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True Finish Painting
4.8(
25
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Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"True Finish Painting. The name says it all, Professional! It’s tough finding painters In the mountain area, let alone a good one. We had several quotes to paint the outside of the house. His price was extremely reasonable. His workmanship was stellar from start to finish. He did a great job on the house. Looks wonderful. I highly recommend. True Finish Painting"
Interior Painting Project
Customer had old door and wanted to get it changed to a different color
This home wanted a color change
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Alcantar Construction
4.9(
14
)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Rodrigo worked on my kitchen and a restroom, and I'm pretty satisfied with the work. He was really easy to talk to and made adjustments on time, and the communication was there. I would hire them again, and I have already recommended him."
Bathroom Renovation
Exterior Stucco Demo
Exterior Stucco Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Installed new roof shingles

+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Schlemann Painting & Decorating
5.0(
16
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Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Heinz and Ruth were awesome and a lovely couple to work with. They were very humble and helpful with suggestions and recommendations. They did a fantastic job on our home. They re-painted the ceilings in two bedrooms, repainted two of our bathrooms, they did all the trim and doors of our home, they painted the stair rails, did some touch up work in our living room ceiling, painted the fireplace. Heinz and Ruth recommend we do wainscoting in our living room. We went with their suggestion, and absolutely love the outcome. They start at working on our home in early July and we re done within two weeks. My family absolutely adored their company and talking with them too. We hope to hire them in the near future for our kitchen and highly recommend them."
You'll Love What We Do!
You'll Love What We Do!
You'll Love What We Do!
You'll Love What We Do!
You'll Love What We Do!

+24

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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247 Painting LLC
5.0(
6
)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The process went smoothly from start to finish. 247 Painting did an excellent job painting my house. Since I bought the house it had never been painted so I really needed a freshen up and they went above and beyond. Every line is so crisp and I’m so much more happier with my house now."
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+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Manuel Apodoca Construction
4.6(
38
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Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Manual was on time, finished as promised and cleaned up everything when done...my rooms painted look great and am very happy with his work. I would recommend him to everyone"
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+770

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Porterville, 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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