Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Responsive, able to meet our needs on short notice, pleasure to work with, high quality painting"
Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Julio and his team have done a wonderful job for our exterior painting and deck painting. He is very workable and approachable. I am very pleased about their work and will definitely hire them again for the interior painting."
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Brannick Painting just finished a complete exterior repaint of our house in El Cerrito, including staining our deck. Patrick and his team were wonderful to work with. Patrick helped us with color selection, painting large sheets of posterboard with several colors we considered, so we could hold them up to the house in different lighting to see how they would look when finished. we have heard from others that they had small swatches painted on their house and Patrick’s approach is so much more helpful. Patrick is also extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of preparation and painting. We have an old stucco house that needed a lot of detailed preparation. His crew is very experienced, and they did an excellent job repairing and preparing all of the cracks and blemishes on our house. We are very happy with the final product. We highly recommend using Brannick Painting."
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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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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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Omar and his crew at green oak painting are professionals and know how to paint. They painted our exterior which has lots of nooks and difficult to reach areas. I am very impressed and pleased with the work they did. Would hire them again in a heartbeat."
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Serving San Francisco, 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."
Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
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Warranties offered
"TM did an awesome job painting all the interior walls of our home. They painted 8 rooms and 2 bathrooms in two days which exceeded our expectations. Their work quality is excellent and they moved and protected our furniture and floors to prevent any paint damage. Also did a thorough clean up after the painting was completed. We highly recommended them."
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Luis and his crew transformed my two bedrooms from all beige/faux textured walls and ceilings to absolutely beautiful spaces. They smoothed walls and ceilings, and painted with my color choices. They also painted the trims and doors. My rooms are so beautiful now and the work was excellent. Luis communicated with me the entire process, and made sure the work was completed to my approval. Not only are they a local small business, but the estimate was accurate and affordable. I will definitely call Lobato Painting again for future projects, and highly recommend them!!!"
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I never take the time to write a review but in this case I had to recommend Dan, his team and their outstanding work. The attention to detail, cleanliness, and work ethic were of the highest quality. I have had painting done before in my home and I am now looking to have Dan re-do this work because when I compare his work to the work done previously there is really no comparison - Dan's work is superior in every way. Last I would say that in addition to his top quality work, very competitive prices, and cleanliness Dan is a really good guy."
Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"We hired Smart & Beyond Painting for an interior painting project and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were professional, clean, and paid attention to every detail. Everything came out looking fresh and beautiful, and they made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!"
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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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