Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1978
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"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."
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Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"I hired Element Painting after seeing what a great job they did painting my neighbor's house. Initially, I had them paint the exterior trim. They did such a great job that I brought them back to paint my interior and I'm scheduling them again soon for more painting. Great company, very professional."
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Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Very pleased with the painting job!"
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Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Customers say: True professional
"Perez Painting was contracted to resurface and paint our patio structure and wooden features on the front of the house. All interactions went very smooth - from defining and quoting the project, down to timely execution of the 2 day project. As well, they went over and above the contact to paint other small areas that were not included in the original quote. They wanted everything to match. Their team worked very efficiency to get the project done on time. We have more painting projects in the schedule. Perez Painting will be the only call I will make. My wife and I were very happy with the results."
Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
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"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 !"
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Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Francisco was my go to painting expert and he finished job earlier than promised time. He and his team did an amazing job and i cannot be happier. I highly recommend Wizard painting!"
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Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"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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Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"Perfect Painting did a great job. Efficient, kept worksite neat, congenial workers, paint job done well! I hope to hire the same crew for interior!"
Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Just in time Painting did an excellent job and was very reliable and affordable. We would use them again!! Great guy to work with!"
Serving La Palma, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Mr. Ortiz Wison did Interior as well as exterior painting of house. He was very courteous and professional. He painted house nicely. I would dfinately endorse his services."
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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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