Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1975
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"For anyone who needs a recommendation. King of Painters!!! We live in a log home outside of Julian that has never been finished the way it should until now. The quality work, people, and professionalism are as outstanding as their final product."
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Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Nile Schmidt is a true professional. I had him paint the outside and inside of a rehab I purchased in late 2008. Almost 1 decade later and the paint job has held up very, very well as I had a contractor over recently who thought the work had been done in the last 2 years (prompting me to write this review). Nile is great and easy to work with and his team is prompt and meticulous. If you want quality work done in a timely fashion at a reasonable price, I can't recommend anyone better than Nile and The Painting Company!"
Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"Geoff and his team were very meticulous, professional, experienced and really good people. We were very impressed with all the prep work done before the actual painting of the exterior was started. We highly, very highly recommend Adesion painting and plan to use them for future projects."
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Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Small jobs welcome
"He discussed everything prior to beginning the work. The wall is an offset diagonal and his technical work in painting this wall was amazing. His prices are reasonable."
+13
Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"Saul and his crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They were clean, fast and paid attention to details. They power washed, repaired stucco, caulked all joints, masked, used drop clothes everywhere and painted stucco and trim. All painted lines were sharp and clean. They didn’t even damage any roof tiles. Couldn’t be happier and I highly recommend them."
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Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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"Excellent, on time every day, beautiful work, true professionals excellent communication everything completed exactly as described. Steve and his crew were a joy to work with. Need a painter? I highly recommend Steve and New Life Painting."
+6
Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Bryan from Lugo painting is the best contractor I have come across so far. He was punctual, did high quality paint job and did an amazing job of protecting the floors and rest of the house. He can cover any high end paint job at a reasonable price. Bryan is honest and I found his quote to be fair. I highly recommend anyone looking for a paint job. He painted two of my homes and I would hire him in a heartbeat for any future project."
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Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Customers say: Quality work
"I was thoroughly satisfied with his work, personality, and how well he taped and cleaned up after himself. We are going to hire him for some inside work as well."
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Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"I was incredibly impressed with Jorge and his team. They really went above and beyond to deliver a flawless interior paint job with a super tight turnaround. I highly recommend Jorge and will absolutely use him for future jobs as well. If I could have given him 10 stars out of 5, I would have."
+43
Serving San Luis Rey, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Tony and team did an amazing job on my house. They took the time to prepare the house prior to painting. I highly recommend. Amazing work."
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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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