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Top-Rated Deck staining pros in San Marcos - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ortiz Quality Painting Services
Ortiz Quality Painting Services
4.8(
111
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Saul and his crew were extremely professional, on time and performed excellent work. They paid attention to details and finished on time! Saul communicated frequently and with accuracy on estimate of paint needed as well as time need to finish. I was very pleased with the quality of work as well as his very competitive price. I would highly recommend their work!"
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+43

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ben Lypps Painting
5.0(
25
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ben did a great job and his Customer Service skills are incredible. He gave us an estimate and was extremely thorough with his proposal. He is trustworthy and you could tell that immediately. He offered great advice on which paint type to use and price points. I kept thinking how Ben was definitely the right person for the job! Ben was timely, a diligent worker, polite, takes pride in his work and reputation. The total price was well worth the outcome, his pricing is very fair. He also noticed some caulking that needed to be done around a door frame and fixed that as well. We will be hiring Ben for any future painting jobs!!!"
Metal Overhead Garage Doors Before!
Completed!
Entry Door Ready To Be Painted!
Entry Door Complete!
Completed Shutters!

+13

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CG Pro Painting
5.0(
235
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were on a tight timeline to prepare a condo apartment for listing for sale. Painters from CG Pro Painting managed to work around the tight timeline and did fantastic work, including crack repairs and fixing ceiling stains due to recent flood. We believe their exceptional work and quality really helped with the sale. Would definitely recommend them to others!"
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Stairs
Exterior painting

+138

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
New Life Painting
4.9(
32
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent, on time every day, beautiful work, true professionals excellent communication everything completed exactly as described. Steve and his crew were a joy to work with. Need a painter? I highly recommend Steve and New Life Painting."
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 Bedroom- Red Accent
Elegant Dining Room
 After Initial Graining
Dining Room

+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Dynamic Pro Painter
Dynamic Pro Painter
5.0(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything from start to finish was amazing with this company. Had my entire exterior of my house painted as well as a huge deck attached to the back of my house. They helped me bring my house to life and made my dreams a reality. Communication with Marcos was great. The companies Employees worked fast, kept the house clean, and did an amazing job. Would definitely recommend to friends and family."
Bedroom Beofre
Bathroom Before
Bathroom After
Bedroom After
Before Picture

+18

Response time50 mins
Response rate95%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
159
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nile was prompt in providing the job estimate and answered all my questions quickly. He estimated the job would take two guys 1 day. Although his price was the highest of the 3 that I received. I thought paying 50% more than the next highest estimate would get me a better job. Not quite.
The two painters showed up on time on the appointed day and worked until the end of the day and then told me that the popcorn material they applied to the ceiling may not dry white in color. So, they will have to come back again a second day to repaint the patched ceiling areas. A few hours after they left, I noticed that the cinder block wall that was painted with special water resistant material started turning light brown in many spots meaning something was bleeding through. Nile said he didn't know the paint he got didn't have a stain blocker.
As a result, the cinderblock wall also needed to be repainted. I also noticed that parts of the cinder block wall were not adequately painted and the gray block wall was showing through the single coat of paint. Nile agreed that parts of the wall were ?thin?. He said he?ll have it covered up as stated in the scope work. One painter came back the second day and said because the special sealer paint he applied to wall, he will have to come back again on a 3rd day to put a finish coat on the newly treated areas. This surprise meant that I had to remove all the stored garage items out of the way again and park the cars outside for another night.
Early on the 3rd day, the painter was to arrive to finish the job at 7 am, but arrived late. The painter told me he was late because he was working on another paint job until 2am that morning. Guess that made it my problem.  Compared to other reviews of this company, my expectations for experience and work quality were not met. In this case, one doesn't always get what they paid for."
153 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for SD Pro Painting
SD Pro Painting
4.9(
25
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marco and his crew just finished painting the exterior of our house and power washing the roof. If we could give him 10 stars, we would! He does outstanding work with an eye for detail and no cutting corners. He kept excellent communication throughout the entire job. Marco and his crew were always on time and cleaned up after each day. Marco is a honest and hardworking guy, and his prices are very reasonable. We received a quote from another company, and it was quite a bit higher - even with the lowest quality of paint! (And the only way we found out about the paint quality was because of our own research). Marco explained and quoted us on different paints depending on what we preferred. He even lowered our price because he received an extra discount from the paint store!! In a nutshell, we highly recommend SD Pro Painting and will use them for any future painting projects."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for AR Coatings, Inc.
AR Coatings, Inc.
4.7(
16
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"As a contractor, I have hired Alex and Ruben for numerous jobs over a 3-year period. The jobs they completed for me were interior drywall/painting, exterior stucco repairs/painting, power washing, fence and window wrap staining, garage slab epoxying, light carpentry work (baseboards, wall extensions, door casing, and fence repairs), LVP installation, and hanging barn doors. They always showed up on time ready to work, did excellent work, and most importantly were wonderful with my customers. Since moving back to Seattle I still have customers reaching out to me and am continuing to refer them to AR Coatings due to the excellent work and customer service they have always provided. I recommend Alex and Ruben for any job from the list above."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Deck Staining FAQs, answered by experts

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years. 

It’s necessary for paint to completely dry before exposure to rain, and that drying time varies by the type of paint used. Oil-based paint takes 6 to 8 hours to dry on average, meaning that’s the minimum time needed between the last brush stroke and the first raindrop. Latex paint dries faster at around 1 hour, and acrylic paint is even quicker, usually drying in about 30 minutes. If rain is in the forecast, check the paint manufacturer's details before laying on a new coat. 

100% acrylic latex lasts the longest for most siding. Premium 100% acrylic products carry lifetime warranties against peeling, blistering, and fading. Match the grade to your surface and climate for the best lifespan.

It’s often best to spray on deck sealer. Sprayers can apply sealant more quickly and evenly than rolling while still enabling you to reach tight spaces. When using a sprayer, always use a low-pressure setting at a close distance to ensure an even application. Avoid using sprayers on windy days.

Choosing the right product involves understanding deck material, desired finish, and local weather conditions. Opt for high-quality, weatherproof formulations ensuring long-term durability and appearance retention.

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