Top 10 interior painting services in San Marcos, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Mancillas Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(57)
"We had a tricky project that we needed to get done. Our home's exterior is part rock, mostly vinyl, and a bit of really weathered wood. Rudy's team is quality work, efficient, and their attention to detail is exactly what a homeowner who has pride in their property wants. They exceeded our expectat...Read more about Mancillas Painting
"We had a tricky project that we needed to get done. Our home's exterior is part rock, mostly vinyl, and a bit of really weathered wood. Rudy's team is quality work, efficient, and their attention to detail is exactly what a homeowner who has pride in their property wants. They exceeded our expectat...Read more about Mancillas Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Curtis"the"Handyman
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(5)
With almost 25 years experience, I am highly experienced in construction (framing to finish), maintenance, and repair of business and residential locations. I have been in business for myself for 9 years as Curtis 'the' Handyman. For the last 3+ years, I have been working and opperating my company s...Read more about Curtis"the"Handyman
With almost 25 years experience, I am highly experienced in construction (framing to finish), maintenance, and repair of business and residential locations. I have been in business for myself for 9 years as Curtis 'the' Handyman. For the last 3+ years, I have been working and opperating my company s...Read more about Curtis"the"Handyman
Porch Pro Headshot Done Right Handyman Services
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(5)
"I love how creative Charlie is when it comes to helping you solve a problem. We had somewhat of a nightmare when it came to installing Quartz counter tops with a professional home remodeling company and Charlie came up with great ideas to solve the problems this company had left us with. They even ...Read more about Done Right Handyman Services
"I love how creative Charlie is when it comes to helping you solve a problem. We had somewhat of a nightmare when it came to installing Quartz counter tops with a professional home remodeling company and Charlie came up with great ideas to solve the problems this company had left us with. They even ...Read more about Done Right Handyman Services
Porch Pro Headshot JCE PAINTING, INC
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(33)
I am Justin Eickholt, owner and operator of JCE Painting, Inc. a small independent full-service painting company based out of San Diego. I have been in business since 2006, but have been a professional in this trade for 25 years. I am on all my jobs, working, and overseeing every aspect of the job f...Read more about JCE PAINTING, INC
I am Justin Eickholt, owner and operator of JCE Painting, Inc. a small independent full-service painting company based out of San Diego. I have been in business since 2006, but have been a professional in this trade for 25 years. I am on all my jobs, working, and overseeing every aspect of the job f...Read more about JCE PAINTING, INC
Porch Pro Headshot Coxco Builders
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(8)
We're John & Brian, proud owners and operators of Coxco Builders, at your service. Together we have over 50 years experience to offer you. Our family owned, in-house business provides excellent home and yard construction to all of San Diego county. Our company is a one stop shop for everything h...Read more about Coxco Builders
We're John & Brian, proud owners and operators of Coxco Builders, at your service. Together we have over 50 years experience to offer you. Our family owned, in-house business provides excellent home and yard construction to all of San Diego county. Our company is a one stop shop for everything h...Read more about Coxco Builders
Porch Pro Headshot Rocky's Home Maintenance
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Rocky's Home Maintenance is a handyman company based out of Sun City. We provide a wide array of services from maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and home improvements. We take great pride in our work and have been serving Sun City and the Inland Empire for more than 25 years! WE DO IT ALL...Read more about Rocky's Home Maintenance
Rocky's Home Maintenance is a handyman company based out of Sun City. We provide a wide array of services from maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and home improvements. We take great pride in our work and have been serving Sun City and the Inland Empire for more than 25 years! WE DO IT ALL...Read more about Rocky's Home Maintenance
Porch Pro Headshot Lighten Up Skylights
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Daylighting experts - Skylight and Solar Tube sales, service & installation.
Daylighting experts - Skylight and Solar Tube sales, service & installation.
Porch Pro Headshot Royal Sparta Painting Co
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
100% response rate
Porch Pro Headshot Holt Services
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Eight years in the business with commercial and residential service with no complaints. I stand behind my work completely providing efficient, clean and on time services. I am thorough and will explain various options when available and supply great value at a reasonable price for my customers.
Eight years in the business with commercial and residential service with no complaints. I stand behind my work completely providing efficient, clean and on time services. I am thorough and will explain various options when available and supply great value at a reasonable price for my customers.
Porch Pro Headshot Liquid Color Paint Co.
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
An established San Diego family owned company that caters to the San Diego County Region. We differentiate ourselves from the rest by delivering quality and experienced craftsmanship in all of our projects with exceptional finess and detail.
An established San Diego family owned company that caters to the San Diego County Region. We differentiate ourselves from the rest by delivering quality and experienced craftsmanship in all of our projects with exceptional finess and detail.

