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Top-Rated Painters in Malibu - Updated Nov 2026

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

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Jose's Painting L.A. I contracted with them to paint my 2.5 story craftsman home with a lot of detail and they did a beautiful job. I loved the fact that I received a fast itemized quote so I knew exactly what to expect. The workers were all professional and courteous. Also the work area was cleaned up everyday before they left. I would definitely use them again."
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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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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+6 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cesar was very good at communicating and was helpful every step of the way. He takes pride in his work and aims to please. I am very happy with the end result. He painted my home exterior last year, and now I had my interior done as well. I have recommended him to friends, and he was recommended to me by several friends. That says a lot!"
Exterior repaint
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Interior
Interior wood floor stain

+159

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Rick Jamison Painting
5.0(
249
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sometimes, when a company makes a mistake you find out if that company stands behind their work and if they are made up of people with integrity. Back in April 2021, I called the company that installed my beautiful cedar wood garage doors to recommend someone to restain them. I trust the garage door company because they did a spectacular job installing the custom doors. He recommended Rick Jamison Painting (RJP), who has good Yelp reviews. Rick came right out right away and gave me a quote. Once the pricing was set, we made an appointment for his workers to do the job. But, not long after, I was scratching my head as the doors were looking dry and brittle. Rick came back out and determined that another coat would solve the problem. I had to pay more, but I didn't care because I really wanted my doors to look nice. After the second time they stained it, which was in June, OMG, the stain started to bubble. Feeling really confused and somewhat angry, I almost wanted to cry . So, Rick sent his son out to look at it. They came back out at the end of August and completely fixed everything. Now my garage doors look brand new again! RJP will have my business to maintain the doors from now on. I love my garage doors; they are beautiful. They look brand new! Best of all, I can honestly tell my neighbors and friends whom to use to stain and refinish their wood garage doors, because RJP absolutely stood behind their work. P.S. Two neighbors on my street came up to me and said the guys who did my doors were artists. They asked for their numbers."
Custom Garage Door Tustin, Ca.
Finished Kitchen
Finished Dining Room
Stained Handrailing
Exterior Home Painting

+20

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Assurance Painting, Inc.
5.0(
36
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 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 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

"My husband and I hired Aldo to paint our daughter and son in laws newly purchased 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse in Newhall, Ca. This was a house warming gift for the kids as they are new home owners. We live in Arizona. Aldo was easy to talk to and easy to work with. Aldo and his crew started on time, did a fantastic job on the walls, ceilings, floor boards, doors, trim and the brick fireplace front. They textured the awful looking ceilings and even took some popcorn ceilings off in the closets and textured them as well. My daughter and son in law decided to have them paint the kitchen cabinets for an additional cost. Aldo even removed all the painted over kitchen cabinet hardware. He cleaned it up and reinstalled it all onto the newly painted cabinets. The kitchen cabinets and hardware look brand new. Every surface in the house looks great! Definitely would hire them again!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

When applying multiple coats, wait four to six hours for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.

You should repaint your fence every 1 to 3 years, depending on the appearance of wear and tear. Weather and usage will factor into how often you should paint another coat on your fence. If you need to replace a few fence boards or posts, you may want to consider repainting the fence to help protect the rest of the fence as well as the new pieces against damage and deterioration from being exposed to the elements.

Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.

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