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Lions Painting Inc
5.0(
30
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Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex did a great job painting the inside of our condo. He was punctual, clean and very professional. Our complex also hired them to do some exterior painting and that also went very well. We highly recommend Lions Painting."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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+41

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King of the Painters Inc
4.7(
78
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+18 more

Serving La Mesa, 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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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Painting Company, LLC
4.5(
159
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+13 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five years later, the Painting Company's job is holding up remarkably well. No peeling, no fading. We still get compliments on how nice the house looks."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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ECO Painting
4.8(
96
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+9 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had our kitchen cabinets painted by Raul and his staff. The cabinets look great and project was finished on time. I highly recommend their services to anyone."
Custom Home
Going GREEN
re stucco
Going GREEN
re stucco

+1

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CG Pro Painting
5.0(
235
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CG Pro painting took excellent care of my home and my family. It actually rained and they still got all the exterior painting done in one day! I highly recommend CG Pro painting!"
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Stairs
Exterior painting

+138

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Painting by Bello
4.9(
47
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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+11 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jorge and his team did a great job painting our Home. He was always available when I called, gave us a quote that we were satisfied with and did not come up with any surprise fees. We would recommend Bello painting to anyone."
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
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Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+156

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DP Painting
4.9(
35
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did everything right. Attention to detail., keeping the job site clean, careful taping and prep. They painted our newly installed shaker style garage doors. They even painted the surrounding molding, which was not part of the bid. I would not hesitate to hire them again for any painting project."
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Response time1 hour
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rex Painting Inc
5.0(
21
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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 La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jovanny did an amazing job! Just recently purchased my new home that desperately needed a fresh coat of paint and he did such an incredibly job!! Will definitely be reaching out again for the exterior of the house. Extremely professional service and affordable quotes. Thank you again!"
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Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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+9

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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JG Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+1 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have hired Javier for numerous jobs inside, outside painting, inside staining and other specialized work. 5 stars. He will continue to be the main go to guy for future jobs."
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint
Exterior paint

+36

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Precision Painting Plus
4.0(
1,227
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+14 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paint job and remodel // Pintura y remodelacion"
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting

+40

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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FAQs for painting projects in La Mesa, 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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