Serving South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Julio and his team have done a wonderful job for our exterior painting and deck painting. He is very workable and approachable. I am very pleased about their work and will definitely hire them again for the interior painting."
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Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Emergency services offered
"I have used A+ painting for both exterior and interior work at my home. George is easy to work with and I think they provide good value. I recommend contacting them for a quote on any painting job you are considering."
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Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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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 South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Luis was extremely professional and did a wonderful job painting my kitchen. He was also reliable and affordable. I would highly recommend him to paint any room in your house!"
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Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
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Credit card accepted
"When I moved back into my childhood home after it had been a rental for nearly 30 years, it was in desperate need of updating. Tenant paint jobs, outdated finishes, and even original wallpaper made it one of the least attractive houses on the block. I hired Luis and the team at Labato Painting to paint the interior, and the transformation was incredible. Once the walls were finished, I decided to have them restore the beautiful Craftsman woodwork as well. They carefully buffed, stained, and varnished it, bringing it back to life. Seeing the results inside convinced me to have the exterior painted too. Along the way, I also decided to install a new kitchen floor, which Luis and his team handled beautifully. Luis, Jesus, Augustine, and Leo were professional, hardworking, respectful, and always mindful of my time and space. Leo also did outstanding work on my chimney. The house looks great, the neighbors are happy and impressed and I finally feel like I?m back home."
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Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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Offers commercial services
"Alex and crew did an excellent job of restoring and painting a 70 yo house. They did such a nice job, they will paint another property for me."
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Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I loved the work that Skage Painting does. They are very professional. Thank you very much."
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Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I plan hire Penagos Painting again to paint my bedroom."
Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Working with Ivan was a real pleasure. He kept me informed throughout the project. He and his team were polite, professional and good at their jobs! I even had them do some trim and touch up painting on my two-story home."
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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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