Top 10 House Painters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Evergreen Construction Group
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
"The crew was very professional and did a great job from start to finish. Clean-up was also done well. The project manager, Ahron was also responsive and Julie - best sales girl n designer was very good at follow-through. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend them and would not hesitate...Read more about Evergreen Construction Group
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"The crew was very professional and did a great job from start to finish. Clean-up was also done well. The project manager, Ahron was also responsive and Julie - best sales girl n designer was very good at follow-through. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend them and would not hesitate...Read more about Evergreen Construction Group
Porch Pro Headshot Mozo Painting
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
"Jorge does a great job the first time and is a trustworthy painter to hire. We have used him twice now and have been very pleased with his work and price. Our whole family has used him at their homes and we continue to tell our friends and coworkers about him. Highly recommend!"
100% response rate
"Jorge does a great job the first time and is a trustworthy painter to hire. We have used him twice now and have been very pleased with his work and price. Our whole family has used him at their homes and we continue to tell our friends and coworkers about him. Highly recommend!"
Porch Pro Headshot SaveCal
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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Porch Pro Headshot Veeto Painting
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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At Veeto Painting we don't take a one-size-fits-all approach to our customers' requirements. Instead we work closely with you to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the outcome of your project. Your happiness is how we rate the success of our business.
At Veeto Painting we don't take a one-size-fits-all approach to our customers' requirements. Instead we work closely with you to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the outcome of your project. Your happiness is how we rate the success of our business.
Porch Pro Headshot Major Painting
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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"I am a commercial property manager and use Major Painting for all our tenant improvement painting and maintenance. Peter is a pleasure to work with. His crew is very professional and I never have any complaints about the work they do."
"I am a commercial property manager and use Major Painting for all our tenant improvement painting and maintenance. Peter is a pleasure to work with. His crew is very professional and I never have any complaints about the work they do."
Porch Pro Headshot Nava's Painting
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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The right professional painting company can make all the difference. Painting is more labor intensive than many people think as there are many steps involved in the process. Painting an entire building, for instance, isn't necessarily an easy task. First of all, it's big; having just one painter ass...Read more about Nava's Painting
The right professional painting company can make all the difference. Painting is more labor intensive than many people think as there are many steps involved in the process. Painting an entire building, for instance, isn't necessarily an easy task. First of all, it's big; having just one painter ass...Read more about Nava's Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Fortino Islas Painting
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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Fortino Painting is a full-service painting company for interior, exterior, residential, and commercial projects in the greater Orange County area. Our employees are fully trained and certified to complete every project with superior skill and professionalism. To give our clients the best results po...Read more about Fortino Islas Painting
Fortino Painting is a full-service painting company for interior, exterior, residential, and commercial projects in the greater Orange County area. Our employees are fully trained and certified to complete every project with superior skill and professionalism. To give our clients the best results po...Read more about Fortino Islas Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Faith quality painting
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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We are a full service licensed, bonded & insured paint contracting business that serves all throughout so. Cal. With close to 15 years of painting experience.
We are a full service licensed, bonded & insured paint contracting business that serves all throughout so. Cal. With close to 15 years of painting experience.
Porch Pro Headshot ECC
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
E Conservation Construction is a family oriented construction company helping families like you. We specialize in rejuvenating homes. ECC wants to help you achieve the goals you have set for your home. We have a professional staff including engineers and architects to help you with your home impro...Read more about ECC
E Conservation Construction is a family oriented construction company helping families like you. We specialize in rejuvenating homes. ECC wants to help you achieve the goals you have set for your home. We have a professional staff including engineers and architects to help you with your home impro...Read more about ECC
Porch Pro Headshot RDG ROOFING
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita Painters

202045

Jorge is incredibly accommodating and efficient. I have a very busy schedule and every time he’s done work for me he was willing to squeeze me in and complete the job quickly. His attention to detail is impeccable. The last job he did for me was painting ...

- Jennilyn Canon
207496

Jorge has done commercial and residential jobs for me and does a excellent job. He is very detailed with his work. Definitely recommend for any type of paint work done.

- Edgar Navarro
202267

I cannot say enough good things about this company. I hired them to paint the entire interior of my home and they did an amazing job. There was ceiling repair that needed done and it looks amazing. They made sure to cover my furniture and floors and took ...

- Bridget Rivas
202282

We had Jorge come out and paint our house about a year ago. He did a great job. Very reasonable and flexible to our schedule. He worked alone but it didn’t feel like that since he was so quick. Tapped everything up great. No overspray. At the time we co...

