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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contracted King of the Painters to paint the exterior of our home in Clairemont after reading customer reviews about their services. We met with the companies owners who were very helpful in helping us select a new house paint color scheme. The workers were on time and cleaned up the work site each afternoon. We had a few issues with the job and called them to report the issues and they were very quick to come out to correct the discrepancies. We would recommend using them to anyone."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nile Schmidt is a true professional. I had him paint the outside and inside of a rehab I purchased in late 2008. Almost 1 decade later and the paint job has held up very, very well as I had a contractor over recently who thought the work had been done in the last 2 years (prompting me to write this review). Nile is great and easy to work with and his team is prompt and meticulous. If you want quality work done in a timely fashion at a reasonable price, I can't recommend anyone better than Nile and The Painting Company!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Ben Lypps Painting
5.0(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ben Lypps Painting - I would give him 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend him for interior painting. He also does exterior work, too. Very personable, respectful, honest, pleasant, conscientious. Returns phone calls or text messages. Takes pride in his work, takes his time. He does not do a rush job. 100% satisfaction for a homeowner. He is meticulous. Shows up on time and works tirelessly throughout the day. Works alone - no crews in your home. Trustworthy. Spent considerable time accessing the interior of my home, making notes as to what needs to be addressed before the painting was to begin. Detailed proposal and description of what needed to be done and what quality paint should be used. You know exactly what will be done. Two coats of quality paint on my walls, casing, molding, doors, fireplace, shelving and window aprons. He told me what paint he uses and the quality of the paint. Sanded doors, molding, window aprons, casings. Washed bathroom wall with simple green before painting these rooms. Very helpful in choosing paint for bedrooms, dining room, living room, bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room. Patched and repairs any holes or cracks in walls before painting begins. Works clean. and methodical throughout the day. Removes blinds, doors, wall plates...or anything else on walls. Reinstalls. Covers everything that needs to be covered. Never leaves a mess behind after the paint day is over. I trusted him and was able to leave him alone in my home while I had errands to run. Honest to a fault. If you can call painting a vocation. It is his. Highly professional. Attention to detail. I highly encourage anyone who is considering getting their home painted to get Ben Lypps of Fallbrook, Ca."
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+13

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CG Pro Painting
5.0(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were on a tight timeline to prepare a condo apartment for listing for sale. Painters from CG Pro Painting managed to work around the tight timeline and did fantastic work, including crack repairs and fixing ceiling stains due to recent flood. We believe their exceptional work and quality really helped with the sale. Would definitely recommend them to others!"
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+138

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Straitline Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Straitline Painting. Cody was very attentive to the project paying close attention to detail. Our painter Jerome did an excellent job and was very conscientious of his work, he cleaned up every day before leaving. We would highly recommend Straitline Painting!! Thank you Cody and Jerome!!"
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+1

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
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New Life Painting
4.9(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"apon our interview process I found New Life Painting Steve Ouradnik owner to be the kind of person I would want to handle my up and coming projects. At this time I am putting together these projects and have no other rating to give. I will before long have New Life Painting produce their magic. I will up date later."
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+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Escondido, 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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