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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

"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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+67

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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
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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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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
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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
new doors stain
stain

+17

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

The biggest issue with painting your interior walls with exterior paint isn’t the way the paint looks or performs—it’s the lack of ventilation. The higher quantities of VOCs in exterior paint will have a harder time dispersing in an enclosed space, so do everything you can to direct them out—like turning on a fan and opening your windows and doors. Afterward, you can simply prime and redo your walls with interior paint, and no one will know the difference.

Some homeowners have luck using pressure washers, but this only works for old or weaker concrete sealants and with very powerful pressure washers. You’ll get better results by pressure washing water-based sealants. However, it’s worth trying on any sealant if you’re hoping for the least toxic, least expensive, and most DIY-friendly option. To try this method, rent or buy the most powerful pressure washer you can find and take several passes at the concrete, completely pressure washing the entire area. You may need to repeat the process multiple times to see results.

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.

Yes, WD-40 can be used to remove dried paint, including spray paint, from surfaces like metal because it acts as a solvent. To use this method, spray enough WD-40 to completely cover the paint and let it sit for five to ten minutes. Afterward, gently scrub the area with a cloth to remove the paint. Be aware that this method might leave behind a greasy film that can attract dirt.

Yes. It's another reason many people choose to use the spray over an adhesive, as they can change patterns or remove it entirely with ease if they choose. You can use acetone with a rag or a vinegar and water solution (1/2 cup of vinegar to 12 ounces of water) with a cloth to help you scrub away frosted spray glass. NEVER mix these two methods together, though, and always work in a well-ventilated area.

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