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Top-Rated Interior painters in Malibu - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Jose's Painting
Jose's Painting
4.9(
108
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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 Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Immediately I knew Jose’s Painting would be the company to not only bring my home back to life, but would protect it to SUSTAIN the impact of future elements, due to the proposal that was written with extensive care as to HOW they were going to get the house back into shape and WHAT they were going to use. My home has not been painted or stuccoed since the early 80's it needed TLC. This FAMILY OWNED company makes you feel like you are part of the family. Jose aka “Pops” had extensive details of how to make the project come together, while his son Jose had the modern perspective of how to keep the project in current times. The foremen, Elvis explained every detail whenever we had questions or requests. Allen, Gochi, and Ozzy showed up everyday with professionalism and care. The whole team is trustworthy and relatable. I will NOT use any other painting/stucco/interior/exterior specialist for any future project. The care and detail the team provided went above and beyond. WORTH every penny! This one is for the WIN!"
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+67

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for CR Painting
CR Painting
4.8(
57
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+3 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removed a ton of wallpaper, painted our entire interior and refinished and painted our cabinets, Excellent customer service from start to finish. Immediate and excellent communication, extremely prompt (usually 10 minutes early), craftsmanship excellent- great team with great personalities to work with, takes pride in their work and attention to detail is exceptional!!! Price was very reasonable. Just finished today and I couldn t be happier! Now getting an estimate to have them do the exterior of our home! Thankyou Cesar and Francisco x2! ET from Fresno CA"
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Interior repaint
Interior
Interior wood floor stain

+159

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Berger's Painting
Berger's Painting
4.8(
430
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Berger's Painting provided exceptional service! They painted the entire interior of my home in 5 days - faster than expected. I gave the painting crew additional jobs to do and they did it beautifully, without complaint. The work crew was on time, friendly, professional, and did an excellent job. Bob Berger called me regularly to make sure that I was happy with their work. Their price was definitely reasonable. I would use them again!"
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+28

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Assurance Painting, Inc.
5.0(
36
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish Francisco & every member of his team were amazing. On time, professional, great communication & meticulous in their work. We have had a tough history with finding painting contractors who take pride in their work & do a beautiful job. This company is top notch. Hands down the best & the neatest painting company we ve ever worked with. Our home is lovely again. We would definitely use them for any additional painting needs!!"
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+58

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for CertaPro Painters® of Santa Monica
CertaPro Painters® of Santa Monica
4.7(
53
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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 Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The painting job went great.  The two painters, Lester and Carlos, showed up promptly at 8am each day and kept me informed regarding the work for the day.  The whole project took 3 days.  My main concern was for my master bedroom, which had some spots and wear and tear on the walls.  Lester addressed the issue with priming the walls and painting.  They helped me move furniture away from the walls and put it back after painting."
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+11

Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Rodriguez Paint & Finish, Inc
Rodriguez Paint & Finish, Inc
5.0(
22
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodriguez Paint and Finish came in and took a six year old paint job with a bunch of holes from different picture frame changes, peeling paint, incomplete patches, and two different colors as there was a decorative border and turned it into a dream room. I love dark colors and we got a accent wall with a dark color while the other color was a light paint, they complemented each perfectly. He was able to finish the job in a timely manner and provided us the extra paint for later touch ups(we have small children and things happen). I am very happy with the job and look forward to using the company for future projects."
finished product
cabinets and closets
interior repaint
exterior
interior painting

+236

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Plancheck Painting
Plancheck Painting
5.0(
24
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Diego and his team were very professional and time efficient. We had his company do interior and exterior work to set up our showroom. They completed a variety of projects and were accommodating to the few last-minute changes we had to make. I would highly recommend Plancheck Painting for your next project. Thanks Diego!"
paint stain
paint stain
stain paint
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stain

+17

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Interior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

DIY is possible with strippers or sanding, but professional services ensure efficiency and prevent surface damage.

Most projects take 1-5 days, depending on the area size, paint adhesion, and removal technique chosen.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

If you recently splashed paint on the wrong area of a wooden object, remove it with a solvent or caustic paint stripper. Some paint that has yet to dry may be removable by hand with coarse sandpaper or a plastic scraper. Another trick for removing dried-on paint is rubbing a dab of nail polish remover on the paint to remove it, but avoid touching the bare wood surface.

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