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Brannick and Associates Painting Services
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Entire job completed professionally and in a timely manner. The crew was amazing, the finished paint is immaculate. Patrick checked in every day to make sure everything was running smoothly and his crew had everything they needed. We couldn't be happier. We're going to have them paint my mother's house next. I recommend them highly."
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+10

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G M Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+3 more

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Juan is very clean painter always on time never any mess to clean up after he was here listens to our need he has painted the outside as well as in inside of our home with quality work men ship quality paint he and his team go above and beyond to make sure we were happy"
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+9

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Luis Painting Company
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+2 more

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Luis was extremely professional and did a wonderful job painting my kitchen. He was also reliable and affordable. I would highly recommend him to paint any room in your house!"
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+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LOBATO PAINTING
5.0(
26
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luis did an amazing job painting our apartment for a very reasonable price. He is punctuate, good with communication, and very professional. He even did some extra paint and patching things here and there without us asking him to. I can’t ask for more. Highly recommend Luis for any paint job."
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+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kannel's Painting Service
4.7(
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"painted underside of eves all around the house (the last time the house was painted the painters pressure washed, but did not scrape, the underside of the eves. After a 4 -5 years the old paint under the new peeled off leaving bare wood. We could not get an appraisal with bare wood showing. Kanell's Painting Service workers scraped the paint under all of the eves, and also did the same to nearby beams that were not on the original work requested, because the paint was blistering. They did an excellent job, and were careful, and cleaned up completely. We were very pleased with their work! They repaired/repainted a little more than the original request. the final result was excellent."
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College Av
West View Hayward
Hayward View
 3141 AUTUMN CHASE

+173

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Alameda, CA

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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