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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

"We got the exterior of our house painted and I can’t even believe it’s the same house. Very happy with the work done especially since it is a older home that needed a lot of TLC. Saul communicated with us constantly and even followed up with us after the job was done for touch ups we missed the first time. Great service!"
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+43

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 is an excellent painter. He is very detailed and he is sensitive to work around interior issues, such as furniture moving , vacuuming after sanding, and taping. He is very prompt, considerate, and thorough. You will be pleased with his performance."
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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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The Painting Company, LLC
4.7(
83
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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 (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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"It went great. I was so nervous about picking the right color since our house was white and we wanted a change. We gave him a sample color from a blue house that we had seen and liked. Joey matched the sample and gave us 3 additional similar colors to compare. Then we changed our mind and picked totally different colors including grey, tan, and yellow. Joey was so helpful and patient. He got the new samples and put them on the house. We finally decided to go with out original blue sample and gave him the go ahead. His company painted the house and fence and it looks great! The neighbors have given us several compliments on the new color of the house and fence.
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%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."
 Before- Painted Door
 Bedroom- Red Accent
Elegant Dining Room
 After Initial Graining
Dining Room

+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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."
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+18

Response time50 mins
Response rate95%
Recommended by97%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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for SD Pro Painting
SD Pro Painting
4.9(
24
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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

"If you want painters that are very considerate, hardworking and are very reasonably priced, then look no further. Do yourself a favor and at least meet Marco Reyes to get a quote. We are so glad that we did and went with SD Pro Painting. Marco has great communication and always asks before assuming on the project. They not only painted the exterior of our house, but they also replaced several wood trim sections that were in extremely bad shape (which we knew about), prior to painting. They also did many extras that we did not ask for or expected, i.e., buying new and attaching address numbers to the house, cutting up the old trim they removed and cutting down a bush for us that we were not able to complete. We have never had such a wonderful experience with a contractor. They were a blessing, and we will always recommend them to our friends and family. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did. They are wonderful!!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. Oil-based or water-based sealants soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains—available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors—add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.

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

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