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Avatar for Ace in the Hole Painting LLC
Ace in the Hole Painting LLC
4.9(
67
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+5 more

Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick and team did a phenomenal job painting the entire interior of my house (incl. ceilings, doors, trim, etc). I'm very happy with the final results. Nick was very punctual, organized and quick to respond with any questions and requests. They made it so painless, I just wished I had done it sooner! The quality of their work is incredible. Perfect lines, no dripping and the clean-up was spotless every day. Looks like a brand new house. I can't say enough good things about the experience. We will be doing the exterior of our house soon and I am looking forward to working with Nick again and highly recommend them for all your painting needs."
Interior paint projects
Interior paint projects
Interior paint projects
Interior paint projects
Interior paint projects

+39

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for John Normile
John Normile
4.9(
62
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallMetal Roofing - PaintPainting or Staining - Small Projects+9 more

Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and his sons painted 3 walls white in our master bedroom, plus two doors , trim, and baseboards. They painted one accent wall. They did an excellent and professional job. They did all the prep work-protecting furniture with plastic etc. After they painted, they cleaned everything. We would highly recommend these painters!!"
Metel building
Metel building
House repainting
Primeing
Repaint

+8

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Carnival Custom Painting
Carnival Custom Painting
4.6(
235
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Reasonably priced, flexible scheduling, listened to and incorporated suggestions and answered questions with quick responses, easy to work with. The workers were incredible. Diligent, thorough and professional in every way. If there was a higher rating than "five stars" I would give it. BEST experience with professional painting company."
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+54

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
SMG Painting
5.0(
15
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+6 more

Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sal and his sons did an amazing job painting my interior ceilings and walls. Sal was easy to get in touch with, came to the property to provide an estimate, and promptly completed the work with attention to detail. They are reasonably priced, hardworking and deliver on schedule. I even expanded their work scope once I saw what great work they did. I would definitely hire them again!"
exterior paint residential
exterior paint residential
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before resurfacing was done
befoer setting up line

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Henry's Painting
Henry's Painting
5.0(
16
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Henry did an amazing job painting the interior of my property and I recommend using him for your future painting needs. He’s punctual, hard working, fairly priced, and you can see through the results that no detail is left undone. 5 stars will be using him again."
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+46

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FAQs for painting projects in San Antonio, TX

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

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