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Tracy Lennon Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tracy and his painting crew professionally completed the exterior paint job with amazing results. I would recommend their services anytime. My house color scheme was exactly what I wanted and Tracy was responsive the entire timeframe of the project. His crew also touched up extra odds and ends. Their work standards have been the BEST contractor work that I have encountered out of all my Rental Home projects. Thanks, Tracy"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R & T Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+9 more

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Customers say: True professional

"We had our baby’s nursery painted ahead of our new arrival. Re-painted the whole room plus did an accent wall. Perry and his son were very attentive to detail. Perry was also very knowledgeable and answered all our questions from the get go. He recommended the right paint and color for the job! We’re very pleased with the service and love the way our baby’s room came out!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MCR Painting Inc.
5.0(
21
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"External paint - Responded quickly, started and finished on time! Very attentive and pleasant to work with. Very happy with finished product! Will be calling him again when ready for internal paint. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family!"
New construction
Beautiful Victorian Home
Cabinet Make Over
Cabinet Make Over
Cabinet Make Over

+5

Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Empire, 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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