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Avatar for Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
27
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Mountain View, 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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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+6 more

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wise Painting and his team were very professional and did a great job painting the exterior of my house and garage. He was very attentive and helpful with paint color selection and I valued his opinion. I would recommend Wise Painting for all your paint needs."
Painting Walls and baseboard smooth finished
Fence
Fence
Wallpaper
Closet doors

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Precise Touch Painting
5.0(
21
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal+2 more

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Fernando for a new fence painting project. From taking time prepping to the final paint, the fence turned out beautiful. He really pays attention to detail. Fernando is responsible,professional and reasonably priced I will use Precise Touch Painting for my future projects."
Color Change
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting

+80

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gruber Painting
4.7(
46
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+2 more

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gruber is my go-to painting company. They do excellent work. They are very professional. In once incident one of their painters accidentally broke a light fixture and they jumped in immediately to replace it without even being asked. They stand by their promises and work with the customer to make sure everything is exactly what they promised. You can't ask for better than that!"
Interior
Interior Refresh
Craftsman Makeover
Downtown Restoration
Mediterranean Design

+57

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Two Men and a Brush Painting
5.0(
22
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Specialty Painting - TexturesExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went GREAT! Scott was absolutely wonderful. His work is impeccable! He covered everything before he started - floors, furniture, etc. I was amazed. I would have had more paint on me than on the walls. It looks great. I wish I had known about him when I had my home painted years ago. Love his work! I will definitely hire him again."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Mountain View, 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.

The Mountain View, CA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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