Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"From quote to finish, J&D Painting was a pleasure to work with, and the freshly painted exterior of my home looks great!"
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very dependable! Thank you Beyond Quality Painting"
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
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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Serving San Jose, 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."
+17
Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Rolando, owns blue painting inc And experience with him has been impressive Team Rolando would always come on time and finish up the job on time Humble and Honest person knows his work , his team has been incredibly good He did exterior paint for our house, fixed Sprinklers and landscaping I would 100% recommend Blue paint Inc to my friends and family"
Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"JR and his team were excellent for the interior painting. They have taken care of each and all details which we asked them to fix and paint properly. Jose promptly answered the email and text to all our questions."
Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I hired Ceasar for exterior porch painting. he did an excellent job! I would recommend him for any paint/stain related work."
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Elliot is w painting pro so trust him when he makes recommendations. He did a great job and even fixed some of the shoddy sanding and bad corners the construction crew left him. He worked around our schedule and even put up with my request for three different quotes. Thanks Elliot."
Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I hired Fernando for a new fence painting project. From taking time prepping to the final paint, the fence turned out beautiful. He really pays attention to detail. Fernando is responsible,professional and reasonably priced I will use Precise Touch Painting for my future projects."
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1983
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They painted the walls in the house, except the bathrooms, and the ceiling in the kitchen only. They were excellent. It was going to be just the two guys but we were under pressure to get it done and he called in two more guys, it was supposed to take two days, but they got it done in one. They were good. They were very responsive and dealt with pressure for time very well."
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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