Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1980
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"House Painting Inc is the best painting company in Los Angeles. We had them for painting our interior stairways."
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1970
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Offers commercial services
"the painters completed an excellent job on my house, I can highly recommend Jose’s Painting Co."
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1978
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"Excellent. Rick Jamison Painting did an amazing stain job on our new wood garage doors. They were able to sand and stain all our current gates to match back to new garage. Very professional, friendly and reliable company. I would highly recommend."
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Customers say: True professional
"So-Cal Painting Done Right did a great job on refinishing and staining the exterior doors of my home. The estimate was accurate and Diego arrived on-time to complete the project. He was highly skilled and extremely knowledgeable about the entire project. He took the time to explain the whole project to me and made sure I was comfortable with the process before started. He was very skilled and experienced. The completed project exceeded my expectations. In the future I will definitely call So Cal Painting Done Right and request Diego- he’s definitely their super star."
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
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"Very pleased with the painting job!"
+6
Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1973
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"Excellent work! Done on time, reasonable price. Responses to questions were timely. James White Painting did what they said they’d do, when they said they’d do it! Would highly recommend!"
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
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Emergency services offered
"Stained repaired and painted exterior fence and gates"
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Wilson came out and gave me a quite to repair and paint the exterior of my patio. We agreed on a price and a day to start work. Wilson arrived on time and got right to work. Job was completed in 2 days as promised and everything was left neat and clean. All surfaces to be painted as well as my garage door was power washed. Very happy with the job and I would hire him again. Highly recommended."
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Plancheck Painting provided a fast quote and finished earlier than anticipated without compromising quality. The project came out great!"
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Serving Hermosa Beach, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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"Painting company gave a reasonable price for a house painting, offered advice, and workable schedule timeline. I recommend this company."
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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