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Ruben Roman Painting
5.0(
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ruben Roman Painting was the best ever, I've had numerous projects completed by many paint companies, and Ruben was absolutely top notch, creative and completely within budget. Two thumbs up, amazing results and would hire again! :) Excellent all the way around. Lionel S."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Oak Painting
5.0(
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omar and his crew at green oak painting are professionals and know how to paint. They painted our exterior which has lots of nooks and difficult to reach areas. I am very impressed and pleased with the work they did. Would hire them again in a heartbeat."
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Working on 2 coats of exterior paint
Great finish of Exterior paint work, allways applying best quality paint
Look like new home
Exterior deck refinishing

+242

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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TM Expert Painting
5.0(
8
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"TM did an awesome job painting all the interior walls of our home. They painted 8 rooms and 2 bathrooms in two days which exceeded our expectations. Their work quality is excellent and they moved and protected our furniture and floors to prevent any paint damage. Also did a thorough clean up after the painting was completed. We highly recommended them."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SOCO PAINTING
5.0(
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Daniel and his team at Soco Painting did a fantastic job on the exterior paint job. They were quick, thorough and communicative including tackling some minor dry rot repair and shutter replacement plus final touch ups. All for a far price. A+ No complaints."
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Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

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Platinum Painting & Upgrades
5.0(
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Needed to get about 150 feet of railing prepped and painted, as well as 6 pieces of outdoor wicker furniture. Platinum Painting did a very good job and promptly arrived each morning first thing. Excellent clean up each day. Very satisfied."
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Restaurant painting
Restaurant painting
ceiling frames
concrete design

+18

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prestige Custom Painting, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Recently we hired Prestige Custom Painting to do a small exterior job. The mark of excellence in painting is the amount and care that goes into preparation. Prestige met and surpassed our expectations. They were meticulous in preparing our trim work for painting. The result was beyond what we thought possible. In addition they were extremely careful and tidy. No drips. No spills. And they cleaned up the work area perfectly Finally, they were punctual. A dream for us We will definitely be booking Prestige Custom Painting to paint the rest of our house this spring."
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+10

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J.Rupert, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and his team was very easy to work with. They were kind, respectful and cleaned up each day as they went. The bid was fair as was the pricing for changes I made. I’d easily recommend."
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Painting - Interior Project
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Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cal Preserving, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Tomales, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very easy to work with. I'd used them before but this time I got estimates from other contractors and was amazed how much more reasonable Cal Preserving was. The difference may be that the others pointed to additional steps that could be taken. Did Cal Preserving "miss" these things or recognize they weren't necessary--I'm inclined to believe the latter."
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Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Tomales, 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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