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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 were very satisfied with the work that was performed by Saul and his very hard working crew. They spent long hours on the job location each day. Saul pays a great deal of attention to detail and customer satisfaction. The first week was mainly preparation that was well done. The second week was with extreme dedication by Saul and his workers to deliver a fantastic result as far as the painting is concerned. He has a pleasant personality to work with a strong determination to make the customer happy. I would definitely hire him again, and refer others to him. Keep up the great work Saul! Ken J, Oceanside"
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+43

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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%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

"This was an exemplary and professional job. The staff, painters, carpenters and managers were on the job until complete. Constant contact, updates and suggestions. Ernesto, Alberto and Gian were central to the success of this project. They truly are King of the Painters, bar non. Hard workers, diligent worker and professional workers. Work well together and helped each other achieve maximum performance and effect. My wife and I loved the end results and so do my neighbors. Thank you, The King of Painters, a job well done!"
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+12

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

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."
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

Credit card accepted

"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."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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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

"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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You’ll need to wait until the surface is completely dry, which can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours under optimal conditions. The waiting period depends on several factors, including the type of siding and the weather conditions. Trying to paint before the surface is completely dry can trap moisture under the paint, leading to bubbling, blistering, and mold growth.

Yes, it's a good idea to sand the wall with fine-grit sandpaper after spackling, especially if you plan on painting. You can do this by hand or using a sander, but the idea is to ensure the spackle is flush with the wall. Sanding will give your wall a smooth, uniform finish and help your paint and wallpaper stay put.

Yes, pressure-treated wood can occasionally turn green due to certain preservatives, such as copper-based chemicals, used during the treatment process. These chemicals react with the wood, creating a greenish tint. The good news? It's temporary, and the color will fade over time. Staining or painting can also help hide any unwanted hues.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

Yes, they provide design insights that enhance space utility and visual appeal.

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