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Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Berger's Painting
4.8(
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Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob arrived on time for quote. Price was fair based on other properties I have had painted. Bob and his crew did quality work. Since this is a rental property and I was not onsite each day, Bob sent pics and updates every day. They sanded old wood windows and wood trim and made them look fresh again. Fixed holes and imperfections in walls and painted. They also installed new baseboards and window trim in some locations. They also finished the job a day early. I finally found a quality painter that I can trust."
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+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Santa Monica
4.7(
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Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris Williams did an exceptional job on a difficult project. We had problems with the crane/lift that was initially provided to do the job. When that method turned out to be unsafe, scaffolding had to be built, a more expensive item. Despite those additional costs, Chris honored the original bid. But more than that, Chris is great to work with. He's knowledgable, patient, attentive and trustworthy. His crew is great, too. Our Homeowners Association has been using Chris and CertaPro for years. They are the only paint company we will use, and we recommend them whenever we can to people who need painting professionally done. A ten out of ten!"
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+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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John and James White, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"James White always responded quickly to our emails. Our group of painters (3) were led by Cesar who were courteous, professional & addressed our questions or requests right away. The quality of paint and painting of our house was excellent."
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+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
EE Painting
4.6(
161
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Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"For anyone looking for a professional painter, look no further than e. E e painting. Elliot and his workers showed up on time. We're very professional and finished the job on time to my satisfaction and ,the pricing was competitive. I will definitely reach out to them again for my next project. Thank you Elliott."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Aldo & Etel Painting
4.9(
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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

"Aldo and his team did an excellent job painting my condo. He was very detailed and professional. Hanging up new lights and installing doorknobs I purchased to replace old ones. My condo looks great!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anytime House Painting
4.6(
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Serving Mar Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

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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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Response time10 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Mar Vista, 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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