Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"House Painting Inc is the best painting company in Los Angeles. We had them for painting our interior stairways."
+10
Serving Mar Vista, 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!"
+67
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I was happy with dream painting David and Paul were professional sales representatives and Benjamin was very knowledgeable prepping and painting my house,I have another house to paint and I will have dream painting doing the job very reasonable prices"
+6
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"From giving me an estimate to the completion of the job, the entire CertaPro Santa Monica team was extremely professional, detailed and timely. They did an amazing job and were super easy to work with. I'm extremely happy. I will definitely use them again and would refer them to anyone looking for a beautiful and stress free paint job."
+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
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Wow!! There are not enough words to express how hardworking and professional this company handles business. They painting was wonderful. They also stained my stairs and fixed scratches on the hardwood floors. In addition, they sealed and painted my garage floor. Above and beyond is all I can say. Hire them!!! They are reasonable and I couldnâ t have asked for better customer service."
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"
+43
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"my bathroom was painted perfectly!. The lines are so clean. My bathroom is gorgeous because of Diego Martinez!"
+17
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Painted very well. Fixed a couple of very small defects found at the end of job inspection - right away, without any issues. A few months later, still no concerns about the paint job."
+12
Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great job on exterior painting. Good communication skills. I would hire Julie again."
+55
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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