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Torres Painting
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: True professional

"I would highly recommend Torres Painting. They were punctual, and extremely professional. The job was completed in 2 days and it was better than I would have thought. Everything was cleaned up upon completion!!!"
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ramirez Brothers LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael and his team helped chose colors that best fit out new flooring, counter tops, and cabinets. It was like having a color consultant. They where very easy to work with and also flexible to coordinate with the tile and. Counter top installers. Also did resurrect on the paint grade and he dose not used regular contractor grade paint. He uses super paint from Sherwood Williams, great for coverage, model resistant, and Wash ability."
Exterior Interior Painting Project
Interior Remodel - Sacramento
Exterior Revival-Riverbank CA
Exterior Interior Painting Project
Interior Remodel - Sacramento

+33

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JRS Painters Inc
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Martin and JR’s Painters was a wonderful experience, start to finish. Martin was on time for every appointment—from giving us an estimate to each day he and his crew came to work on the house. The price he gave us was quite fair, and the work completed was excellent. Martin was very clear from the start about what he would do—from caulking cracks and gaps (that had never been filled in all the years our 1958-built ranch has been around) to small stucco repairs to prep and painting. And he followed the plan exactly. JR’s is truly is a family business, too. Martin and his son were there every day—and some days his niece and sister-in-law helped out as well. The whole crew was incredibly neat, soft-spoken, cheerful and professional. Martin appears to be a great boss who is teaching the next generation of painters important skills. He was also helpful when we were stuck on our final choice of color, and the final walkthrough was a real pleasure—both to see all of the crew’s good work and because Martin happily fixed even the smallest imperfections that we pointed out. I have seldom felt better about a contractor. My spouse and I both highly recommend JR’s Painters—and I look forward to the next project we can hire them to do! TWO MORE TIPS: 1. I checked the company’s licensing with the state of California before hiring and it was all in order. 2. Y’all should check out the company’s awesome logo—designed by Martin’s wife!! <3"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pacific District Painting, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed to paint the interior and exterior of an addition to our house and found Pacific District 808 on HomeAdvisor.com. Being relatively new to the website, I wasn’t that confident. But Daniel, the owner, promptly scheduled a time to look at the job. He provided a very detailed written quote a day later and his pricing was extremely competitive. The work was done on schedule and it was a beautiful job. In fact, after seeing the quality of his work and his dependability, I asked Daniel to paint the rest of our house. Best of all, all the workers and most especially Daniel were easy and fun to work with. I''m a little bit of a perfectionist and Pacific District 808 met all my expectations!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CMPro Painting
5.0(
4
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Serving Columbia, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CMPro painting did an excellent job with my painting my interior house that included cabinets and stair rails. They made sure that as a customer I was provided with great customer service. I will be hiring them again soon for exterior painting of my house."
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Response time10 mins
Response rate96%
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FAQs for painting projects in Columbia, 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.

The Columbia, CA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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