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Adobe Painting & Decorating Inc
4.9(
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I got a response from Brian within about 2 days. He and his counterpart, Larry, came over and evaluated our home's needs. Brian explained the process and gave me an estimate for the work that they felt needed to be done. Brian emailed me the prices and the work that they would do. I felt informed and was treated with complete respect and courtesy (Note: this was important to me because folks in the building field have often been patronizing and rude to me. I have attributed it to my gender after watching them be more appropriate with my husband.) When I was ready they were here within about another 2 days. My house now looks almost new and we are very pleased! I had received estimates from about 4 or 5 other companies, prior to this, and their estimates were 2 to 6 times what Adobe Painting quoted me. This and the fact that the Angie's list rating for Adobe was A+ persuaded me to hire them. I'm glad that I did!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Harald Christiansen
5.0(
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harald painted a bedroom, hallway and garage for us. He was accommodating when changed what we wanted done several times. Gave us a reasonable price and we are happy with the results."
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Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Albuquerque
4.9(
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I love my door! They did an outstanding job. My door was outdated with this ugly brown color. My door looks brand new . The job eas fast and they were very nice and professional during the process. Will definitely hire them again and use their service."
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Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Martinez Painting LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm so glad I found this company. They were quick to respond to my request. On time and got to work right away. We had them do a paint job and ended up having them do some stucco patch work as well. Both jobs turned out great. They are professional, friendly, and reasonable. We will definitely be working with them in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Polanco Home Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Luois, did a phenomenal job painting the interior area of my house. The services were very professional, high quality, and a great cost. I would 100% recommend his services and will be hiring him again for other house improvement projects."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JJJ Painting LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Happy Homes Lath and Plaster and Roofing L.L.P.
4.5(
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saul Nevarez and crew did an outstanding job of prepping and fixing water damaged stucco and blemishes on the exterior of our home. They aligned Southwest Seamless Gutter to put new gutters on our home on eaves that did not have them. The lack of gutters caused the stucco damage. Happy Homes power washed the exterior, caulked seams and hairline cracks, then applied a new coat of elastomeric paint. They painted all roof vents to match the new home color. They also power washed my stand alone shop and applied a new coat of house color matching paint. They were exceptional in covering and protecting windows, brick facade and sidewalks/gravel landscape. Then they power washed all horizontal surfaces to wrap up the job. The team was very pleasant and was easy to work with. I will be using them for future home improvement projects. Thanks Guys!!"
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+4

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Santa Fe, NM

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.

The Santa Fe, NM homeowners’ guide to painting services

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