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The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
159
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five years later, the Painting Company's job is holding up remarkably well. No peeling, no fading. We still get compliments on how nice the house looks."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was an exemplary and professional job. The staff, painters, carpenters and managers were on the job until complete. Constant contact, updates and suggestions. Ernesto, Alberto and Gian were central to the success of this project. They truly are King of the Painters, bar non. Hard workers, diligent worker and professional workers. Work well together and helped each other achieve maximum performance and effect. My wife and I loved the end results and so do my neighbors. Thank you, The King of Painters, a job well done!"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Golden State Paint Service
5.0(
12
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional painting service with great knowledge about what paint would be the most durable and excellent painting skills. Plus, their communication was very good, and I was happy to have them here at our property. My home looks like new now. Would highly recommend this company. You can count on their word and skill for your painting needs. The price we paid was what we were quoted."
Repainted porch and railing
Front entry before power wash, paint and stain
Painting - Exterior Project
New color
Painting - Interior Project

+27

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ECO Painting
4.8(
95
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Raul is a true Professional, The other companies suggested to me are no competition to his company ECO Paint I wil use their services again.. Cost of project very reasonable pricing.. Highly recommend ..Job Well Done"
Custom Home
Going GREEN
re stucco
Going GREEN
re stucco

+1

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul and his crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They were clean, fast and paid attention to details. They power washed, repaired stucco, caulked all joints, masked, used drop clothes everywhere and painted stucco and trim. All painted lines were sharp and clean. They didn’t even damage any roof tiles. Couldn’t be happier and I highly recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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California Coatings Painting Company, Inc.
4.9(
39
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eric Christensen, owner of California Coatings Painting Company, Inc., has done wonderful work for us on several different projects, including interior and exterior painting and also refinishing doors and trim. He is a highly skilled professional, who we also called in fix the incomplete or poorly done work of others. His attention to detail, patience, courtesy, friendliness, and amiable nature made him easy to work with. He also returned our phone calls and texts promptly and kept us informed as to his schedule. He arrived on time, every time, and left all work spaces clean and tidy. We would, without hesitation, recommend him to others, and we plan to request his services again in the future."
Windows
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Adhesion Painting
4.6(
38
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Geoff and his team were very meticulous, professional, experienced and really good people. We were very impressed with all the prep work done before the actual painting of the exterior was started. We highly, very highly recommend Adesion painting and plan to use them for future projects."
Ext. Stairwell Windows
Garage Door (Redwood)
Front Entry Gate
West Facing Door & Threshold
Redwood Windows 2x2

+56

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A&M Specialized Coatings, Inc.
4.9(
49
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Interior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The exterior painting of our home turned out gorgeous and we plan to work with Isidro, Luis, and their crew for the interior. They were always great to work with from our first call all the way through to completing the finishing touches."
Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AR Coatings, Inc.
4.7(
16
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"As a contractor, I have hired Alex and Ruben for numerous jobs over a 3-year period. The jobs they completed for me were interior drywall/painting, exterior stucco repairs/painting, power washing, fence and window wrap staining, garage slab epoxying, light carpentry work (baseboards, wall extensions, door casing, and fence repairs), LVP installation, and hanging barn doors. They always showed up on time ready to work, did excellent work, and most importantly were wonderful with my customers. Since moving back to Seattle I still have customers reaching out to me and am continuing to refer them to AR Coatings due to the excellent work and customer service they have always provided. I recommend Alex and Ruben for any job from the list above."
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Interior Painting questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can paint over old exterior paint, but success depends on the condition of the existing paint and proper surface preparation. If the previous coating is in good shape (not cracked, peeling, or flaky), you can paint over it with less prep work. However, for the most durable and professional-looking results, follow these key preparation steps:

  • Clean the Surface: Thoroughly clean the exterior to remove all dirt, grime, and mildew. A pressure washer can be very effective for this.

  • Scrape and Sand: If the old paint is peeling, cracked, or flaky, you must scrape off all loose paint. After scraping, sand the surface to create a smooth, even base for the new paint. Sanding is especially important for wood siding.

  • Apply Primer: Using a quality exterior primer is highly recommended. It ensures the new paint adheres properly, improves durability, and provides a uniform finish. If you are painting a lighter color over a dark one, a tinted primer will help cover the old color more effectively.

Some brands offer paint-and-primer-in-one products for convenience. Taking the time to prepare the surface properly will not only increase your home's curb appeal but also help protect your siding and extend its life.

A natural paint remover for metal is a solution of 16 parts water and one part baking soda or vinegar. When heated on your stovetop, these non-toxic household items combine into a highly effective solution that can be used to remove paint from small metal objects with tricky nooks and crannies.

You can remove powder coating with a chemical stripper, in a burn-off oven, or by sandblasting. Chemical strippers can remove most powder coatings in 20 minutes or less. But they are harsh and must be treated with care.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

If you’re painting your home or monitoring a job as it’s being completed, squash the issue ASAP if you notice paint is getting onto the roof. Keeping it clean is one of the keys to extending your roof’s life.

Removing latex paint before it dries is much easier and lowers the risk of damaging your shingles (more on that below). Simply spray the spot with a hose for one to two minutes to clear away the drying paint. In general, this is a good way to remove ugly stains from your roof without using chemicals.

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