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Top-Rated Painters in Vail - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for D.N.A's Custom Painting LLC
D.N.A's Custom Painting LLC
4.9(
40
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Without a hitch. Nester arrived each day as scheduled. Polite, clean well mannered fellow. Very likable. All work performed on schedule. Great paint job. Tight lines, no mess. Staining of the wood doors came out outstanding. Another professional job and again, no mess. Price was very reasonable. Would hire again. Happy about the entire project."
Original picture before stripping clear.
Before power washing floor and applying fresh coat of pool deck product.
Before power washing and scrapping floor.
Before
Before

+37

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sun Painting LLC
Sun Painting LLC
4.7(
46
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+15 more

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This is the 2nd time using Sun Painting since the first time on a guest house was done so well. This job was interior repair and paint for the AZ room. The Sun Painting crew is careful, competent, helpful. The room really needed repairs before paint. So, it was more than just paint. It was done well, beautiful room again. Sun Painting is great, start to finish, set up, labor, clean up. They are thorough and really nice guys, too. They will be doing job number 3 at my home in a few weeks. I trust their work."
Repair and paint ceiling
Painting - Exterior Project
The house was already painted
Exterior and interior
Painting - Exterior Project

+299

Recommended by55%of homeowners
Avatar for Vista SC Painting LLC
Vista SC Painting LLC
4.9(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My husband and I hired Vista SC Painting recently to complete some projects before we have the exterior of our home painted. The work that Vista Paint completed on our house was the following: 5 exterior doors + large front entrance door were refinished (sanded, stained, and sealed—front and back), they did a re-stucco and re-seal of the parapet walls, and they re-coated and sealed the roof. Bryan was very communicative via emails, texts, and phone calls; we value clear communication in general, but it is especially important during home projects where scheduling, logistics, and our specific requests and needs are concerned. Bryan also gave us a more favorable quote out of 3 quotes we got from other contractors, so we were pleased with his fair pricing. We plan to contact Vista SC Painting again fairly soon to schedule an exterior paint for our home and the wall that surrounds our property based on the positive experience we had with them."
Cabinet Lacquer Finish
Cabinet Lacquer Finish
Cabinet Lacquer Finish
Cabinet Lacquer Finish
Cabinet Lacquer Finish

+62

Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for CH Painting
CH Painting
4.6(
83
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"This company was very efficient and neat and the paint they recommended was excellent. They were very careful about covering our new cabinets while painting our kitchen and also the main rooms of our house. Their service was top notch and we would definitely hire them in future."
Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Wildcat Painting Company LLC
Wildcat Painting Company LLC
4.5(
235
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The owner, Alex, responded to request for a bit quickly and saved us some $$ in the mix. The work crew was very professional, and polite and did a great job of masking windows and etc., prepping for painting. The job went smoothly. Nice and "neat!" We are very satisfied with the results. They also used quality Dunn Edwards Ever Shield Paint, which is high quality paint material. Good job Wildcat!"
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+5

29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Arizona Painting Co - Tucson
Arizona Painting Co - Tucson
4.0(
19
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Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe LoeilExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Vail, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jonathan J (JJ my sales representative) and Tim and Todd (my painting team) are assets to AZ Painting Company. This has been a great experience and I am so pleased with the professional service I received from them all! If you need a painting job done well, I highly recommend Tim and Todd. Thank you!!!!"
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+3

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Vail, AZ

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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