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Avatar for Jose's Painting
Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose’s Painting team were very professional and delivered! I appreciated Jose for being prompt for the walk through. Also he did a good job sizing up the work and giving me a work schedule. The team followed through on the work and did an excellent job. Once we agreed on the work plan, they stuck to it. Each day they arrived to work early and went straight to work. At the end of each day they cleaned up and put away their tools and paint. They were very respectful of our property and complied with special requests we had. The painting was very good!!! They did excellent Prep work on my home, which is wood and has wrought Iron work, which made the house look like new. The wrought iron is smooth and looks like new. The work on the wood was well done, there was quite a bit of exposed wood, but they took the time to address all of it and made it look new. The interior was well done again, the extra time spent prepping was key for a terrific finished look. I have a few more projects coming up and I would definitely call them back."
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Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Custom Painting & Decorating Inc. is a family-owned and operated business serving Orange County & Southern California with top-tier residential and commercial painting and remodeling services. Led by Cristina and Cesar Muñoz, we bring over a decade of experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction to every project. From interior and exterior painting to drywall and trim work, we transform spaces with high-quality craftsmanship. Whether it be repainting your home or turning over your apartment unit. Our mission is to exceed client expectations while enhancing the beauty and value of their homes and properties. Contact us today for a free estimate and experience the Custom Painting & Decorating difference!

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FOREST PAINTING & REMODELING
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Daniel and his crew did an excellent job painting portions of the exterior of our house (trim, facial, siding, etc.). Both Daniel and Santos were cooperative and easy to work with. They focused on customer care and communication in addition to doing a professional job painting. We are very pleased with the overall outcome. We highly recommend Forest Painting!"
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+40

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
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James White Painting
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent from start to finish. showed up on time to provide a great quote for painting the entire outside of our house and garage, stucco, trim, security bars and gate. Work was done promptly and professionally. Followed up on minor corrections requested right away. Great customer service."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Cesar has worked for us before . He team painted our garage. We had our house repiped with 66 holes throughout the house. His team of worked quickly but very detailed in all they painted. The baseboards were razor sharp. No bleeding from wall paint( as my previous painter did ) Cesar s team fixed it and were neat and professional. Made my day. Attention to detail and cleanliness. I will use Cesar for all my painting going forward. His CS is above reproach and his prices are reasonable. He is top notch !!!!"
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Exterior Painting

+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A. KEITH, INC.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a family owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service to meet each client’s needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate in a professional manner. Our reputation is built on service, safety, and quality—no matter how large or small the job. 💸💰 Minimum job $1,500

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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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IM Painting, Inc.
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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"I M Painting had to match the existing stain and finish on our cabinets with new raw oak. i had a few companies turn down the job because they could not assure us of a color match. I M Painting matched it with perfection. what a great job, and I am so proud of my new kitchen. thanks I M Painting Thank You"
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Best Western Casablanca Inn
custom gray kitchen cabinets
custom gray tone cabinet refinishing
interior staining painting

+129

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Rubens Painting Contractors, Inc.
4.5(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Ruben's to paint the exterior of my house after receiving a competitive estimate. We met with Ruben on day 1 and he walked us thru the timeline based on the work needed. He was on time and under budget and left the outside in better shape then when they arrived. Ruben was hands on and attentive every step of the way, letting me know what they were doing, from applying primer to my deck to repairing stucco and wood trim. I couldn't give him a higher recommendation"
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

To make sure the paint won’t bubble as you apply it, make sure to paint on a day that’s cooler than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature is too high, the paint won’t dry evenly, which can result in bubbles forming on the surface. Another way to prevent paint from bubbling is to clean the walls, apply primer, and let everything dry completely before you begin.

Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. Oil-based or water-based sealants soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains—available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors—add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

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