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Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Joses—Junior and Senior—along with the on-site manager, Elvis, took great care of us in painting our nearly 100 year old duplex home. They finished ahead of schedule and did a fantastic job following our more-complicated-than-usual historic painting plan. Our building looks so good that I have been asked by multiple neighbors who did the amazing paint job. I have referred all of them to Jose!"
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+67

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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James White Painting
4.7(
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Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

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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 by97%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Santa Monica
4.7(
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Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The painting job went great.  The two painters, Lester and Carlos, showed up promptly at 8am each day and kept me informed regarding the work for the day.  The whole project took 3 days.  My main concern was for my master bedroom, which had some spots and wear and tear on the walls.  Lester addressed the issue with priming the walls and painting.  They helped me move furniture away from the walls and put it back after painting."
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+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Hic Quality Painting
5.0(
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Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A few years back Hic Painting Painted all my doors and baseboards inside my house and then this year 2024 they painted my exterior home. Angel was very professional and his crew was great to work with and very hard workers. My house turned out amazing and everyone in the neighborhood is amazed at the transformation of our home! All thanks to Hic Painting. Angel is worth the hire!"
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+45

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Joshua S Markell
4.5(
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Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joshua was the paint contractor, but his painter, Jorge, was very professional and painfully thorough, down to every detail. He went above and beyond our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend this contractor to anybody."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Topanga, 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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