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Jose's Painting
4.9(
108
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Jose's Painting L.A. I contracted with them to paint my 2.5 story craftsman home with a lot of detail and they did a beautiful job. I loved the fact that I received a fast itemized quote so I knew exactly what to expect. The workers were all professional and courteous. Also the work area was cleaned up everyday before they left. I would definitely use them again."
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+67

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Berger's Painting
4.8(
430
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Berger’s Painting was great! Steve was prompt, respectful, had competitive pricing, and very knowledgeable on what paints to use on different areas. I would highly recommend!"
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+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rick Jamison Painting
5.0(
249
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The house exterior was power washed, the stucco was repaired, cracks in the wood filled, peeling paint was removed and the entire exterior of the house was painted including the patio cover. When the job was completed, the painters cleaned up and left paint for touch ups. My house looks terrific. From the outside, the house looks brand new. I am very satisfied with the painting, and I would recommend Rick Jamison Painting to anyone looking for a painter."
Custom Garage Door Tustin, Ca.
Finished Kitchen
Finished Dining Room
Stained Handrailing
Exterior Home Painting

+20

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CB Paint and Decor, Inc
5.0(
29
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! I would highly recommend this company. I had the exterior of my home painted. The workmen were quiet, respectful and highly skilled. They did an incredibly thorough job with tremendous attention to detail. And they kept the work space impeccably clean. I have never been happier with a house painting experience!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
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Painting - Exterior Project

+64

Recommended by58%of homeowners
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James White Painting
4.7(
90
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I left for work upon arrival of the painters(7 man crew). When I arrived home, they had finished approx. 95% of paint job. Mistakenly, they painted garage door white, and painted the accent wood on front door and landing white as well as back door. I pointed out their mistake & without any attitude, they promptly repainted the areas my selected color. The foreman also returned to touch up some areas that I requested. My aunt is going to have them paint a building for her and my son has an apartment building he plans to request Mr. White do the paint job."
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+37

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Paint & Finish, Inc
5.0(
22
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodriguez Paint and Finish came in and took a six year old paint job with a bunch of holes from different picture frame changes, peeling paint, incomplete patches, and two different colors as there was a decorative border and turned it into a dream room. I love dark colors and we got a accent wall with a dark color while the other color was a light paint, they complemented each perfectly. He was able to finish the job in a timely manner and provided us the extra paint for later touch ups(we have small children and things happen). I am very happy with the job and look forward to using the company for future projects."
finished product
cabinets and closets
interior repaint
exterior
interior painting

+236

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sanjuan Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sanjuan painting provides high quality, attention to detail, and fair prices. Lencho was always on time, flexible, and responsive to all of our communications and requests. I recommend Sanjuan painting for both interior and exterior painting. We are very pleased with their work!"
Mesa area
Ext painting
santa Inez
santa Inez
stacco

+161

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Straight Lines Painting
5.0(
12
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Kevin to paint two interior bedrooms while I was away on an international vacation, and he did an amazing job! From the beginning he offered highly competitive prices and clear communication that made it easy to set a date and time to have the work completed. Kevin stayed in touch and was highly responsive throughout the whole project, which took a lot of weight off my chest. The work was done to a high quality standard. I will definitely be calling him again for my painting needs"
Front Door
HVLP Sprayed polyurethane
Ornate decorative plants and birds
Exterior house repaint
Exterior house repaint

+14

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Santa Barbara, CA

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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