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Dream Painting
4.7(
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Santa Monica, 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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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jose's Painting
4.9(
108
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Santa Monica, 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
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Plancheck Painting
4.9(
18
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had my apartment painted and I couldn't be happier with the experience! The team was punctual, arriving on time and starting work right away. They were a joy to have around, with their jolly attitudes and kind, respectful mannerisms making the process stress-free. Their diligence and attention to detail were impressive, and they worked efficiently to get the job done quickly and correctly. Very good pricing as well. If you're looking for a reliable and professional painting team, look no further than Diego, Carlos and Jose! Five stars and highly recommended.""
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
EE Painting
4.6(
166
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an Awesome job and our external house paint job turned out Excellent. Elliot and his Team were Professional,Prompt,Skilled,Knowledgeable and Friendly. For a large project like a 2 story house they excelled at reaching all the high places ,eves and chimneys.....leaving everything cleaned up at the end of every work day. I highly recomend Elliot and his Crew for your exterior painting ......so I invited him and his crew to tackle our interior painting project in September"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hic Quality Painting
5.0(
17
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Angel & his team did a great job on a very big & challenging project! They showed up every day, on time, & worked very hard. His pricing is very competitive & he’s a great guy! I’ll always go to Angel for all of my painting needs!"
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - exterior
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Painting - exterior project

+45

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Specialty Design Coatings
4.8(
440
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company exceeded our expectations. They stained all our cabinets and banisters, painted inside of home, epoxied garage floor, stained driveway, repaired misc. Kaveh was reliable, friendly, fair and honest. This company works hard and gets the job done right."
Response time1 day
156 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Santa Monica, 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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