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Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Jose's Painting L.A. I contracted with them to paint my 2.5 story craftsman home with a lot of detail and they did a beautiful job. I loved the fact that I received a fast itemized quote so I knew exactly what to expect. The workers were all professional and courteous. Also the work area was cleaned up everyday before they left. I would definitely use them again."
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+67

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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James White Painting
4.7(
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The large paint crew came early and finished my one story house by 4pm. They painted the stucco, trim, siding and gates. The work was neat and professional, and the crew polite and cooperative. Jame's price was excellent and lower than the other two estimates I obtained. My house looks wonderful!!"
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+37

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Anytime House Painting
4.6(
14
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I am finally leaving this review because I need to contact John to hire him for another job and I want him and everybody to know how great his company is work with. He is super pro! He came out right away. Gave me a fair estimate and told me exactly how we could get the work done with my limited budget. Then his team started and completed the job twice as fast as any of the other estimates while at the same time being totally detailed oriented and careful not to get paint on my fancy furniture or hardwood floors. Whenever we/they were confused about the paint or process and John was offsite, we called him and he dealt with it immediately. After it was done, I complained that the paint was too thin because I hung a painting and some paint came off the wall. He told me it was because it needed more time to dry because the weather was damp. Well he was right! Fast-forward two years later and I could not be more happier with the painting of my house and now I need to call him to paint my guest house!"
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+12

Response time10 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Desert Painting
4.9(
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job floating the ceiling to repair cracks. They also resurfaced our kitchen and bathroom cabinets a beautiful light grey. All turned out great! The communication was spot on and the price was fair. I highly recommend Desert Painting for any painting needs."
Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Winfield Painting
4.9(
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Winfield Painting is amazing! My husband and I purchased an older place, and our kitchen cabinets were old! They were the original cabinets from the early 80's ... and the wear and tear they experienced showed. We did not want to pay the full price of replacing all the cabinets, so we contacted Glen to get an estimate. Glen is amazing! He came out and looked over the kitchen and provided us with his professional opinion of what would be the best way to modernize the cabinets. After we decided on painting them, he provided us with an estimate and left paint samples for us to look over. We are THRILLED with the quality of his work! Glen worked around our schedule, met with us when we were available, and within a week from the first meeting, completed the cabinets. The quality of his work is amazing, and you can not beat his price!!!! I am so happy that we called Winfield Painting. I highly recommend Glen and plan on using him again when it is time to update cabinets throughout our place. Great work! Great price! Highly, highly recommended!"
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+16

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Osborne Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have worked with Osborne Painting for 5 years, they have painted my homes and all of my businesses. Osborne Painting is reliable, honest and priced fairly. The Osborne team has always done a phenomenal job with anything I've hired them to do. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure that their work is top notch. I trust them to come and go in my home and businesses. If you're looking for a paint job, honestly look no further. Reach out to Osborne Painting you will not regret it."
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+15

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Cathedral City, 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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