35 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salinas: Illusions Inc., CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Salinas Painting Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Division Painting INC, 63 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #4.
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35 Salinas painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illusions Inc. | 87 | 5.0★ (20) | Seaside, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Vista Color Painting | 85 | 4.7★ (22) | Salinas | Sat | — |
| 3 | Salinas Painting Solutions | 85 | 5.0★ (3) | Prunedale, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Division Painting INC | 85 | 5.0★ (63) | Seaside, 12 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Hicks Painting | 85 | 5.0★ (8) | Prunedale, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Speed Boy Painting, Inc. | 84 | 4.8★ (50) | Salinas | — | — |
| 7 | Burgoa Painting Inc | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | Salinas | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Central Coast Painting Co LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Salinas | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | RC Elite Painting Corp. | 82 | 5.0★ (18) | Prunedale, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Shalom Drywall | 81 | 4.9★ (37) | Salinas | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (63).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting lessons”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castroville, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Surfaces Painting & Decorating | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Luna Painting Company | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Pro-colors by JP Inc. Painting Services | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Buck’s Fine Finishes | 72 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Will Bullock Painting & Restoring | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 31 | J&M Custom Painting Inc. Castroville ca95012 | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 32 | vrpaintinganddecorating | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Sara DiMauro Painting | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 34 | Fine Line Painting Inc | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Palacios Construction | 69 | 4.8★ (21) | 13 mi |
20 more painters within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allstar Painting & maintenance inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Brush Works Painting | In Salinas | |
| Cruz Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Salinas |
| Custom Painting by Stephen Clark | In Salinas | |
| DeFranco Painting & Decorating Inc. | In Salinas | |
| Fgm Custom Painting | In Salinas | |
| Gilson Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| John Cerney Murals | In Salinas | |
| Marks Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mclaughlin Painting | 3.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Monterey Painting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Next Vision Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Pacific Coast Painting Co | In Salinas | |
| Painting On Q | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Pilot Sandblast & Coatings, Inc. | In Salinas | |
| Prado Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Property Services | 4.4★ (14) | In Salinas |
| Ramos Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Stephen G.Ford Painting, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| T & P Aero Refinishers | In Salinas |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salinas. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | $965 | $2,022 | $3,089 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 35 Salinas painters on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Salinas data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |