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Top-Rated Painters in Daly City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
Blue Custom Painting, Inc.
4.9(
27
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+7 more

Serving Daly City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rolando wants to provide the best results and makes excellent recommendations that you should consider and discuss. Lower cost (cheaper paints) don’t necessarily give you the best or lasting results. His team is very meticulous and does a great job in prepping and cleanup."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for LOBATO PAINTING
LOBATO PAINTING
5.0(
27
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Daly City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luis did an amazing job painting our apartment for a very reasonable price. He is punctuate, good with communication, and very professional. He even did some extra paint and patching things here and there without us asking him to. I can’t ask for more. Highly recommend Luis for any paint job."
Residencial work
Residencial work
Residencial work
Residencial work
Residencial work

+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Skage Painting
Skage Painting
4.9(
14
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Daly City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eligio and his team did an INCREDIBLE job painting my bedroom! It had very high ceilings and have no been painted since moving in in 2008. It looks pristine. He did such a good job that I hired them to paint the rest of my house. They made the walls look perfect!! I highly recommend them and will definitely reach out again if I need anything else painted. Eligio was also very nice and easy to schedule with. If I could give 10 stars I would! Thank you Skage painting!!!"
kitchen  remodeling
kitchen remodeling
cracked repair
cracked repair
cracked repair

+36

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Avatar for SMART & BEYOND PAINTING INC
SMART & BEYOND PAINTING INC
5.0(
19
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Daly City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Smart & Beyond Painting for an interior painting project and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were professional, clean, and paid attention to every detail. Everything came out looking fresh and beautiful, and they made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!"
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+17

Avatar for L Y L PROFESSIONAL BRUSH
L Y L PROFESSIONAL BRUSH
5.0(
18
)
Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Daly City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Luis did a fantastic job. I needed a custom built in bookcase painted. When he came for the initial consultation he walked me through his process, showed me exactly what he was going to do and actually cleaned up and improved some of the details that the carpenters were not attentive to. He also painted 4 cabinet doors for other parts of my home as well. Great to work with!"
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint
Interior paint

+34

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Daly City, 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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