Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
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"TC Painting did a great , quick job of painting my house."
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Diamond Finish Painting & Stain just completed our entire interior walls, plus glazed our cabinets, cupboards, drawers and cabinet doors. Wow what an outstanding job! Better than we could ever have imagined. Precision and fantastic painting, and very reliable! Painters were always on time and always cleaned up before leaving each day. Plus, the nicest guys ever! Go with Diamond Finish Painting & Stain! You will be happy you did. The best job EVER!!"
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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BUDDY'S PAINTING INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Eco-Clean Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1985
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"Brushworks did a wonderful job painting the exterior of my house and staining the pergola. Top notch communication, very professional painters, did a great job. The house looks gorgeous! They touched up additional areas as needed and removed an old direct TV dish. Overall, very pleased with my experience."
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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"When I noticed peeling paint and some soft spots around our trim, I figured it would turn into a big headache. The crew from Rogall + Co. showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and fixed the problem the right way. They even helped match the paint perfectly. It feels good knowing my home is protected again."
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"So much detail in the proposal, bid - did a great job explaining and setting expectations. Beautiful work, I am so happy that I found Sunset Painting"
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"This company was great from the initial email to the final inspection of their work. Juan was flexible with my last minute date change and completed the job in the time he stated."
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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Offers commercial services
"I will ALWAYS use John to make my commercial units sparkle! He is reliable, superior work ethic, someone I can always count on for every painting job I have. If you hire John you will have no problems!"
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Prompt and professional. Did a great job."
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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