Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Responsive, able to meet our needs on short notice, pleasure to work with, high quality painting"
Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"A+ painting was quick to respond, completed the work in a quick time frame, was flexible with changes to scope, and communicated timeline updates and few changes for scope changes in real time. They did a great job with the paint and would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Rolando wants to provide the best results and makes excellent recommendations that you should consider and discuss. Lower cost (cheaper paints) don’t necessarily give you the best or lasting results. His team is very meticulous and does a great job in prepping and cleanup."
Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Wise Painting did an excellent job painting the interior of our home as well as our kitchen cabinets. They were professional and responsive, and the paint looks perfect. Thiago and his team also helped to do some damage control on a leak in our ceiling that occurred while they were painting the house. They treated the home as if it were their own, and we couldn't be more grateful for a job well done. We'll likely be reaching out for ceiling repair in the near future... thank you, Wise Painting!"
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Eligio and his team did an INCREDIBLE job painting my bedroom! It had very high ceilings and have no been painted since moving in in 2008. It looks pristine. He did such a good job that I hired them to paint the rest of my house. They made the walls look perfect!! I highly recommend them and will definitely reach out again if I need anything else painted. Eligio was also very nice and easy to schedule with. If I could give 10 stars I would! Thank you Skage painting!!!"
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Gruber painting was amazing. They were very reasonably priced for an excellent job painting our home. They were professional, cleaned up after the project, and did the entire job in a timely manner."
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Welcome to Palma’s Painting! My name is Fernando Palma, and I’m a licensed painting contractor serving San Jose and the surrounding Bay Area. With over 13 years of hands-on painting experience, I take pride in helping homeowners refresh and protect their homes with quality workmanship and attention to detail.\n\nWe specialize in interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, and surface preparation. From protecting your floors and landscaping to sanding, patching, caulking, and priming, we put care into every step to create a beautiful, lasting finish.\n\nAt Palma’s Painting, we value clear communication, dependable service, and respect for your home. Whether you’re updating one room or repainting your entire house, we look forward to bringing your vision to life.\n\nContact us today to discuss your project and request an estimate!
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Alex and crew did an excellent job of restoring and painting a 70 yo house. They did such a nice job, they will paint another property for me."
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Marco and his team just competed painting the entire upstairs floor of my home. Marco was very responsive and he and his team did an awesome job on the project. I highly recommend him for your project!"
Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Fernando was very accommodating and easy to work with, as a family of four were living in the house as its interior was painted. He and his crew did an excellent job and handled everything smoothly and professionally. They are very punctual as well. I cannot say enough good things about FST painting, and would gladly hire them again."
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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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