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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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Serving San Diego, 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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Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul and his team did an excellent job pressure washing, stucco patching and masking to being kind enough to re-paint the accent color because I didn't like the contrast of the color I picked. They sanded our roll up garage doors and after painting they looked like new! They were very thorough and cleaned up everything when they left. Unlike some reviews I have read of other painting companies they did not leave paint all over our concrete or grass. Each night they stored all their gear and supplies neatly. They only use top quality products and take real pride in their work. Would totally hire them again!"
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+43

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lions Painting Inc
5.0(
23
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex and his crew from Lions Painting, Inc. are fabulous! I can't say enough about the great work they do. In today’s world it is hard to find many workers with Alex’s work ethic, integrity, and pride of craftmanship. Alex possesses all three, and he is humble and very reasonably priced to boot! He is an incredibly hard worker, willingly goes the extra mile, and is very professional. His work is impeccable and he takes great pride in all he does. We initially hired him to paint the exterior siding of our condo complex, and we have since hired him to do the stucco patching and painting as well. Several homeowners hired him as well and rave about the great job he did with the interior painting of their units. I highly recommend Lions Painting, Inc. !! You won't be disappointed."
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 San Diego, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Painting by Bello
4.9(
47
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Serving San Diego, 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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SD Pro Painting
4.9(
24
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went great. Started and finished job on time. Whole crew was friendly and hard working. Marcos was thorough with his final inspection and caught small items I didn't even see. Left the space cleaner than when they arrived. Fantastic experience and I'd strongly recommend SD Pro Painting."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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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