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Interior painting makes for a doable DIY project. You can save some money and get a real sense of accomplishment by doing this yourself. And, with the right prep work – covering, taping and scraping – it’s fairly forgiving. But it takes a lot of time to move furniture, tape trim, prep the surface and cover your floor, let alone apply the actual paint. Instead, save yourself the time and hassle and find a <a href="https://www.homeadvisor.com/near-me/interior-painters/" target="_blank">local interior painter</a>. Leave exterior painting to the pros. Not only do you need to worry about the type and quality of the paint, you’ll also likely need a ladder and considerably more prep work. You’ll likely need additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly a paint sprayer. It’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Talk to a <a href="https://www.homeadvisor.com/near-me/exterior-painters/" target="_blank">local exterior house painter</a> about your project.

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Painters usually price a job by the square feet of the project. Sometimes they’ll include flat fees for fixed expenses, like overhead and permits.

We make finding a painter easy. Simple use our directory to find a painter. Here you can browse local pros, check their reviews and do your first screening without ever having to call. We’ve also prescreened all the pros for you, to give you peace of mind.

Interior painting makes for a doable DIY project. You can save some money and get a real sense of accomplishment by doing this yourself. And, with the right prep work – covering, taping and scraping – it’s fairly forgiving. But it takes a lot of time to move furniture, tape trim, prep the surface and cover your floor, let alone apply the actual paint. Instead, save yourself the time and hassle and find a local interior painter.

Leave exterior painting to the pros. Not only do you need to worry about the type and quality of the paint, you’ll also likely need a ladder and considerably more prep work. You’ll likely need additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly a paint sprayer. It’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Talk to a local exterior house painter about your project.

Do your research. Understand what to expect and what to look for in a pro. Look at paint types, prices and costs.
1. Interior home painting costs $1,000-$2,800
2. Exterior painting costs $1,700-$4,100
3. Painting a ceiling costs $150-$350
4. Painting cabinets costs $350-$1,200
5. Trim painting costs $500-$1,500
6. Calculate paint coverage
Call pros for site inspections and estimates. Always get three to five estimates.
Check references, compare quotes, look at past work. After you have estimates in hand, do one final pass to compare the contractors.
Sign a contract with the pro of your choice. You might need to make a down payment, usually 25% to 50% of the total project cost to cover material costs, but not all pros require this. Don’t pay for the entire project upfront.

A complete inspection. Each pro takes a walk around your home to evaluate the condition of your current paint, the size of the job and any obstacles for accessing the site. They do this to see how much prep work they’ll need and estimate how long the job will take. The more thorough the inspection, the more accurate the quote.
Color consultation. Expect each contractor to have varying color options and suggestions. However, you have the final say.
Listen to the pro – they’re experts after all – but don’t get pushed into a color combination or finish type that you don’t want. Understand the different exterior paints or interior paint choices before your pro arrives.
A rough estimate or complete quote. Finishing contractors vary here. Usually, they can quote straightforward projects on the spot. But some may need to take it back to their shop to run numbers and give you a detailed estimate with costs broken out. Neither method is better than the other, but just make sure to get multiple quotes.

How long have you been in business? A long business history helps you avoid shoddy companies. It’s hard for a service business to stay in business if they don’t do good work.
Are you licensed and insured? Not all states require a license for painting homes, but many do. Always use one that’s insured.
Do you belong to any professional organizations? You’ll find many online, like the Painting Contractors Association or the Finishing Contractors Association?
Do you have other work I can look at? Always check a portfolio or, in the case of painters, it’s better to look at work they did a few years ago to see how well it’s held up.
How long will the job take? Get a rough estimate but get it in writing.
How many people are in your crew? This is especially important if you work remotely. More people generally means more noise, but they’ll be done faster.
Will I be in the way if I’m home during the painting? You usually won’t be in the way, but this question helps you understand what to expect while they’re working. They’ll need to lay down coverings and do a lot of prep work.
Do you guarantee your work? Never hire a painter who doesn’t guarantee their work. This often means they’ll rush the prep work, since peeling never happens right away.
What type of paint do you use, and how long is it rated to last? Different rooms need different paint and the exterior needs exterior paint. It comes in different grades with different guaranteed lifetimes.
Can you supply a written estimate and contract? Never use a painter who isn’t willing to put his work in writing.

Recent Job Requests for Painting Contractors in San Diego, CA

Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/06/24
Location: Home/Residence
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 3 - 4 rooms
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living spaces (Bedroom, Hallways, Living Room, etc.)
Comment: Two bedrooms and a living room. Craftsman style with white crown molding, baseboards, door frames, and doors. We will use a different color paint for each room, and white for the trim.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/06/24
Location: Home/Residence
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 1 - 2 rooms
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/05/24
Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
What do you want to paint?: More than half of the home exterior (3-4 sides)
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/04/24
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
Features to be painted/stained: Furniture/object
Material type: Wood
Comment: I bought 4 barstools. The color and description of the wood said and looked like gray. The website color said Antique gray. When we assembled one and took it to the apt., it was actually green. I love the stool but the color doesn’t work.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
Location: Home/Residence
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 5+ rooms
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Location: Home/Residence
Where remove paint: Exterior walls/trim
Kind of material: Brick
Kind of paint: Paint
Comment: Hello, We have exterior brick paint which needs to stripped.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Location: Business
Comment: Yogurt shop painting
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Location: Home/Residence
Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and unoccupied
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 5+ rooms
Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Kitchen
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)
Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living spaces (Bedroom, Hallways, Living Room, etc.)
Comment: small bungalow, will be mostly all white, some blue on ceilings & in small bathrooms. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 walk-in closet, living room & kitchen: 720sq ft
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Location: Home/Residence
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Location: Home/Residence
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 1 - 2 rooms
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
Square Footage: Under 1500 sqft
Surface Material: Stucco
Number of Stories: One story
What do you want to paint?: More than half of the home exterior (3-4 sides)
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Features to be painted/stained: Interior door(s)
Features to be painted/stained: Other
Location: Business
Comment: Just wanted to get a few quotes for our building interior touchup. thanks
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Location: Home/Residence
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 3 - 4 rooms
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
Comment: Hello. Some walls and ceiling have dark navy color. I need the whole condo painted white. 640 sq foot 1b/1ba
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Location: Home/Residence
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 3 - 4 rooms
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
Comment: Hello. Some walls and ceiling have dark navy color. I need the whole condo painted white. 640 sq foot 1b/1ba
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/01/24
Reason for Cable: 3
Location: Home/Residence
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 1 - 2 rooms
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 01/31/24
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
Location: Home/Residence
What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
How many rooms do you want to paint?: 1 - 2 rooms
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 01/31/24
House Occupancy: Furnished and occupied
Painting Needs:: Walls and ceilings
Rooms to be Painted: Bathroom(s)
Rooms to be Painted: Bedroom(s)
Rooms to be Painted: Kitchen
Rooms to be Painted: Living areas
Rooms to be Painted: Hallways
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 01/31/24
Desired Completion Date: Urgent (1-2 days)
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
Check off each feature that will need to be painted/stained. (Check all that apply).: Interior door(s)
Comment: I hired a handyman to sand and paint a bathroom door. He didn’t sand it, painted over parts of old paint. It’s uneven and lumpy. I would like to see if you can repair it.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 01/30/24
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
Square Footage: I don't know

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