Costs to paint a house

$3173 - $6651
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Frequently asked questions about interior painters

The cost for having a home’s interior will vary widely depending on a number of factors. If it’s a DIY job, the cost will include the price of spackle and spatula, drop cloths, the brushes, rollers, paint tray, the painters tape, and the price of the paint itself. The cost of the paint will vary depending on how many coats the walls require. Of course, the type of paint chosen for the job will affect the cost as well. If you prefer to call in a pro, they will come to the site and offer an estimate. The estimate will take into consideration a number of variables. The biggest variably is the size of the area that needs to be painted. Whether or not the ceiling, trims, doors, and window frames need to be painted is also part of the equation. A painting pro will assess the difficulty of the painting itself, noting whether there is intricate woodwork to be painted, and how many coats the job will take. The cost of hiring a painter per hour will also change depending on where you live, and the availability of contractors in your area.

When selecting a painter, ask for proof of their license. There are painters out there who do not have licenses, but there are many advantages to going with a licensed painter. First, it’s not simple to get a license. The painter has to prove they have a certain number of years of experience. Painters have to carry liability insurance to protect themselves from lawsuits, and to protect your property from inadvertent damage. Licensed painters must also be bonded, giving you a guarantee that if the job does not work out, you are still covered. If the painter fails to do the job, he or she may have their license revoked or suspended. Then money from the bond would be taken out to pay a painter who will get the job done. Licensing requirements vary by state.

First, collect all the tools you’ll need to paint your room. Gather spackle and spatula, drop cloths, the brushes, rollers, paint tray, sandpaper, TSP cleaner, painters tape and paint. For the paint, choose either oil- or water-based paint. Water-based paint is quick drying and fume free. However, if your walls were previously painted with oil-based paint the water-based type might not stick. Get one gallon of paint for every 400 square feet. But you can use an online paint calculator to get a more exact estimate. Then clear the room or cover all the areas that should not have paint splatters. Remove the plates from the electrical outlets. Wash the walls with TSP and a sponge, and remove anything from the walls you don’t want to paint over. Put strips of painters’ tape around outlets, trim or casings. Open the doors and windows to ventilate the room. If the walls have a high-gloss finish, sand them lightly. Apply one or two layers of primer and allow it to dry. Then sand them lightly to make the next layer of paint stick. Then use brushes and a roller to apply the paint to the walls and ceiling.

When painting a room, start at the highest place first. So, start with the ceiling because paint will drip down and can be covered over later. As for painting the trim or walls next there is a bit of debate. Many pros recommend starting by painting the trim. But others suggest that for a DYI job, it’s easier to paint the walls first, because you can allow some splatters to hit the trim which will be painted over later. So, whether you start with the walls or the trim is a matter of preference.

The length of time required to paint a room varies according to a number factors. First, how much prep does the room require? Assess how much spackling and sanding the walls will require, and how much area will need to be covered with painter’s tape. Measure the square footage that requires painting. Determine whether you will be painting with a sprayer or a roller. If a ladder is required, the job will take longer. The quality of paint being used is key to determining how long the task will take. The drying time required for the primer and paint significantly affect the time it will take to paint a room. Humidity can affect drying time. Finally, the time required will be affected by the person or people doing the painting. A lone, inexperienced painter will be slower than a pro. So, there are a number of factors to take into consideration when calculating how long it will take to paint a room. A pro can offer a time estimate along with the cost estimate with ease.

