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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

"The Joses—Junior and Senior—along with the on-site manager, Elvis, took great care of us in painting our nearly 100 year old duplex home. They finished ahead of schedule and did a fantastic job following our more-complicated-than-usual historic painting plan. Our building looks so good that I have been asked by multiple neighbors who did the amazing paint job. I have referred all of them to Jose!"
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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
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."
Residential Exterior After
Condo Exterior After
Residential Accent Gate
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+11

Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Aldo & Etel Painting
Aldo & Etel Painting
4.9(
136
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Outstanding skill, speed and attention to detail. Aldo goes above and beyond. Aldo and his crew fit us in his schedule and finished the job of painting the interior our house four days before he said he would be able to. They are the best. We will definitely hire them again when it is time to stain our cupboards or for any other painting that needs to get done."
Cabinets
cabinets
Cabinets
Cabinets
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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
new doors stain
stain

+17

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Oscar Fine Painting
Oscar Fine Painting
5.0(
14
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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 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar was quick and responsive, his estimate was fair and reasonable, and his work was top quality. He painted four rooms for us over two days and we are very happy with the quality and excited to move into our new apartment. Thank you, Oscar!"
Framing
ADU
Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project

+19

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Interior Painting FAQs, 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.

Paint removal is a time-consuming job that can take anywhere from an hour for small surfaces, like a single stair banister, to multiple days for larger projects, like removing paint from wood siding. Expect to spend between five and 20 minutes per square foot. You can use chemical paint strippers to speed up the process, but be sure you use proper protective gear and take care to pick a product that’s suited for your material.

It’s best to use a slightly slower-working paint remover that is safer to use, such as mineral spirits, because the strongest spray paint removers are often also the most toxic. Many of these products contain dangerous chemicals, such as methylene chloride, which the EPA banned for most uses in April 2024 after it was established as a major carcinogen.

To remove paint from brick with vinegar, you can use the vinegar in much the same way you would paint stripper. However, vinegar needs significantly more time to soak into the paint. Apply the vinegar with a spray bottle, let it soak in, then scrub the paint's surface.

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.

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