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Avatar for Brannick and Associates Painting Services
Brannick and Associates Painting Services
4.8(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a wonderful experience with Brannick and Associates Painting Services. Patrick is very responsive. The team was extremely efficient and finished our interior painting project quickly. The work is some of the best that we have seen. We will definitely reach out to them again in the future when we have a painting project."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Berkeley
4.6(
102
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It was good. The only reason I am not giving them an excellent score is because after they left I noticed a smudge of paint was left on my window frame."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+7 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kannel's Painting Service
4.7(
160
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"Rene and Douglas did an excellent job staining our wood windows and painting a small buffet in 2 colors. The spray painting gives a very smooth finish."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Skage Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I loved the work that Skage Painting does. They are very professional. Thank you very much."
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+36

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Jefferson Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"Jefferson painting did a great job removing flaky old paint, and repainting our whole house. Great results!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Colorblast Painting
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Colorblast Painting is awesome,from start to finish,great customer service,I love that it is a family owned company as well.We had our house repainted and some wood rot repaired.Everything done as expected and as listed in proposal.Nathan and Amanda are so nice,I was hoping to have Nathan himself to paint but he was on another job, that's ok,all went well.I would recommend them to anyone and I have already had 3 people stop by and comment on the house saying it looks like a new house,if we have anymore painting needed,we will be calling them back.Oh,and they happen to be the cheapest out of the 3 estimates we got,which is a plus as well."
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Gene's Painting
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+5 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"Work was carefully done and the paint job is excellent."
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EAGLE EYE PAINTING
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal+3 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Eagle Eye Painting has been proudly offering painting services in the Bay Area for over 25 years. Our priority is the satisfaction of our clients, so we always take the time to ensure you are satisfied. Our skilled and qualified painters have years of experience in small and large painting projects in the Pleasant Hill. They will be working closely with clients to ensure your project is successful.

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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RA PAINTING
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Interior and Exterior painting services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction

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FAQs for painting projects in Oakland, 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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