Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This job consisted of just painting the trim on the outside of my house. Two colors were used."
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Luis did a great job painting the entire outside of my house, the pergola, the fence and retaining walls. Inside he matched the existing paint color and painted the living/dining rooms, kitchen/family rooms, entry and long hallway walls and ceilings. He fixed dry rot outside and caulked cracks inside on walls and on the brick fireplace. It looked like a new house when he finished. He and his staff Manuel were always on time, kept me informed at every step and left things clean at the end of every day. I highly recommend Luis’ company for their professionalism and excellent work. The best recommendation is this: I will hire them again whenever I have painting needs."
+6
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Tom, Sean and the entire team of Pacific Paint & Design are superb both in craft and customer service. Tom came out, gave an explanation of what he believed should be done and why, explained what results we should expect, gave a fair estimate and start time. Everything promised was accomplished and more! We never expected how lovely the job would turn out. Our entry looks better now than it did when it was brand new! We love our new stained pillars and entry. Thanks Guys!"
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I canâ t say enough about Darrin and the quality of work they performed.. They were professional, timely, polite, detail oriented and clean. They exceeded my expectations. My house looks amazing! I highly recommend Quality Painters for your next paint project. I will absolutely use them again."
+6
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Daniel and his team at Soco Painting did a fantastic job on the exterior paint job. They were quick, thorough and communicative including tackling some minor dry rot repair and shutter replacement plus final touch ups. All for a far price. A+ No complaints."
+37
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Francisco and crew are really great guys ! They were very professional and got my house painted in record time ! They did a great job from start to finish. I have an old house 1907, and they took great care in masking off the trim, stained glass windows,etc. They were very pleasant while they were working. The price was very fair and the work is outstanding !"
+118
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Credit card accepted
"So Co painting was highly recommended by my brother in law who is a union painter. Yonan is a pro! He came in when he said and the paint job was impeccable. He also has fair prices in my experience. I will hire him in the future."
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"CertaPro Painters of Sonoma County did a fantastic job on repainting the exterior of our home, as well as an interior stairwell. Jim was super communicative throughout the job and stopped by to check on the progress every couple of days. His team of 3 painters (Brian, Armando and Moises) were fantastic to work with. They were extremely polite, dependable, patient and clean. The exterior of our house has a ton of small details and they painted everything with care. We absolutely LOVE the way our house turned out and would definitely hire CertaPro Painters for future jobs!"
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Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"John does great work! I sell Real Estate for a living and have been recommending John Seidler Painting to my clients for years."
+9
Serving Forestville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Armando painted our house exterior in 2003 and he was so good we have had him come back to do it again. The job was excellent both times, I could not recommend him any higher."
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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