Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1981
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Berger's Painting was awesome to work with. They helped us painting our whole house."
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1970
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"The Joses—Junior and Senior—along with the on-site manager, Elvis, took great care of us in painting our nearly 100 year old duplex home. They finished ahead of schedule and did a fantastic job following our more-complicated-than-usual historic painting plan. Our building looks so good that I have been asked by multiple neighbors who did the amazing paint job. I have referred all of them to Jose!"
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Cesar the owner of CR Painting is really conscious about the quality of his work. He painted the exterior of my house and it looks great ! Very happy with the outcome!"
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Rick Jamison Painting is a great job painting the exterior of my 2-story, 2,200-square foot home. I requested estimates from a total of 3 painters that were all highly rated on Angi's. Rick Jamison Painting was by far the most responsive to my scope of work. Rick Jamison himself came out twice personally to discuss the details of my project during the bidding process. Jordan was the project manager and estimator and kept me informed throughout the process. Mario was the lead painter and showed great attention to detail and was clearly experienced at his craft. They even fixed my wooden gate as part of the project. They were not the least expensive bidder but I chose them because I felt they knew their stuff, paid attention to the details, and would do a high quality job (which they did)."
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1973
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Excellent work! Done on time, reasonable price. Responses to questions were timely. James White Painting did what they said they’d do, when they said they’d do it! Would highly recommend!"
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Excellent work. On time, on budget. Stripped old paint where necessary, filled holes, re-painted with proper exterior paint. No issues, would use again for sure."
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Really love his work!!! Highly recommended for all your painting needs."
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"From start to finish Francisco & every member of his team were amazing. On time, professional, great communication & meticulous in their work. We have had a tough history with finding painting contractors who take pride in their work & do a beautiful job. This company is top notch. Hands down the best & the neatest painting company we ve ever worked with. Our home is lovely again. We would definitely use them for any additional painting needs!!"
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Outstanding skill, speed and attention to detail. Aldo goes above and beyond. Aldo and his crew fit us in his schedule and finished the job of painting the interior our house four days before he said he would be able to. They are the best. We will definitely hire them again when it is time to stain our cupboards or for any other painting that needs to get done."
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did an Awesome job and our external house paint job turned out Excellent. Elliot and his Team were Professional,Prompt,Skilled,Knowledgeable and Friendly. For a large project like a 2 story house they excelled at reaching all the high places ,eves and chimneys.....leaving everything cleaned up at the end of every work day. I highly recomend Elliot and his Crew for your exterior painting ......so I invited him and his crew to tackle our interior painting project in September"
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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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