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Avatar for Jose's Painting
Jose's Painting
4.9(
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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 Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I recommend this company without any hesitation. I have very high standards which few people can meet. However, Jose and his team did it! I would come home after work and magically another room was painted with much attention to detail, the area absolutely clean, and my furniture/decorations back in their exact same spot. They were also very helpful in providing color suggestions. Everyone in the crew was excellent. "No" is not in their vocabulary. They even helped with carpentry. They are fair and did not nickel and dime me."
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+67

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Berger's Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job of painting the interior of the house, including covering the old and new patched areas with texture, creating a beautiful interior walls. They also painted the decking of the balconies and the railing. The interior looks like a new home. They did a great job and I would use them again and recommend them to anyone."
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+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Eagle View Remodeling - Ventura County
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! An honest contractor who responds immediately. After looking at my concrete situation, he identified the problem and recommended a quick, inexpensive DIY solution. Great to see honest, sincere people still are out there."
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+30

Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Paint & Finish, Inc
5.0(
22
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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 Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as informed as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n(805)302-1975

finished product
cabinets and closets
interior repaint
exterior
interior painting

+236

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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James White Painting
4.7(
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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 Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent from start to finish. showed up on time to provide a great quote for painting the entire outside of our house and garage, stucco, trim, security bars and gate. Work was done promptly and professionally. Followed up on minor corrections requested right away. Great customer service."
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+37

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Straight Lines Painting
5.0(
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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 Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company, with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior, residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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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Sanjuan Painting
5.0(
22
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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 Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Florencio and his son Orlando are very professional and paid attention to detail. They are very knowledgeable about the various products and use best practices for painting prep. I am very pleased and impressed with the the work they did on my wood decks."
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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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you’ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.

You don’t necessarily have to remove all the old paint before repainting your deck, but it’s best to remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish. Prioritize scraping off loose, peeling, or flaking paint, and sand down rough areas to create a smooth surface for the new paint to bond with.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

Satin paint is generally considered a better choice for woodwork—including trim, baseboards, cabinets, and doors—than flatter finishes like eggshell or matte. Its soft sheen enhances architectural details and stands up well to frequent cleaning and daily wear. Compared to eggshell and matte finishes, satin is more durable for high-touch areas because it is less porous and doesn't absorb dirt as easily. Matte finishes, in particular, are prone to scuffs and are harder to clean, making them less practical for surfaces like doors and cabinets.

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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