Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1975
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Warranties offered
"For anyone who needs a recommendation. King of Painters!!! We live in a log home outside of Julian that has never been finished the way it should until now. The quality work, people, and professionalism are as outstanding as their final product."
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Five years later, the Painting Company's job is holding up remarkably well. No peeling, no fading. We still get compliments on how nice the house looks."
Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
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Warranties offered
"Some paint drops on walkway entering home but results of painted room were really good and was fast."
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Small jobs welcome
"He discussed everything prior to beginning the work. The wall is an offset diagonal and his technical work in painting this wall was amazing. His prices are reasonable."
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"I can't say enough about Saul and his team at Ortiz Quality Painting. They did a great job and I would hire them back in a second."
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Small jobs welcome
"Raul was top-notch from start to finish. His workers are amazing and I am very very happy with the results! He was reasonable and excellent at communication. I would recommend him to anyone! He uses excellent quality paint if someone is going to work that hard and repainting the whole place it should be done with the best paint."
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"We were on a tight timeline to prepare a condo apartment for listing for sale. Painters from CG Pro Painting managed to work around the tight timeline and did fantastic work, including crack repairs and fixing ceiling stains due to recent flood. We believe their exceptional work and quality really helped with the sale. Would definitely recommend them to others!"
+138
Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"We had a great experience with Straitline Painting. Cody was very attentive to the project paying close attention to detail. Our painter Jerome did an excellent job and was very conscientious of his work, he cleaned up every day before leaving. We would highly recommend Straitline Painting!! Thank you Cody and Jerome!!"
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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Warranties offered
"apon our interview process I found New Life Painting Steve Ouradnik owner to be the kind of person I would want to handle my up and coming projects. At this time I am putting together these projects and have no other rating to give. I will before long have New Life Painting produce their magic. I will up date later."
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Extremely courteous and good exterior paint job. I booked an additional interior paint job as well."
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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