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Berger's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed exterior painting done at my house. I received a quote from 5 different companies. The others told me what they wouldn't do and then their high price. Berger's was the most reasonable. Steve was very patient and informative. He walked me through what the paint project entailed. There was stucco work that needed to be done prior to painting which they took care of fabulously. On a daily basis his guys came out every morning on time, cleaned up before leaving, and were very helpful in answering my questions as well as they were progressing through the project. They even did a few extra things that I had not asked them for in regards to painting. The project took one week to complete. Two days later I noticed there were a few spots that needed touch-up. The guys came back out right away to retouch. I am very pleased with the work they did. I would definitely hire them again and would definitely recommend them to others."
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+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Plancheck Painting
4.9(
16
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent! Dieogo is very knowledgable& skilled in repairing & prepping wood for priming & 2 coats of paint. The same goes for metal such as gates. I’be owned property for over 50 years & Plancheck painting is by far the best I’ve hired. Owner Diego takes a lot of pride in his work, so we will be calling again."
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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Dream Painting
4.8(
289
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

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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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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jose's Painting
4.9(
104
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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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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Hic Quality Painting
5.0(
6
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A few years back Hic Painting Painted all my doors and baseboards inside my house and then this year 2024 they painted my exterior home. Angel was very professional and his crew was great to work with and very hard workers. My house turned out amazing and everyone in the neighborhood is amazed at the transformation of our home! All thanks to Hic Painting. Angel is worth the hire!"
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - exterior
Painting - exterior
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - exterior project

+45

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Specialty Design Coatings
5.0(
364
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

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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
208 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lion’s Painting
4.9(
8
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This team did an incredible painting the exterior of my home and applying a stain to my expansive deck. It was a complete makeover. They did it fast, economically, and beautifully. They checked in afterwards and ensured it was finished to my liking. I would use them again and again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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Oscar Fine Painting
5.0(
8
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Oscar and his assistant did stellar work. My kitchen was a mess. It had been previously painted several times without proper sanding and attention to detail by my Landlord. Oscar was so easy going and calm about the whole thing. It took a day less than projected and the clean up and attention to detail was perfect. I would and will hire him again!"
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Remodeling - General Project

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by37%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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