Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"House Painting Inc did a fantastic job. They were very reliable and professional. They did the job quickly but carefully."
+10
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1970
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I highly recommend Jose's Painting L.A. I contracted with them to paint my 2.5 story craftsman home with a lot of detail and they did a beautiful job. I loved the fact that I received a fast itemized quote so I knew exactly what to expect. The workers were all professional and courteous. Also the work area was cleaned up everyday before they left. I would definitely use them again."
+67
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very pleased with the painting job!"
+6
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The painting job went great. The two painters, Lester and Carlos, showed up promptly at 8am each day and kept me informed regarding the work for the day. The whole project took 3 days. My main concern was for my master bedroom, which had some spots and wear and tear on the walls. Lester addressed the issue with priming the walls and painting. They helped me move furniture away from the walls and put it back after painting."
+11
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1973
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"They painted our entire exterior including fence and they painted the shed for free with the extra paint. They completed the job in a timely manner. The quality of the painting was excellent. They did lose half a star because there were a couple places where they could have done a better job on the prep work (sanding and repair). I would definitely recommend them to a friend and I have. Work was completed a couple years ago and the work is holding up well."
+8
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Plancheck Painting provided a fast quote and finished earlier than anticipated without compromising quality. The project came out great!"
+17
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"My husband and I hired Aldo to paint our daughter and son in laws newly purchased 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse in Newhall, Ca. This was a house warming gift for the kids as they are new home owners. We live in Arizona. Aldo was easy to talk to and easy to work with. Aldo and his crew started on time, did a fantastic job on the walls, ceilings, floor boards, doors, trim and the brick fireplace front. They textured the awful looking ceilings and even took some popcorn ceilings off in the closets and textured them as well. My daughter and son in law decided to have them paint the kitchen cabinets for an additional cost. Aldo even removed all the painted over kitchen cabinet hardware. He cleaned it up and reinstalled it all onto the newly painted cabinets. The kitchen cabinets and hardware look brand new. Every surface in the house looks great! Definitely would hire them again!"
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Stained repaired and painted exterior fence and gates"
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Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"John and crew were the best I have had. Very friendly, polite and punctual. Throughout the whole process they kept me updated and even went out of their way to fix little things I was unaware of - without charging anything extra. When any portion of work had been completed they would show me what they had done and made sure the work was satisfactory to me before they would move on to the next portion of the job.
Honesty and integrity are rare commodities these days - or so it seems, but, Anytime House Painting has all of the above in spades. Excellent job and frankly...excellent people. I will absolutely hire them again when I need any work done.
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+12
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I highly recommend MVP Painting! The owner, Julie and her staff were amazing and extremely professional! They painted both the exterior and interior of my home with precision and detail. Each day they showed up well groomed with smiles on their faces. Their energy brought great comfort to the stress of being a homeowner, while under construction."
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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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