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Mitchell's Painting Enterprise
5.0(
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Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+5 more

Serving El Dorado, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I was referred to Mitchell?s Painting by one of our neighbors to re-stained the entire exterior of our house. Jesse, the owner, informed me on all steps needed, gave me a reasonable quote, and even helped me choose the right stain color. Jesse and his crew did an excellent job and we are very happy with the results. They efficient, thorough, and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for staining and painting services!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ezy painting services
5.0(
21
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving El Dorado, 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 time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Painting System
4.2(
26
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+5 more

Serving El Dorado, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We couldn't be happier with how Frank and his professional crew made the exterior of our older home look like new again. Extensive prep, care for areas not to be painted, daily cleanup, professional and hard working crew. We appreciated the detailed statement of work, offer of high quality materials, and very reasonable price."
Exterior Paint
Exterior paint
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior paint

+5

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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ALR Painting
4.3(
6
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving El Dorado, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"ALR Painting did such a fantastic job. My home was built in 1908 and the original paint was chipping away and old. Alex was able to match the exact color of the house and went above and beyond my expectations. I was particularly impressed with the care he took in prepping the home prior to painting- scraping, sanding, and caulking. The paint job wasn’t easy. Alex definitely takes pride in his work and he managed to complete the project much faster than I expected. My house looks AMAZING! I could not be happier with my experience and I highly recommend ALR Painting to others."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.
4.7(
16
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Specialty Painting - Faux FinishesSpecialty Painting - Faux Finishes - For BusinessSpecialty Painting - Textures+1 more

Serving El Dorado, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in El Dorado, 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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