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Painting

Real Deal Builders handles interior painting, exterior painting, ceiling painting, trim and baseboard painting, and cabinet painting, and the reason the result holds up is that most of the work happens before the first coat. We wash, scrape, sand, patch, caulk, and prime, and only then do we lay down premium paint. Paint applied over poor preparation peels, blisters, and fades early no matter how good the paint is, so the prep is where we spend the time. Inside, that means sharp lines, protected floors, and even coverage on walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and cabinets. Outside, it means addressing the siding, stucco, and trim so the finish stands up to sun and weather for years rather than months. Licensed painters do the work, and every room is checked against the Real Deal standard before it is yours.

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Painter cutting in around a window on a stucco exterior from a ladder, with the trim masked off
Timeline
One week for interiors, one to two for exteriors
Trades we manage
Prep, patch, prime, finish, trim, cabinets
Permits
Not required
Typical scope
Single room, whole interior, exterior, or cabinets

Process

How this comes together

Surface preparation before the first coat

A paint job is bought on the finish and won on the prep. We start by washing the surface so paint bonds to a clean wall rather than dust and grime. Then we scrape and sand loose or failing paint, patch holes and cracks, caulk the gaps, and prime the repaired and bare areas so the topcoat goes on even. On exteriors we look for the small failures, a lifted board, an open seam, bare wood at the trim, and fix them first, because those are where the next round of peeling begins.

None of this shows in the finished wall, which is exactly why it gets skipped by crews racing to the lowest bid. It is also the difference between a coat that looks good for a season and one that looks good for years.

Interior, exterior, and cabinet painting

Interior painting covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and cabinets, and we leave the space clean at the end of each day. Ceiling painting includes old popcorn texture where the customer wants it left alone (or removed and reskimmed as a drywall scope). Trim and baseboard painting is where a room feels crisp or looks sloppy, so we mask and cut carefully.

Cabinet painting and cabinet refinishing are a real alternative to full cabinet replacement at a fraction of the cost. The right cabinet paint job is a careful process of cleaning, sanding, priming, and finishing so the result is smooth and hard wearing rather than tacky or streaked. Exterior painting uses paints rated for sun and weather, applied at the right coverage so the color stays true and the surface stays sealed.

Painting prep and coat sequence Eight steps from wash through finish coats: wash, dry twenty four to forty eight hours, scrape, sand, repair, caulk, prime, apply two finish coats. Paint prep sequence Prep is the job. Paint is the finish. 1 Wash Power wash 2500-3000 PSI 2 Dry 24-48 hours before touching 3 Scrape Loose paint to sound edge 4 Sand Feather edges, key for adhesion 5 Repair Patch holes, stucco, wood 6 Caulk Seal gaps at trim, seams 7 Prime Bond coat over bare and repaired 8 Two finish coats Even coverage, no lap marks Steps 1 to 6: prep Steps 7 to 8: paint
Scroll or swipe to see the full diagram. The prep sequence that decides how long the paint lasts. This eight step industry sequence is why a coat lasts many years instead of one season.

What this service includes

  • Interior painting: walls, ceilings, doors, and closets
  • Exterior painting: siding, stucco, fascia, and trim
  • Wall painting and paint indoors across the whole house
  • Ceiling painting including popcorn textured ceilings
  • Trim and baseboard painting for a crisp wall to trim line
  • Cabinet painting and cabinet refinishing as an alternative to replacement
  • Full surface prep: wash, scrape, sand, patch, caulk, and prime
  • Drywall and stucco repair before paint where it is needed
  • Clean masking so lines are sharp and floors stay clean

For reference

Painting in pictures

Painter rolling a smooth second coat onto an interior wall with an extension pole
Interior room prepped for painting with floors fully covered, a ladder set up, and the walls patched and primed

From first call to final walkthrough

A clear process. A better experience.

  1. 01

    Site Consultation

    We visit your home or property, listen to your goals, assess the space, and establish the scope of work.

  2. 02

    Detailed Proposal

    You receive a written scope and a fixed price before any construction begins.

  3. 03

    Expert Coordination

    We coordinate every trade and phase in the proper sequence, with one dedicated point of contact keeping the project moving.

  4. 04

    Final Walkthrough

    We review the completed work with you, address any final details, and make sure everything meets the Real Deal standard before we close the project.

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Cities we serve

Real Deal Builders delivers this service across the twenty cities we serve, from the Santa Clarita Valley into the San Fernando Valley. These pages cover the work city by city.

Painting in Santa Clarita Painting in Valencia Painting in Newhall Painting in Saugus Painting in Canyon Country Painting in Stevenson Ranch Painting in Castaic

FAQ

Common questions

The questions we hear most often, answered plainly. If your question is not here, call us and we will answer it the same way.

How long should an exterior paint job last?

With correct prep and premium paint, a quality exterior holds up for many years. In strong sun and wind, south and west facing walls take the worst beating and will show wear first. The prep is what buys that time.

Do you repair damage before painting?

Yes. We patch drywall, repair stucco, replace failed caulk, and address bare or rotten wood before any paint goes on, because paint does not fix a surface, it only covers it.

Do you paint kitchen cabinets?

Yes. Cabinet painting is one of the highest impact updates in a kitchen, and it is a real alternative to full cabinet replacement at a fraction of the cost. Properly prepared, it looks smooth and lasts.

What is the difference between cabinet painting and cabinet refinishing?

In practice they are used interchangeably. Cabinet refinishing usually means stripping and staining a wood cabinet back to a stained finish. Cabinet painting means covering the cabinets in a new painted color. We do both.

Do you do ceiling painting and popcorn ceilings?

Yes. Ceiling painting is usually part of an interior scope. If your ceiling has old popcorn texture and you want it removed, that is a drywall scope of removal, reskim, and repaint, which we also handle.

Can you match my existing color?

Yes. We can match an existing color from a paint chip, a scan, or a sample piece you provide. We can also help you choose a new one and put up a test area on your own wall in your own light before we commit.

How many coats do you apply?

We usually apply primer where it is needed plus two finish coats, which is what gives even color and real durability. Some strong colors and some surfaces need more, and we will tell you up front rather than run short at the end.

How much does interior or exterior painting cost?

Cost is driven by square footage, how much prep and repair the surface needs, the paint you pick, and whether we are painting ceilings and trim too. We price against a specific written scope.

Do I need to move my furniture out?

No. We move furniture into the center of rooms and cover it, then move it back when we are done. Small and fragile items we ask you to move yourself.

How long will an interior repaint take?

A typical whole interior repaint runs about a week for most single family homes, depending on the size, the amount of trim, and how much repair is needed first. Single rooms are usually done in a day or two.

Do you offer low VOC or eco friendly paints?

Yes. Low VOC and zero VOC paints have gotten very good, and we use them regularly, especially for interiors and for households with kids, pets, or sensitivities.

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