Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Aguirre Painting did a great job painting the exterior of our rental. When we paint the interior in a couple of years, we will look to them first."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I can highly recommend Sunshine Painting. Samantha was always very professional, prompt in her visits and always returned calls and emails. We required some siding and dry rot repair, which Ben repaired expertly. The crew painted our tall house with great care and attention. They discovered some additional dry rot while working, so we put a pause on the project to allow repairs on that, before they returned to finish up. The finished result is outstanding. Their pricing is straightforward and reasonable. Can highly recommend, so happy!"
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1973
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Muir Painting crew was punctual, friendly, informative about project. Power washed house, prepped, got to work. Great paint job. Excellent clean up. All at a very very fair price."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 1976
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Definitely recommend Color Fast Painting! Doug is responsive, honest, and very easy to work with, even on smaller projects like mine was. When it's time to repaint my home, or any other painting project, they will be first on my list to contact."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I am totally happy with professional house painters!! They did a perfect job painting the exterior of our house which hadn’t been painted in over 30 years. They spent a whole day scraping all the peeling paint & then applied the primer. Did the pressure washing & came back to paint the house & trim. They are hard workers & pay attention to detail. They cover everything up as to not get paint on driveways plants etc. Also cleaned up like they weren’t even there. The friendly, professional & know what there doing. If your needed some painting done inside or out give them a call."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Sunnyside Painting just completed staining my cedar fence, which hadn't been stained in about 8 years. The fence looks fantastic!! The team was very professional and polite. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs painting done."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Paul did a great job painting our home. He was very thorough from the power washing to the caulking to the actual painting. We are very pleased with his work."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Carlos painted my home and shop 3 years ago and did an excellent job. I got a bid for painting my deck railing and staining the deck itself. The bid came quickly and very reasonable. The job was done quickly and just as we had agreed upon. You wonâ t be disappointed."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"So happy we chose D&N Colors Painting, LLC when we decided to have our house painted. They pressure washed the house, our ramp, and the carport. We had them stain our ramp, too. Everything is just beautiful. And to top things off the price was very reasonable. We would recommend this company to all our friends and family."
Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"This job entailed painting the entire interior of a 3,100 square foot condo with extensive millwork and cabinetry. The friendly team did a superb job of prepping followed by expert painting. They showed up on time and communication was great. I highly recommend PDX Rose City Painting."
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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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