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Ace in the Hole Painting LLC
4.9(
67
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The Ace in the Hole team did an outstanding job. Very professional. We had a tremendous amount of painting to do. Nick and his team were thorough, neat, meticulous, and on time! I have contracted with 5-6 painting companies over the last 20 years and I can easily state Ace in the Hole has been the best. Very easy to work with and they delivered an outstanding product upon completion. No redos, no messes, no stress. And all at a very reasonable price. They will be our "go-to" contractor for our future painting needs."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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John Normile
4.9(
61
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and his sons painted 3 walls white in our master bedroom, plus two doors , trim, and baseboards. They painted one accent wall. They did an excellent and professional job. They did all the prep work-protecting furniture with plastic etc. After they painted, they cleaned everything. We would highly recommend these painters!!"
Metel building
Metel building
House repainting
Primeing
Repaint

+8

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Snow Painting & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Harrison and his crew exceeded my expectations! They extensively prepped our house including covering all surfaces that should not be painted, and caulking all the seams before painting. I was nervous about getting the exterior of our home painted, but was so pleased with the final result! Harrison made sure the job was completed smoothly and quickly. Thanks for a job well done!"
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JTB Paint Co
4.9(
16
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff and his wife Marlena did a wonderful job painting the interior and exterior of our home. Overall experience was great ... they were both easy to get along with, polite, punctual, very neat/tidy, and constantly communicated updates to keep us appraised of progress and estimated completion time. Work quality was very good, and they even got more done than they anticipated in the timeframe we had available. I would highly recommend Jeff for any type of painting work."
Interior Painting Project
Typical Room Prep
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+329

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Olvera New Generation Painting
5.0(
6
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Julian & Jason painted our the outside of our house last fall and we were very pleased. My husband was impressed with their method of spraying it on and then back rolling it to get better coverage. The color was important to me, and Jason went made sure it matched perfectly. We have small pups and they were careful to close all gates behind them. We would highly recommend them!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in San Marcos, TX

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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