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Montaño Painting
5.0(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well, Eddie and his crew did an excellent job painting the interior of our home. They completed the work on schedule, cleaned up everyday and were careful moving household items. Eddie also did an excellent job sanding and staining our front door when other companies said to just paint the door, that it was too much trouble to re-stain. Eddie also guarantees his work and works hard to make sure you are happy with the final results when work is completed."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Tracy Lennon Painting
4.8(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tracy Lennon Painting did an awesome job transforming our home. Dakota and crew use quality materials and paint, repaired cracks prior to applying the paint and made our home look 10 years younger. Dakota and crew were very professional, showed up early for work daily, worked hard and fast, and cleaned up work area. Tracy Lennon, the owner provided a fair estimate and competitive pricing, came for visual inspection and got us on calendar the next day! We are very happy with the results and plan on calling them again when it's time to paint the inside of our home. Highly recommended!"
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Jay's Painting Service
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’m totally happy with Jay’s Painting. I hired them after observing their great work painting my neighbor’s house. They do what they say, show up on time and are easy to communicate and work with. Jay was careful to match the colors I selected and helpful replacing my light fixtures, house numbers and doorbell once painting was complete with the new ones I purchased. Jay’s Painting did a quality job - I highly recommend them!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Top Quality Painting
4.3(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are beyond happy with the quality of our exterior paint job. Top Quality quoted a fair price & even did additional wood work on our trim. The crew was punctual, clean, and meticulous! I recommend Top Quality without hesitation."
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Kitchen cabinetry painting
Kitchen cabinetry painting

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Journey's Painting
5.0(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Journey was very thorough in his prep and painting of our exterior 2-story house. We chose a dark color and it turned out wonderfully! Very pleasant and easy to discuss project with. Loved the work so much, that we've hired him for 2 more projects (interior painting and staining of pergola). Next project will be our front door."
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Caldwell Construction & Handyman Svcs
4.4(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He arrived close to the time I was told and checked out the work to be done. He then left for about an hour to get supplies and when he returned he fixed the problem of the 1/4" gap between my floor and the threshold. He also replaced the casing on the left side of my door and painted it to match the rest of the frame."
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Smith Coatings
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1955

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Established by Fred Smith, Sr., in 1938 and relocated and expanded by Fred Smith, Jr., in 1955 in the Central Valley, and now working with his Son Fred and his Grandson. We have four generations of collective knowledge and experience that give us a unique advantage in providing professional services and knowledge to our customers. Here at Smith Fred Quality Roofing & Painting & Specialty Coatings we are able to provide the most value and innovation per dollar spent by providing satisfaction for every service that we provide to our customers.

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Thornton, 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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