Top 10 House Painters in Riverside, CA

Porch Pro Headshot MB Painting
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Serves Riverside, California
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"Very happy with the interior paint completed in my house. Mike and his crew (team leader Victor) were great to work with. I highly recommend MB Painting. I will be contacting them in the Spring to paint the exterior."
"Very happy with the interior paint completed in my house. Mike and his crew (team leader Victor) were great to work with. I highly recommend MB Painting. I will be contacting them in the Spring to paint the exterior."
Porch Pro Headshot ECO-LIFE CLEANING & PAINTING
Painters
Serves Riverside, California
(48)
"Eco-Life Cleaning and Painting did an outstanding job powerwashing and painting the exterior of my home. I would definitely recommend their services to any of my friends or family. I like that I dealt with the owner directly and the whole team from Eco-Life was very professional. Keep up the good w...Read more about ECO-LIFE CLEANING & PAINTING
"Eco-Life Cleaning and Painting did an outstanding job powerwashing and painting the exterior of my home. I would definitely recommend their services to any of my friends or family. I like that I dealt with the owner directly and the whole team from Eco-Life was very professional. Keep up the good w...Read more about ECO-LIFE CLEANING & PAINTING
Porch Pro Headshot Painting Service Pros
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Serves Riverside, California
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"Hand down the best paint job we have ever seen. We need a last minute paint job for our home before puttting it up for sale on the market. We didn't realize it was such a busy season, called multiple places but they were all busy. Dorian was very accommondating. He didn't want to over promise and g...Read more about Painting Service Pros
"Hand down the best paint job we have ever seen. We need a last minute paint job for our home before puttting it up for sale on the market. We didn't realize it was such a busy season, called multiple places but they were all busy. Dorian was very accommondating. He didn't want to over promise and g...Read more about Painting Service Pros
Porch Pro Headshot Premier Home Painting Inc
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Serves Riverside, California
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Premier Home Painting is a Family owned and operated company in Moreno Valley. Founded in 1997 by Martin and Natalia Lucas. We have been painting the Inland Empire and continue to bring only our best services to you. We serve the following areas Riverside, Perris, Jurupa Hills, Eastvale, Corona, Ra...Read more about Premier Home Painting Inc
Premier Home Painting is a Family owned and operated company in Moreno Valley. Founded in 1997 by Martin and Natalia Lucas. We have been painting the Inland Empire and continue to bring only our best services to you. We serve the following areas Riverside, Perris, Jurupa Hills, Eastvale, Corona, Ra...Read more about Premier Home Painting Inc
Porch Pro Headshot ReHome Solutions, Inc
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Serves Riverside, California
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ReHome Solutions, Inc is a Southern California contractor providing quality energy saving window solutions for our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of every project. We offer a no-cost home inspection, company credentials, needs analysis, ...Read more about ReHome Solutions, Inc
ReHome Solutions, Inc is a Southern California contractor providing quality energy saving window solutions for our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of every project. We offer a no-cost home inspection, company credentials, needs analysis, ...Read more about ReHome Solutions, Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Victory Paints & Services
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Serves Riverside, California
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Victory Paints and Services is a company that was founded on quality and passionate about completing quality work since 2004. Since Victory strives to only do the best work, they typically do not accept payment until the work has been completed. Victory Paints and Services can help you with everyt...Read more about Victory Paints & Services
Victory Paints and Services is a company that was founded on quality and passionate about completing quality work since 2004. Since Victory strives to only do the best work, they typically do not accept payment until the work has been completed. Victory Paints and Services can help you with everyt...Read more about Victory Paints & Services
Porch Pro Headshot Najera's Painting
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Serves Riverside, California
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Najera's Painting is a Veteran owned and operated. We specialize in exterior and interior painting, commercial and residential. We also provide wood staining, staining, interior plastering, and wood finishing.
Najera's Painting is a Veteran owned and operated. We specialize in exterior and interior painting, commercial and residential. We also provide wood staining, staining, interior plastering, and wood finishing.
Porch Pro Headshot Westar Painting Company Inc.
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Serves Riverside, California
WESTAR PAINTING COMPANY, FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, PRESSURE WASHING, EPOXY FLOOR SYSTEMS, RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL, FREE ESTIMATES, WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!! SERVICE AREAS: INLAND EMPIRE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ORANGE COUNTY
WESTAR PAINTING COMPANY, FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR, PRESSURE WASHING, EPOXY FLOOR SYSTEMS, RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL, FREE ESTIMATES, WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!! SERVICE AREAS: INLAND EMPIRE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ORANGE COUNTY
Porch Pro Headshot Faith quality painting
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Serves Riverside, 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 Mike Ellert Painting
Painters
Serves Riverside, California
(1)
Interior and exterior painting. 12 Years of painting experience. Mike Ellert Painting is established in 2011 Crew of 4 men. Bonded #G201501274616 Exp. 01/17 Liability Insurance Exp. 05/15 Member BBB 2015 Member PDCA 2015
Interior and exterior painting. 12 Years of painting experience. Mike Ellert Painting is established in 2011 Crew of 4 men. Bonded #G201501274616 Exp. 01/17 Liability Insurance Exp. 05/15 Member BBB 2015 Member PDCA 2015

