Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"From quote to finish, J&D Painting was a pleasure to work with, and the freshly painted exterior of my home looks great!"
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Responsive, able to meet our needs on short notice, pleasure to work with, high quality painting"
Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"A+ painting was quick to respond, completed the work in a quick time frame, was flexible with changes to scope, and communicated timeline updates and few changes for scope changes in real time. They did a great job with the paint and would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Palo Alto, 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."
Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Outstanding customer service and work! Henry & his team were professional, friendly, meticulous, timely, fast and fair. Henry made the process easy and stress free as they even picked up the paint for me. I would highly recommend and I will pass their info along to my own friends and colleagues. Now I'm thinking about what else I could have painted. :)"
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Luis did a great job painting the entire outside of my house, the pergola, the fence and retaining walls. Inside he matched the existing paint color and painted the living/dining rooms, kitchen/family rooms, entry and long hallway walls and ceilings. He fixed dry rot outside and caulked cracks inside on walls and on the brick fireplace. It looked like a new house when he finished. He and his staff Manuel were always on time, kept me informed at every step and left things clean at the end of every day. I highly recommend Luis’ company for their professionalism and excellent work. The best recommendation is this: I will hire them again whenever I have painting needs."
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I hired Fernando for a new fence painting project. From taking time prepping to the final paint, the fence turned out beautiful. He really pays attention to detail. Fernando is responsible,professional and reasonably priced I will use Precise Touch Painting for my future projects."
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The absolute best!! So professional and wonderful to work with. Priced so fair and provides stellar service. Highly recommend! Our go to for all our painting needs!"
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Eliottâ s painting is great. As a Real Estate Professional, I highly recommend him and used his services for my own home! Contact me if you want details www.RonMasonRealtor.com."
Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired Gruber painting to paint the exterior of our home. Will was the contact person and was just wonderful to work with; He was very attentive and visited the site almost daily. Will is a professional and we were very happy to work with him. We had two painters, Cesar and Antonio. Cesar was the lead painter; his attention to detail was just amazing and met with us every day to meet our needs. Antonio communicated with a smile. Both men did excellent work and we are very happy with out paint job. We would recommend Will, Cesar and Antonio to anyone needing a paint job."
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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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