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A+ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Redwood City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A+ painting was quick to respond, completed the work in a quick time frame, was flexible with changes to scope, and communicated timeline updates and few changes for scope changes in real time. They did a great job with the paint and would definitely hire them again."
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+97

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Detail Pro Painting
5.0(
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Serving Redwood City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny is the best you can trust. He provides a high quality service in time. His team is nice, and they focus on details of painting. We're happy after the works done. Manny is honest, knowledgeable and professional you can have faith on him. I picked the right guy."
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+17

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
27
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Serving Redwood City, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Serving Redwood City, CA and surrounding areas

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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
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Fence
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Closet doors

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gruber Painting
4.7(
46
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Serving Redwood City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Best experience ever. Prompt, courteous, fast, careful protecting areas not being painted, paid attention to details! Fair price. Painted all walls and wood trim in a two story, 1800 SF condo in four days. Would definitely hire again."
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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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Serving Redwood City, 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 time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John Melendez Paint Company
4.9(
12
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Serving Redwood City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company and employees. Overestimated the amount of paint needed for the job which customer had to pay for. We will find a way to use up the paint. We would still rehire them."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Redwood City, 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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