Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"House Painting Inc did a fantastic job. They were very reliable and professional. They did the job quickly but carefully."
+10
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1981
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bob arrived on time for quote. Price was fair based on other properties I have had painted. Bob and his crew did quality work. Since this is a rental property and I was not onsite each day, Bob sent pics and updates every day. They sanded old wood windows and wood trim and made them look fresh again. Fixed holes and imperfections in walls and painted. They also installed new baseboards and window trim in some locations. They also finished the job a day early. I finally found a quality painter that I can trust."
+28
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1970
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"the painters completed an excellent job on my house, I can highly recommend Jose’s Painting Co."
+67
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very pleased with the painting job!"
+6
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Rick Jamison Painting is a great job painting the exterior of my 2-story, 2,200-square foot home. I requested estimates from a total of 3 painters that were all highly rated on Angi's. Rick Jamison Painting was by far the most responsive to my scope of work. Rick Jamison himself came out twice personally to discuss the details of my project during the bidding process. Jordan was the project manager and estimator and kept me informed throughout the process. Mario was the lead painter and showed great attention to detail and was clearly experienced at his craft. They even fixed my wooden gate as part of the project. They were not the least expensive bidder but I chose them because I felt they knew their stuff, paid attention to the details, and would do a high quality job (which they did)."
+20
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1973
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"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!"
+37
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellent customer service and painting job!"
+36
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had the trim on my house and garage painted by Daniel Clark. They did a good job: showed up when they said they would, finished when they said they would, and even repaired some damaged areas they found when they were prepping the house."
+227
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"I am finally leaving this review because I need to contact John to hire him for another job and I want him and everybody to know how great his company is work with. He is super pro! He came out right away. Gave me a fair estimate and told me exactly how we could get the work done with my limited budget. Then his team started and completed the job twice as fast as any of the other estimates while at the same time being totally detailed oriented and careful not to get paint on my fancy furniture or hardwood floors. Whenever we/they were confused about the paint or process and John was offsite, we called him and he dealt with it immediately. After it was done, I complained that the paint was too thin because I hung a painting and some paint came off the wall. He told me it was because it needed more time to dry because the weather was damp. Well he was right! Fast-forward two years later and I could not be more happier with the painting of my house and now I need to call him to paint my guest house!"
+12
Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Dunn Edwards changed the colour of my trim paint but not the name! Stephen got theold colour matched and re-painted everything. Amazing customer service! I will use him again and recommend him highly."
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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