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 Riverside Painters

91258

Incredibly aggressive driver, nearly ran me off the road. If his business ethic matches his road rage, I will never use his company. Too bad to, I needed work done.

- Brett Simmons
57862

Great crew. Hard working and pays attention to detail.

- Ricardo Olivo
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Mike and his crew did a great job....from submitting a proposal to finishing up the last bit of painting. Mike's crew was very competent, polite and talented! Mike is a professional and very easy to work with. We are totally happy with MB painting and wou...

- James garrahy
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He gave me a quote. I called him to schedule and he committed to calling me back to schedule. I did this twice with him and gave up.

- Deborah Ellis
32399

Michael was reliable - called when he said he would and showed up when he said he would. He was very helpful in finding the right paint and his men did an amazing job. I was very happy with the results and his workers cleaning up when the work was complet...

- Toni Smith
27095

Mike Boyett and his crew did a great job painting the interior of our Temecula home. Fair price, quality work and very nice people to do business with. A big "thumbs up"!

- Vanya Navarro
48009

Outstanding, quality work at a fair price. MB Painting painted the inside and outside of our mobile home. Professional masking and attention to detail. So happy to have found him through Porch.com

- Kathleen Gates
53644

Excellent service, professional demeanor, quality paint. Completed full interior paint of 2800 sqft.in 5 days. Will definitely consider Mike again when I'm ready for exterior paint.

- Jennifer Albin
11884

Called Mike to come to my home to give me an interior painting estimate. Came out promptly and scheduled the job right away. Mike and his crew were excellent and completed the job in two days. I am really pleased with his work and will definitely be calli...

- S M
52392

We live an hour away from our new home so scheduling in advance so we can take off work and drive to the new home to meet contractors is inconvenient. Mike and scheduled an appointment for a Monday morning. On Monday, right as we were about to leave the...

- James Bartlett
48817

Good job on the exterior paint job!

- Nikki Smith
56401

Mike and his team did an outstanding job on my exterior paint job. Mike pointed out some things that needed some extra attention and performed the work on time and professionally. His crew was great and did a great job. I am now going to use him on the...

- Howard Alexander

Everything You Need to Know About Riverside House Painters

What zip codes in Riverside have the best Painters?

Below we've listed Riverside zip codes that have great selections of painters:

  • 92507: 2 Painters.
  • 92557: 3 Painters.
  • How do I know I am getting a fair price for Painting Services work in Riverside?

    Every Painting Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Riverside work from Paintersbelow:

    • Talk to a few different Painters and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 50 professionals and companies in Riverside for you to compare.
    • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Painters took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

    Can I browse unscreened Painters in Riverside?

    We do our best to screen all of our painters. However, there are still some painter professionals in Riverside that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Riverside or CA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering painting services:

    • Dream-Ark painting:
      • Active/Verified License: Yes, Current Status is Active
    • Tradesman Painting:
      • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
    • Lawson Custom Colour Coatings:
      • Active/Verified License: Yes, Current Status is Active

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    JRA Paint is a company that has commercial and residential experience, we are insured and qualified to perform your project.
    Porch Pro Headshot Project Hammer Construction Home & Commercial Services
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    Porch Pro Headshot Mario's Painting.
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    Porch Pro Headshot IMI painting & wall repair LLC
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    Decorative Painting
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    Faux, texture, and decorative painting
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    Surfaces to be painted
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    5 or more
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