December 31, 2025/
You’ve seen it a hundred times. A crew shows up in bright white overalls, and somehow, by the end of...
Emily Escalante
Emily Escalante has spent 27 years working in the residential and commercial painting industry across San Diego. Her background in color, finishes, and surface preparation shapes the practical advice she shares on the San Diego Custom Painting blog, drawn from real jobs and real client questions.
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December 30, 2025/
To get the most out of your outdoor space, you need a surface that looks good and stays safe. It...
December 24, 2025/
If your exterior walls are suffering from cracks, fading, or moisture issues, chances are you’ve encountered the suggestion of using...
December 18, 2025/
When you look at your outdated oak kitchen, the big question isn’t just about the color. It is about whether...
December 8, 2025/
Considering redoing your living space with fresh coats of paint, one of the very initial queries is bound to be...
December 5, 2025/
You can paint aluminum siding, and done right, it can look great for over a decade. The catch is that...
December 3, 2025/
Polycrylic is usually best for interior painted wood, white cabinets, and light-colored furniture. Polyurethane is usually better for surfaces that...
December 1, 2025/
You’re staring at that dated floral wallpaper wondering if you really have to strip it before you paint. Good news:...
November 27, 2025/
Wainscoting takes a beating. Kids’ backpacks, dog tails, chair legs it’s the part of the wall that gets hit first...