There are two types of paint for interior walls: water-based and oil based paint. Water-based paint is very flexible, dries quickly, and is fairly fume free. However, it will not stick if it is applied to an area previously painted with oil-based paint. The type of sheen the paint will offer varies, and will affect the overall look and ambiance of a room. The most common interior paint finishes (paint sheen) are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. If the walls have lots of imperfections, choose a flat or matte paint. The downside of this type of paint is that it isn’t easy to clean, so you have to use it in areas where the walls aren’t likely to get spatters and fingerprints over time. As for wall color, paints are available in many different hues of many different colors. Even white is available with various color percentages. You can buy small samples of paint and brush it on the walls to see how the paint will look at various times of day. It is also possible to request a custom mixture of colors for your walls. The paint store will do the mixing. Paint used for ceilings is often more reflective than wall paint. The color of your home’s walls will contribute in a big way to the overall style and feel of your house.

Recent reviews for San Marcos interior painting services

339333

Benito painted our home’s exterior trim and shutters. Work was done on time, he was responsive, and the end result was great, all for a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

- Suzan Thompson
148960

Very disappointing results. I hired him to power wash my property and he always had an excuse for not getting me a written bid. After two "no shows and no calls," I ,with trepidation let him do the work. He showed up without a power wash hose and so left...

- Marie Zadravec
24117

This crew was clean, respectful, and fast. Quality workmanship, and my cabinets came out beautiful. I'd give them a 6/5 if I could! Outstanding.

24158

I give this crew a five star rating! He went the extra mile!very professional and excellent workmanship! My bathroom is beautiful!

- Mary alegre
35089

I have two rental homes and have been using Charlie for all of their upkeep. He remodeled my bathroom for me once and I have been using him ever since! What a job! We attempted a DIY...BIG MISTAKE! Ran into mold and ended up calling Charlie. He made us fe...

- Allie Mora
119069

Rudy and his crew did an amazing job and were incredibly professional. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again for future work.

- Jennifer J@c080600Capaci

All Interior Painters in San Marcos, CA

Porch Pro Headshot BL Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(48)
Porch Pro Headshot All American Wallpaper and Paint
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Wallpaper Hanger, Wallpaper Remover, Painter. NGPP Member We are the elite in our field. USC Graduate, Sissor Lift Certified, General Liability Insurance , St. Lic #668551. Been Hanging for 35 years.
Wallpaper Hanger, Wallpaper Remover, Painter. NGPP Member We are the elite in our field. USC Graduate, Sissor Lift Certified, General Liability Insurance , St. Lic #668551. Been Hanging for 35 years.
Porch Pro Headshot Mike Cartwright Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Been in business since 1978, and well known in the Temecula area. Mastered the field of Painting, Expertise in Cabinet Finishing, Wood Glazing, and Faux Finishes.
Been in business since 1978, and well known in the Temecula area. Mastered the field of Painting, Expertise in Cabinet Finishing, Wood Glazing, and Faux Finishes.
Porch Pro Headshot Val Villalobos Construction
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(2)
With over 30 years in the business, there isn't much we haven't done. Though our truest skills lie in tiling, plumbing, carpentry and flooring, our talents extend also to flooring, drywall, painting, landscaping, and most other aspects of construction and design. Estimates are free, except for insur...Read more about Val Villalobos Construction
With over 30 years in the business, there isn't much we haven't done. Though our truest skills lie in tiling, plumbing, carpentry and flooring, our talents extend also to flooring, drywall, painting, landscaping, and most other aspects of construction and design. Estimates are free, except for insur...Read more about Val Villalobos Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Rideout Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Rideout Painting is dedicated in giving the customer a thorough paint job with an exceptional eye for detail. Hard working, clean, professional, honest.
Rideout Painting is dedicated in giving the customer a thorough paint job with an exceptional eye for detail. Hard working, clean, professional, honest.
Porch Pro Headshot Precisionpro painters
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
(13)
Porch Pro Headshot Specialty Paints & Coating
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Painting & waterproofing interior and exterior homes with 21 yrs experience.
Painting & waterproofing interior and exterior homes with 21 yrs experience.
Porch Pro Headshot Artistic Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Porch Pro Headshot Keith Munroe & Company
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Keith Munroe & Company is a painting company from San Diego. They provide wood finishing, trim work and other services.
Keith Munroe & Company is a painting company from San Diego. They provide wood finishing, trim work and other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Pits Paints
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Porch Pro Headshot All Ways Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Porch Pro Headshot Oikos Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Porch Pro Headshot Wesley Grissom Painting
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California
Porch Pro Headshot Garcia Painting Services
Interior Painting
Serves San Marcos, California