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Picasso Painting
4.8(
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, and showed up when they said they would. We picked a paint that we not happy with and they promptly repainted with a darker color (we paid for the paint and additional work as per the contract). They sent out contractors to replace the necessary wood trims that were rotted and a new solid front door. We are very happy with the service we've been given."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beyond Quality painting
4.9(
75
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Beyond Quality Painting! They painted the exterior of our house and did a fantastic job, the attention given to the prep work and detail was incredible."
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Exterior Painting Project- Foster City Ca
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+67

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A+ Painting
4.9(
102
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A+ painting was quick to respond, completed the work in a quick time frame, was flexible with changes to scope, and communicated timeline updates and few changes for scope changes in real time. They did a great job with the paint and would definitely hire them again."
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+97

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
27
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rolando wants to provide the best results and makes excellent recommendations that you should consider and discuss. Lower cost (cheaper paints) don’t necessarily give you the best or lasting results. His team is very meticulous and does a great job in prepping and cleanup."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wise Painting, Inc.
4.9(
51
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We requested an estimate to paint the exterior of our house and stain our deck. Our split level house was very challenging with wood and composite siding, four dormers, and three chimneys. Our roof was ceramic tile and quite pitched. After three different estimates, we chose Wise Painting who completed the job to our complete satisfaction. Henruy oversaw his paint crew to make sure the job was done without any problems and often joined in doing the work . We highly recommend their quality work."
Painting Walls and baseboard smooth finished
Fence
Fence
Wallpaper
Closet doors

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Skage Painting
5.0(
13
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The absolute best!! So professional and wonderful to work with. Priced so fair and provides stellar service. Highly recommend! Our go to for all our painting needs!"
kitchen  remodeling
kitchen remodeling
cracked repair
cracked repair
cracked repair

+36

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gruber Painting
4.7(
46
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gruber painting was amazing. They were very reasonably priced for an excellent job painting our home. They were professional, cleaned up after the project, and did the entire job in a timely manner."
Interior
Interior Refresh
Craftsman Makeover
Downtown Restoration
Mediterranean Design

+57

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John Melendez Paint Company
4.9(
12
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John was very professional. He went to great effort to match the stain we already had in another area of the yard and the job turned out great. He was prompt and easy to work with. I highly recommend John Melendez Paint Company."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Menlo Park, 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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