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SoCal Painting Done Right, Inc.
5.0(
29
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"So-Cal Painting Done Right did a great job on refinishing and staining the exterior doors of my home. The estimate was accurate and Diego arrived on-time to complete the project. He was highly skilled and extremely knowledgeable about the entire project. He took the time to explain the whole project to me and made sure I was comfortable with the process before started. He was very skilled and experienced. The completed project exceeded my expectations. In the future I will definitely call So Cal Painting Done Right and request Diego- he’s definitely their super star."
Wallpaper removal & closet upgrade
Interior repaint for resale or rental
Exterior varnish renovation.
Wrought iron table and chairs
Painting - Exterior Project

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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G&M's Painting
5.0(
24
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gustavo was recommended to me by a friend who had an excellent job done for her with kitchen cabinet painting and a bathroom painting. Gustave painted 6 new interior doors for me and the molding around the doors. I was so impressed that I hired him to paint my house exterior. He did a wonderful job with power washing, priming, patching and paint. He does spectacular work for a good, fair price. He is also very courteous and prompt."
Response time3 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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MR Professional Painting
4.8(
29
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are the best in OC a pleasure to work with and they did a great job I am very please with it I highly recommend than to anyone. I will definitely be calling on them for all my painting need"
Before- Interior Closet
Before- Rear
Before- Staircase Landing
Before- Rear
Before- Stair case Landing

+66

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Avila's Paint & Finishing
5.0(
31
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have had Alfonso paint our kitchen, family room cabinets, bathroom cabinets, furniture, fireplace mantle, and doors! I will use him again when I paint inside my home. Alfonso does excellent work, taking care of details. Iâ ve been very impressed with it!. He is so easy to work with during the projects and very dependable, also."
Upgraded kitchen
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dream Painting
4.8(
289
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent customer service & a company you can trust! Paul provided a detailed description on what the project entails & who the team lead would be. John gave a good advice on the choice of paint colors. Hesus & Jose did a great job painting the house during the hot days in July. I am very happy overall & will definitely recommend."
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+6

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Perez Painting and More
5.0(
24
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Perez Painting was contracted to resurface and paint our patio structure and wooden features on the front of the house. All interactions went very smooth - from defining and quoting the project, down to timely execution of the 2 day project. As well, they went over and above the contact to paint other small areas that were not included in the original quote. They wanted everything to match. Their team worked very efficiency to get the project done on time. We have more painting projects in the schedule. Perez Painting will be the only call I will make. My wife and I were very happy with the results."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jose's Painting
4.9(
104
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Joses—Junior and Senior—along with the on-site manager, Elvis, took great care of us in painting our nearly 100 year old duplex home. They finished ahead of schedule and did a fantastic job following our more-complicated-than-usual historic painting plan. Our building looks so good that I have been asked by multiple neighbors who did the amazing paint job. I have referred all of them to Jose!"
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+67

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
17
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Serving Santa Ana, 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."
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project

+9

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Santa Ana, 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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