- Tawni Alarid
204049

Jorge is an excellent painter. He did a beautiful job in my house, fast and great price. He is very pleasant to be around. I recommend him for any paint project you have. We are very pleased 😀💯👍

- Masayo Henderson
202122

Hello I have known Jorge for over 10 years and he has done many jobs for me from painting, fixing appliances, and other many other handy man things......He is my GO TO GUY! He is reasonable with his pricing and gets the job done and he is fast......I wou...

- Kelly Collins
67276

Kitchen ceiling&wall,bathroom feeling patch& paint. Bedroom ceilinf ceiling&wall water damage and paint. He was very kindness& forpect paint. Thank you..!

- Hee Yang
69751

Adrian and his crew did great job on my mom house. They were very professional and they did really amazing interior painting job. Highly recommend.

- Daniela Zagonska
631395

Worst experience ever! Asked for a quote on garage flooring + shelving. Ori comes out to look at the place and give me an estimate. I tell him again I need epoxy floors and shelving and he says something to the effect of you need to do your own shelving. ...

- Raj K.
637137

I am very disappointed on their service. The patio cover was installed in the wrong area. The owner is very unreasonable, they would not fix their mistake and expect to get pay more to fix it. Unbelievable. The sales person will not answer his phone. He t...

- Erik Kennedy
636782

These guys are a joke. They do poor work that falls apart after less than 6 months. We hired Evergreen Construction Group to do a full remodel of our backyard because we thought they were a decent hardworking business. They hire cheap subcontractors who a...

- Valerie Parker
631661

Scammed an old lady for her money. They replaced 2 pieces of wood, painted over old gutters and rotten wood. Who charges $8,500 for pressure washing house? Concrete and driveway not even cleaned at all. They hired two random dudes from Home Depot come pai...

- Elisa Padilla

Everything You Need to Know About Rancho Santa Margarita House Painters

How do I know that I found the right Painter in Rancho Santa Margarita for my painting services project?

Finding the right painter for your project can be stressful.... when you don't search with Porch. We've pulled together everything you need to know about Painting Services in Rancho Santa Margarita so you can have some peace of mind before starting your project.

Here’s what you need to know to choose the right painter in Rancho Santa Margarita:

  • Are they properly licensed? Rancho Santa Margarita has 14 licensed Painters Pros.
  • Are they BBB accredited? 2 pros in Rancho Santa Margarita are.
  • Check if they are they BBB rated: 10 are A-rated in Rancho Santa Margarita.
  • Is the quality worth the price? Make sure to find the painter that can deliver the quality you're looking for, without going way over your budget. Don't forget that every job is going to be different.
  • Speak with them over the phone: Contact multiple painters pros to see if you’re on the same page when it comes to your project.

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Rancho Santa Margarita has 50 painter professionals that can help you with your painting services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific painters-pros in Rancho Santa Margarita.

I’m searching for Painters servicing my zip code in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Many painters provide service to multiple zip codes in and around Rancho Santa Margarita. Browse through a sample of the Painters in Rancho Santa Margarita below to find the right professional in your area for your project. Remember to contact each of these professionals individually to ask about their prices, recent successful painting services jobs, how they bill, and what licenses or permits they have or will have to get for your job:

  • Newman Painting:
    • Service Area Zip Code: 92603
  • Custom Painting:
    • Service Area Zip Code: 92614
  • Custom Coating Restoration:
    • Service Area Zip Code: 91768 and 92698

If you weren't able to find the right painter company that services your Rancho Santa Margarita zip code, don't worry. Try contacting the company directly to ask them what surrounding areas they also service near Rancho Santa Margarita.

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Porch Pro Headshot J R A painting inc
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JRA Paint is a company that has commercial and residential experience, we are insured and qualified to perform your project.
JRA Paint is a company that has commercial and residential experience, we are insured and qualified to perform your project.
Porch Pro Headshot Max Equity Now Construction Company
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
My focus is quality craftsmanship so I do not cut corners. Some of my competitors may be cheaper, but I will take the time to make sure you’re happy.
My focus is quality craftsmanship so I do not cut corners. Some of my competitors may be cheaper, but I will take the time to make sure you’re happy.
Porch Pro Headshot Coastline pro services
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Providing great painting and drywall services in Orange County, friendly great prices and great work! Please contact us at 949-619-5842
Providing great painting and drywall services in Orange County, friendly great prices and great work! Please contact us at 949-619-5842
Porch Pro Headshot American Green Dream Design Inc.
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Serves Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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special service for home owner ,energy efficency home remodeling .
special service for home owner ,energy efficency home remodeling .
Porch Pro Headshot Resource Builders
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