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Vandermark & Son Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After Kirk and his team painted our exterior home and fence, we had him paint our 3 car garage floor with an anti slip paint with speckles on another home we own and they are doing an excellent job. They are coming back on Monday to apply the sealer (had to wait for paint to dry). They even did a trash run on items we needed to get rid of. Wouldn’t hesitate to hire Vandermark and Son Painting. They are the best."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Mitchell's Painting Enterprise
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Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+5 more

Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Jessie and his crew did a great job. It had been 20 years since our house had been painted, and now it looks fantastic. Excellent attention to detail. They were on time, did what they said they were going to do and were very professional. Overall, high quality work. We will hire them again when it comes time to paint the interior."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Aaron Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+6 more

Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company with 20+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mitchell's Painting Enterprise
4.9(
119
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+6 more

Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed with the professionalism prior to the job, and the work was superb!. They protected the floors, ceiling fans, and everything else very well. They did a high quality job in all areas painted (including wood paneling). I highly recommend them!"
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FAQs for painting projects in South Lake Tahoe, 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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