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Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul and his crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They were clean, fast and paid attention to details. They power washed, repaired stucco, caulked all joints, masked, used drop clothes everywhere and painted stucco and trim. All painted lines were sharp and clean. They didn’t even damage any roof tiles. Couldn’t be happier and I highly recommend them."
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+43

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ironwood Finishes
5.0(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ironwood was amazing, great customer service. Super friendly and outstanding craftsmanship. I would definitely recommend Ironwood to anyone, and will certainly use them again!"
Drywall Work
Interior Work
Interior Work
New Stairs Finished
Ironwood Finishes

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden State Paint Service
5.0(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional, job was done on time, we are completely satisfied. Definitely would have any painting done by this company in the future. Roger King"
Repainted porch and railing
Front entry before power wash, paint and stain
Painting - Exterior Project
New color
Painting - Interior Project

+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CG Pro Painting
5.0(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used CG PRO PAINTING SERVICES 5 or 6 times for paint and stain projects from exterior trim, fences, interior windows, and ceiling renovations. Several different crews have been involved and all were pleasant, fast, productive, and clean ... the quality was always excellent. Starting on schedule has been a minor issue."
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Stairs
Exterior painting

+138

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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The Painting Company, LLC
4.7(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I waited to do this review because I wanted to be objective about the job. The quality of the paint job in the end was very good. The sales person was great. Unfortunately, getting the painting done on the house was not so smooth. It was supposed to be about ten days, it lasted 15 days. The painters arrived late and left early. They blocked my driveway, painted the garage door that was supposed to be stained, left full trash bags in the side yard for days, kept telling me my house was the biggest house most complicated house they had ever painted and worked on their cars in my driveway and at the curb. I am sure I am missing something. The job was understaffed and about 40% more expensive than other quotes."
Exterior Project
Ocean Beach Exterior
Commercial Building Exterior
Garage Epoxy Flooring
Interior Painting

+121

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was outstanding. This company does whatever it takes to satisfy the customer. They were worth every penny spent. They got us on their schedule quickly and finished the job very fast. This is the company you want for your painting needs they are professional and stand by their work. I do not normally leave reviews but these guys deserve it. I would/will use this company again."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
159
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nile Schmidt is a true professional. I had him paint the outside and inside of a rehab I purchased in late 2008. Almost 1 decade later and the paint job has held up very, very well as I had a contractor over recently who thought the work had been done in the last 2 years (prompting me to write this review). Nile is great and easy to work with and his team is prompt and meticulous. If you want quality work done in a timely fashion at a reasonable price, I can't recommend anyone better than Nile and The Painting Company!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Painting by Bello
4.9(
47
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jorge is a perfectionist! Painted our entire home interior and twice stained our exterior deck. Super attention to detail and pointing out things I didnâ t even ask for. Kept exactly to his estimate. Knowledgeable about products and options. Pleasant to have in our home. Even cleaned our chandelier for us! I have already recommended Jorge Bello to friends, and will use his services again for sure."
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
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Exterior painting

+156

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Deciding whether to stain or paint a pool deck depends on your budget, desired look, and the deck's material. Both options can work. Paint offers a wider variety of color options, provides excellent water resistance, and can last longer. However, it requires a primer and can eventually fade or peel. Stain is often cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates the wood for a more natural look and longer-lasting finish. It also has great water resistance. The downsides are fewer color options and the need for a sealant. The choice can also depend on the deck material; for example, staining may be a better option for concrete as it bonds well and lasts longer than paint.

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

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