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Ruben Roman Painting
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ruben Roman Painting was the best ever, I've had numerous projects completed by many paint companies, and Ruben was absolutely top notch, creative and completely within budget. Two thumbs up, amazing results and would hire again! :) Excellent all the way around. Lionel S."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Oak Painting
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. Omar was courteous, considerate and very professional. We were concerned about the plants along the walls but he took extra measures to ensure none of them were damaged. The best decision we have ever made was to go with Green Oak Painting."
Finish Results of Paint Work
Working on 2 coats of exterior paint
Great finish of Exterior paint work, allways applying best quality paint
Look like new home
Exterior deck refinishing

+242

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Master Color Painting
4.7(
51
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve is a consummate professional with impressive knowledge about paint and painting. He explains what he's going to do very clearly and is to easy going to work with. He and his super nice crew did a fantastic job, working diligently to transform our weatherbeaten house at a very reasonable price. They even painted my studio building and porches for free. The house and studio look amazing! Steve fully deserves his five star rating!!!"
1333 Pepper Rd
cabinets
texture
Theater
Finish

+327

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Leoni's Quality Painting Inc
4.9(
74
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and team did a great job painting the interior of my home. He was polite, communicative, and paid great attention to detail. The paint looks great!"
Bell Marin Keys Novato
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Exterior Painting  Novato
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Exterior Painting  Novato

+26

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Deco Painting Company
4.9(
24
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bruno and his team at Deco Painting are top-tier and is my go to for any work that entails painting. Decoâ s customer service, responsiveness, quality of work, vision and execution is unmatched. He took great care of my clientâ s 4,000 sq ft luxury home in Marin County, painting the interior, exterior, epoxy flooring, staining staircases, garage and more! Do yourself a favor and hire Deco for all your painting needs!"
Our brand !
Lower Sunset SF
Vivid colors !
Decks
Deck and sidings

+31

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Redwood Painting Co
4.3(
23
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tom, Sean and the entire team of Pacific Paint & Design are superb both in craft and customer service. Tom came out, gave an explanation of what he believed should be done and why, explained what results we should expect, gave a fair estimate and start time. Everything promised was accomplished and more! We never expected how lovely the job would turn out. Our entry looks better now than it did when it was brand new! We love our new stained pillars and entry. Thanks Guys!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dennis Painting, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennisâ s crew did a great job with the interior painting and some exterior touch up. They were on time and pleasant to work with. The job was completed right on schedule."
deck
driveway
deck
exterior
driveway

+73

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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SOCO PAINTING
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Daniel and his team at Soco Painting did a fantastic job on the exterior paint job. They were quick, thorough and communicative including tackling some minor dry rot repair and shutter replacement plus final touch ups. All for a far price. A+ No complaints."
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Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

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FAQs for painting projects in Petaluma, 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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