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Jose's Painting
4.9(
108
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent Work and Outstanding Service! I found Jose Rosales Painting through Angi’s List and couldn’t be happier with the results. Jose provided a fair quote for painting our studio/garage and made the process effortless—I simply selected the paint color, and he handled the rest. The transformation was completed in just one day. The lead painter, also named Jose, was detail-oriented, meticulous, and courteous throughout the project. His professionalism and positive attitude made it clear he takes pride in his work. Our studio now looks sparkling clean and beautiful. I highly recommend Jose Rosales Painting and will definitely hire them for future projects. Thank you!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"
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+67

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rick Jamison Painting
5.0(
249
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Serving Montecito, 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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CB Paint and Decor, Inc
5.0(
29
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! I would highly recommend this company. I had the exterior of my home painted. The workmen were quiet, respectful and highly skilled. They did an incredibly thorough job with tremendous attention to detail. And they kept the work space impeccably clean. I have never been happier with a house painting experience!"
Painting - Exterior Project
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Painting - Exterior
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+64

Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Affordable Painting Company and Design
4.9(
50
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality workmanship throughout the project. Great attitudes when concerns or questions were presented to the painting crew. Always a "can do, no problem " response. I will enthusiastically recommend Affordable Painting to my family and friends."
Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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James White Painting
4.7(
91
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I left for work upon arrival of the painters(7 man crew). When I arrived home, they had finished approx. 95% of paint job. Mistakenly, they painted garage door white, and painted the accent wood on front door and landing white as well as back door. I pointed out their mistake & without any attitude, they promptly repainted the areas my selected color. The foreman also returned to touch up some areas that I requested. My aunt is going to have them paint a building for her and my son has an apartment building he plans to request Mr. White do the paint job."
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+37

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Paint & Finish, Inc
5.0(
22
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Serving Montecito, 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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Sanjuan Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sanjuan painting provides high quality, attention to detail, and fair prices. Lencho was always on time, flexible, and responsive to all of our communications and requests. I recommend Sanjuan painting for both interior and exterior painting. We are very pleased with their work!"
Mesa area
Ext painting
santa Inez
santa Inez
stacco

+161

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Straight Lines Painting
5.0(
12
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Kevin to paint two interior bedrooms while I was away on an international vacation, and he did an amazing job! From the beginning he offered highly competitive prices and clear communication that made it easy to set a date and time to have the work completed. Kevin stayed in touch and was highly responsive throughout the whole project, which took a lot of weight off my chest. The work was done to a high quality standard. I will definitely be calling him again for my painting needs"
Front Door
HVLP Sprayed polyurethane
Ornate decorative plants and birds
Exterior house repaint
Exterior house repaint

+14

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

Limewash and whitewash are two techniques used to give brick a light, matte finish, but they differ in composition, application, and permanence. The best choice depends on your aesthetic goals and the specific surface.

Composition

  • Limewash: A natural and environmentally friendly option made from limestone, water, and sometimes pigments. It is breathable and soaks into porous surfaces like brick.

  • Whitewash: Traditionally made from lime, water, chalk, and binders, but a similar look can be achieved with watered-down white paint. It is paint-based and sits on top of the surface.

Appearance and Finish

  • Limewash: Provides a natural, textured appearance that allows the brick's character to show through. It offers a more traditional finish.

  • Whitewash: Creates a softer, more opaque finish, often used for a rustic or shabby-chic style.

Application and Permanence

  • Limewash: Is semi-permanent and can be removed, making it a good choice if you might want to change the look in the future. It requires more skill to apply and cannot be used on previously painted brick.

  • Whitewash: Is a more permanent solution. It is more forgiving to apply and can be used on painted brick. However, because it sits on the surface, it can trap moisture.

Ultimately, if you want a breathable, natural, and reversible finish for unpainted brick, limewash is a great option. If you need a more permanent, opaque coating that can be applied over painted surfaces, whitewash is the better choice. Whitewashing may also be more economical, costing approximately $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.

Most gutter painting pros also specialize in complete home exterior painting. You may save by making your gutter painting part of the cost to paint the exterior of a house in its entirety. Many people have all parts of their home exterior painted simultaneously to keep everything looking equally fresh. Consider having walls, trim, porches, shutters, and doors painted as well.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

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