Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent! Very professional, punctual, easy to communicate with. They did a beautiful job painting our apartment, it looks GREAT! Very fair price too. We highly recommend Montano Painting! Best in the area"
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
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"Joshua's Painting Service did a great job on our home, cleaned up each day before they left and completed work in a timely manner."
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"After doing some research we found Jay’s Painting Service. We could not be happier with the exterior paint job the did. They transformed our house, which was looking a little rough, into some we are proud of. The crew was polite, professional and their attention to detail was top notch. They completed the job right in schedule. I highly recommend them for all your painting needs! Thank you guys so much!!"
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"We had the entire interior of our home painted. The painters came in and prepped the house for two days before painting. They patched and taped all of the appropriate areas and then painted with two coats of paint. The results are fantastic and we are very pleased. We definitely recommend Top Quality Painting for interior painting services."
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1977
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"Dave Cearlock is the best! We met with a few cabinet refinishers to begin with, and we were thinking of giving up on the project because it was simply too expensive and not what we had in mind. We wanted to keep the original cabinets, and just make them look better. We asked for more ideas from Service Magic and they suggested Cearlock, very happy! Dave Cearlock gave us a quote right away, and was especially flexible in giving us a price break if we would help with the project. Dave is friendly and a hard worker. The stain color Dave selected is magnificent. We are so pleased with our cabinets, better than imagined. Thank you so much."
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"The Brandon Paint Co crew were very professional and efficient. Our house was power washed, stained, and the trim painted in under a week with a beautiful result. Communications on site were friendly, open and timely. Setting up the job occurred before the winter and communications were excellent (from interactions to get an estimate, through documenting the contract, and then keeping us informed on planning/scheduling implementation)."
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"I had been having trouble finding someone who was willing to do my smallish paint job but Rynberk Painting was willing to do it. They were helpful with making sure we had the right paint color for my ceiling and did a fantastic job. Asking them to come back and do some additional work."
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Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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Customers say: True professional
"He did a great job and saved us money using paint he already had"
+18
Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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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."
+227
Serving Fair Oaks, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"Did a beautiful job painting my front door that had stain damage. Hired a previous painter who could not complete the job to my satisfaction after Three tries. He did it in 1 day."
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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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