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Brandon Paint Co
5.0(
16
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Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Both the communication with Danny Brandon and the work performed by his crew were excellent. He provided me with his workers' schedule who always appeared at my job on time. His crew was professional, polite and are trained very well. I am very pleased with the fine job of painting the various surfaces that my job entailed."
Exterior Repaint Auburn
Exterior Repaint Rancho Cordova
Exterior Repaint Roseville
Full Lead Abatement & Historical Repaint
Exterior Stain - Truckee

+105

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ezy painting services
4.9(
19
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Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Roman was excellent and did a great job painting my home. I will definitely work with him again. His attention to detail and great customer service is only surpassed by his painting ability. Ezy Painting provided everything our family asked for."
Kitchen repaint and cabinets restoration
Interior paint
Interior repaint and garage floor coating and sealer
Kitchen repaint and cabinets restoration
Interior paint

+227

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodney West Painting
5.0(
17
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Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fabulous company! We had an issue with a small area in which I felt they hadn't matched the prior paint color, so they repainted it without charge. Great price."
Commercial apartments
Commercial apartments
Residential exterior
Residential exterior
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Painting System
4.2(
26
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Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were excellent, They got in touch quickly owner help me pick the color scheme to use they came and put it very quickly and they did an extremely professional job."
Exterior Paint
Exterior paint
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior paint

+5

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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DOWELL'S PAINTING
5.0(
6
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Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josh painted my old stained cabinets. He took them off, sanded everything. Put 2 coats of prime and 3 coats of paint. They came out looking like they are brand new. Thanks Josh"
Master bath cabinets
Master bath cabinets
Master bath cabinets
Master bath cabinets
Exterior repaint

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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ALR Painting
4.3(
6
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Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! His knowledge and passion for his work is very rare these days. He is fast, very clean, and very respectful. I was on the fence about either replacing my cabinets entirely, or taking a chance with painting them, let me tell you, I am beyond happy with my decision to hire ALR Painting to paint my cabinets! Alex directed me to Marie at Dunn Edward's in Roseville, she sat down with me, went through colors that fit my personality and compliment my home decor, I took advantage of the free color rendering, and we found the perfect paint color's. It truly looks like I paid tens of thousands for new cabinets! I have gotten the most amazing compliments from my friends and family. I am already recommending ALR Painting to anyone that is thinking about painting their home. ?"
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+22

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Cool, 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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