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Avatar for King of the Painters Inc
King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"For anyone who needs a recommendation. King of Painters!!! We live in a log home outside of Julian that has never been finished the way it should until now. The quality work, people, and professionalism are as outstanding as their final product."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Adhesion Painting
Adhesion Painting
4.6(
38
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a General Contractor, finding subcontractors that are licensed, reliable and do what they say is difficult. You want them to leave a good impression on your job site. Geoff and his company, Adhesion Painting are one of those. They have the highest level of integrity, professionalism and besides that, do an excellent job everytime."
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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Golden State Paint Service
5.0(
12
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+6 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

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Ortiz Quality Painting Services
Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+5 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul did a great job at a fair price. Job took longer than he originally estimated, but we had beige and browns for wall colors the job required 3 coats of paint vs. the two he anticipated at the onset of the job. Additionally, we have a great room with 32’ ceiling which took over a week alone to paint. Total job was apps. 3,700-3,800 sq ft. Saul and his helper we’re very courteous and worked diligently."
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+43

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ECO Painting
4.8(
95
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 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

Response time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for CG Pro Painting
CG Pro Painting
5.0(
235
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were on a tight timeline to prepare a condo apartment for listing for sale. Painters from CG Pro Painting managed to work around the tight timeline and did fantastic work, including crack repairs and fixing ceiling stains due to recent flood. We believe their exceptional work and quality really helped with the sale. Would definitely recommend them to others!"
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Stairs
Exterior painting

+138

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Avatar for Dynamic Pro Painter
Dynamic Pro Painter
5.0(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company is a family business. As soon as you meet Marcos you can tell he understands exactly what the customer needs. Marcos, his brother Ruben, and Diego gave us the neatest paint job possible. Their attention to details is amazing. They took the greatest care painting most of the inside of our house while we lived in it. At all times they treated us and our home with respect instead of a construction site. Donâ t hesitate to hire them for your paint job, youâ ll get a good deal of value for your money on every level."
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+18

Response time50 mins
Response rate95%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

Yes, you can paint a chain-link fence, but you don’t want to use spray paint. With the spray method, you’ll be losing a majority of your product to the air, given the size of the gaps in chain-link fences. Instead, use a paintbrush for your fence posts and a paint roller for the wire.

You can paint an old wooden fence, but make sure first to do a deep clean (ideally with a pressure washer) and inspect the fence for any existing damage. Painting over dirt and debris will cause your paint to peel. Once you’ve cleaned and repaired any minor issues, use a primer and high-quality satin paint.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

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