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Avatar for Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
Custom Painting & Decorating, Inc.
4.8(
106
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cesar and his company provided clear descriptions and photos showing what they would take care of in painting our home exterior and our kitchen cabinets. They provided complete care over our home and exceeded our expectations in the high quality results they delivered for us!"
Exterior Paint
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Dream Painting
4.7(
331
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+18 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with the painting job!"
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+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Rick Jamison Painting
5.0(
249
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+5 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent. Rick Jamison Painting did an amazing stain job on our new wood garage doors. They were able to sand and stain all our current gates to match back to new garage. Very professional, friendly and reliable company. I would highly recommend."
Custom Garage Door Tustin, Ca.
Finished Kitchen
Finished Dining Room
Stained Handrailing
Exterior Home Painting

+20

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sharp Painting
4.9(
14
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic, I’m extremely happy after they finished ; good price , good job . I’m highly Recommend to whoever need the paint job Really! By the way my own neighbor soon be Painting by them too !"
Interior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Projects
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+20

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wizard Painting Inc
4.7(
37
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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 Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Francisco and his crew were fantastic! They painted our Master bedroom and bathroom which was a very difficult because they had to cover dark paint with white, but they were able to achieve the job to PERFECTION! Not only were they knowledgeable, professional and super skilled, they were also respectful, fair and kind. I plan to use them again and would highly recommend them for any type of painting job."
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+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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IM Painting, Inc.
4.3(
284
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quick and quality painting job. Price was average compared with others in the area."
Exterior painting Project Costa Mesa
Best Western Casablanca Inn
custom gray kitchen cabinets
custom gray tone cabinet refinishing
interior staining painting

+129

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MR Professional Painting
4.5(
38
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+18 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are the best in OC a pleasure to work with and they did a great job I am very please with it I highly recommend than to anyone. I will definitely be calling on them for all my painting need"
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Before- Rear
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+66

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Perfect Painting Co.
4.3(
207
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thank you Brandon and crew for a great job on our entire house and garage in RSM, very clean and trustworthy. I highly recommend Perfect Painting Co. for your home paint project."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Roman Painting
4.3(
131
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alberto did incredible work at a low price-he stained the front doors better than anyone in 30 years. Painting was excellent and his ability to repair wood and stucco was first rate. Dr Vic S"
darker toner
update color
table top
damage top
maple

+91

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Avila's Paint & Finishing
5.0(
33
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have had Alfonso paint our kitchen, family room cabinets, bathroom cabinets, furniture, fireplace mantle, and doors! I will use him again when I paint inside my home. Alfonso does excellent work, taking care of details. Iâ ve been very impressed with it!. He is so easy to work with during the projects and very dependable, also."
Upgraded kitchen
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Foothill Ranch, 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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