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Top Quality Painting
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Yolo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nathan was great to work with during all phases of the project - from the appointment to quote the job to completing the job. His crew was very diligent about the work, and took care of any issues I mentioned during the process. Nathan came out again a couple weeks after the job was done to take care of a minor issue. He and his employee went above and beyond to take care of all the outstanding items. I would definitely hire them again for any painting needs."
Before primer
Painted
Painted
Kitchen cabinetry painting
Kitchen cabinetry painting

+35

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jay's Painting Service
4.9(
233
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+1 more

Serving Yolo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay’s painting crew did a phenomenal job prepping and painting our house. They were very meticulously organized and looked at details that needed work before painting. They found dry rots that I didn’t even know it was there until they pointed it out. I really appreciate that they were very honest on the pricing of everything they replaced. Jay even helped us and suggested painting option. They catered to all the things we asked for and more. Overall work was fantastic and price was great! I give Jays paint services 5 full star!!!"
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Exterior repaints

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ezy painting services
4.9(
19
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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 Yolo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Roman was excellent and did a great job painting my home. I will definitely work with him again. His attention to detail and great customer service is only surpassed by his painting ability. Ezy Painting provided everything our family asked for."
Kitchen repaint and cabinets restoration
Interior paint
Interior repaint and garage floor coating and sealer
Kitchen repaint and cabinets restoration
Interior paint

+227

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mark Fuoco Artistic Design Incorporated
Mark Fuoco Artistic Design Incorporated
4.5(
154
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Yolo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marco, Jennifer, and Pete did excellent work on my cabinets and wood-stained baseboards. Marco also did a creative spot-fix to some paint that a previous owner had slopped onto brickwork - a mistake I though was probably unfixable."
Entry Dolca Vita
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Italian design
Home in Sacramento
Old world kitchen

+13

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Emerald Painting Inc
5.0(
12
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Yolo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Emerald Painting Inc. is a high quality painting and coatings company. Made the process easy and kept me well informed of the process and steps and challenges that come up while doing epoxy coatings. They made me feel very confident that they would turn over to me a great result. And they did. Highly recommend them if your looking for honesty, quality, and a contractor that keeps you very informed."
Remodel
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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ALR Painting
4.3(
6
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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 Yolo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience with ALR Painting was excellent. Alex was on time everyday and took the utmost care in painting the exterior of my house and my workshop. My house looks amazing. Alex even helped me with my color choices which alleviated a lot of the stress of picking the correct colors. I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family. A++"
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+22

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Yolo, 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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