely work with them again and highly recommend their services."

Ines L on January 2026

Painting by Bello is a family-run company that believes in quality work at reasonable prices. Owner is on every single job that the company does. This ensures the highest quality is performed on your project. We have the experience and knowledge to get the job done right the first time so call us today!

" Very excited to see the changes Jorge and his son made in my home. They were very professional and completed everything I asked for at a reasonable price. I will definitely work with them again and highly recommend their services."

Ines L on January 2026

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DP Painting

4.97(
31
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DP Painting

4.97(
31
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We know that a professional paint job can make a difference. At D.P. Painting we can help you select a unique color design that reflects your personality. D.P. painting is qualified to handle any project, from residential interior and exterior jobs to commercial and industrial properties. When you need a high-quality paint job call D.P. Painting. We offer excellent services and unbeatable rates!

"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."

Mark C on February 2023

We know that a professional paint job can make a difference. At D.P. Painting we can help you select a unique color design that reflects your personality. D.P. painting is qualified to handle any project, from residential interior and exterior jobs to commercial and industrial properties. When you need a high-quality paint job call D.P. Painting. We offer excellent services and unbeatable rates!

"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."

Mark C on February 2023

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The Painting Company, LLC

4.66(
70
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The Painting Company, LLC

4.66(
70
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are experienced residential and commercial painters, and we are proud to be in San Diego! We are experts in interior and exterior painting, and our team will provide top-notch customer service throughout the entire process. Visit our site, learn more about our painting process, and call us with any questions. We can't wait to meet you!

"Very professional from quote through project completion. The team was prepared on time and completed the job ahead of schedule. I would recommend and use them again."

Robert S on April 2025

We are experienced residential and commercial painters, and we are proud to be in San Diego! We are experts in interior and exterior painting, and our team will provide top-notch customer service throughout the entire process. Visit our site, learn more about our painting process, and call us with any questions. We can't wait to meet you!

"Very professional from quote through project completion. The team was prepared on time and completed the job ahead of schedule. I would recommend and use them again."

Robert S on April 2025

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Lions Painting Inc

5.00(
20
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•Approved Pro

Lions Painting Inc

5.00(
20
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Family owned business with over 15 years of experience Reliable. licensed. insured, Interior and Exterior Painting for residential and commercial.

"Alex was very professional, knowledgeable, and focused on the work being done. He arrived on time for both the inspection of work needed and the actual job, which I really appreciated. Everything looks great and he cleaned up everything before he left. I will definitely call him again for other painting jobs."

Susan R on October 2025

Family owned business with over 15 years of experience Reliable. licensed. insured, Interior and Exterior Painting for residential and commercial.

"Alex was very professional, knowledgeable, and focused on the work being done. He arrived on time for both the inspection of work needed and the actual job, which I really appreciated. Everything looks great and he cleaned up everything before he left. I will definitely call him again for other painting jobs."

Susan R on October 2025

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Rex Painting Inc

5.00(
17
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Rex Painting Inc

5.00(
17
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Rex Painting Inc , we bring your vision to life. Whether you're looking to refresh your home, office, or commercial space, our painters are ready to deliver quality results. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, stain, drywall and detailed finishing touches. Contact us today for a complimentary estimate - we'd love to help transform your space!

"Communicative and did a great job!"

Kendrah A on January 2026

At Rex Painting Inc , we bring your vision to life. Whether you're looking to refresh your home, office, or commercial space, our painters are ready to deliver quality results. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, stain, drywall and detailed finishing touches. Contact us today for a complimentary estimate - we'd love to help transform your space!

"Communicative and did a great job!"

Kendrah A on January 2026

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King of the Painters Inc

4.69(
74
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King of the Painters Inc

4.69(
74
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 years of experience

King of the Painters, Inc. is the king of the painting jungle when it comes to interior and exterior projects. We perform both residential and commercial jobs of all sizes. Our services include simple re-painting of interior and exterior walls, basic and finished carpentry services, wall texturing, special wall surface effects (such as "marbelizing" and "faux finishes"), installation of recessed ceiling lights, all the way to drywall and acoustical ceiling repair. We also offer expert application of color glazes, specialty industrial coatings, including industrial enamels, epoxy and urethane coatings. Additional DBA - King Of The Painters. Additional email - info@kingofthepainters.com.

"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."

Shelagh A on November 2024

King of the Painters, Inc. is the king of the painting jungle when it comes to interior and exterior projects. We perform both residential and commercial jobs of all sizes. Our services include simple re-painting of interior and exterior walls, basic and finished carpentry services, wall texturing, special wall surface effects (such as "marbelizing" and "faux finishes"), installation of recessed ceiling lights, all the way to drywall and acoustical ceiling repair. We also offer expert application of color glazes, specialty industrial coatings, including industrial enamels, epoxy and urethane coatings. Additional DBA - King Of The Painters. Additional email - info@kingofthepainters.com.

"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."

Shelagh A on November 2024

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SD Pro Painting

4.92(
24
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SD Pro Painting

4.92(
24
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"SD Pro Painting just completed the exterior repaint of our house in PB, and we canâ t say enough positive things about the owner Marco Reyes and his crew, who simply did a fantastic job! We quoted the work with three different companies, and Marco was the only one educating us on paint choices and process. His quote was the most comprehensive, and once hired, it was followed through in every way and beyond. We have nothing but accolades for Marco and his teamâ s workmanship, communication skills, time management, cleanliness, integrity, and follow up. They even came back three days after the job was complete to help us mount a light fixture that we had decided last minute to replace."

Siri P on June 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"SD Pro Painting just completed the exterior repaint of our house in PB, and we canâ t say enough positive things about the owner Marco Reyes and his crew, who simply did a fantastic job! We quoted the work with three different companies, and Marco was the only one educating us on paint choices and process. His quote was the most comprehensive, and once hired, it was followed through in every way and beyond. We have nothing but accolades for Marco and his teamâ s workmanship, communication skills, time management, cleanliness, integrity, and follow up. They even came back three days after the job was complete to help us mount a light fixture that we had decided last minute to replace."

Siri P on June 2024

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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in San Diego, 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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