Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have used A+ painting for both exterior and interior work at my home. George is easy to work with and I think they provide good value. I recommend contacting them for a quote on any painting job you are considering."
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
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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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
At Premium Painting, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality painting services. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next painting project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every painting project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Lance and his crew showed professionalism and problem solving beyond my ability to do the same. He is courteous and knowledgeable about the many finishes, paints and stains in today's market. Besides the great quality of his work, he and his crew are reliable and on time. My home (2800 sq. ft.) is beautiful. He even suggested that the job should include the front porch and he was 100% right. Thank you Lance and Shaun."
Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1983
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Meticulous questions during the proposal/quote phase; High-quality paint work; Professional communications and updates on job start/finish based on weather changes (rain forecast)"
Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Quick response. Excellent team of painters. Very professional. Patient with me and my questions. Went above and beyond. They painted the exterior of my home. Will have them back to paint interior."
Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"John was very professional. He went to great effort to match the stain we already had in another area of the yard and the job turned out great. He was prompt and easy to work with. I highly recommend John Melendez Paint Company."
Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Fernando and his crew did a fantastic job with my painting needs (partial - high areas only), They were very accommodating with my requests. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. If you have ANY paintings needs … just contact him, you won’t be disappointed."
Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1982
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I had a great experience with David. He was very reliable, had reasonable prices, did great work, worked with my schedule and was very accommodating to the fact that I live out of the area. Came back to do some touch ups and added a little more work. Great attitude and demeanor. Will use David again for my next project. Highly recommend his services."
Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Quick, they were in and out and just a couple days and they were done"
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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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