Serving Van Nuys, 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."
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1970
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I highly recommend Jose's Painting L.A. I contracted with them to paint my 2.5 story craftsman home with a lot of detail and they did a beautiful job. I loved the fact that I received a fast itemized quote so I knew exactly what to expect. The workers were all professional and courteous. Also the work area was cleaned up everyday before they left. I would definitely use them again."
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1981
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Berger's Painting was awesome to work with. They helped us painting our whole house."
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Excellent. Rick Jamison Painting did an amazing stain job on our new wood garage doors. They were able to sand and stain all our current gates to match back to new garage. Very professional, friendly and reliable company. I would highly recommend."
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Warranties offered
"I have to say that working with CertaPro has been an absolute pleasure. Probably the single best experience I’ve ever had working with contractors. We had them paint the complete exterior and trim of our house and it just looks amazing. Their attention to detail was impressive and instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Their crew was second to none. I highly recommend working with them!"
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Warranties offered
"Luis, the team lead was very accommodating and easy to work with. Exterior paint and garage doors came out better than I expected, and he even patched up a couple of design flaws in my home. Left my hardscape better than he found it. Nice work!"
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1973
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This is an update from a previous review when I posted a concern. Once James saw I had an issue he came back a year later and went way above what he had to do to make me happy, in all fairness I should have contacted him sooner to let him know. James White painting is honest and dedicated and will do what you want for your painting needs."
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We had Assurance Painting Inc do some interior painting for us. They were very professional, on time, and cleaned up after themselves very well. Thanks Sisco."
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"I can’t say enough about James! He was well informed and helped me every step of the way while I was choosing a color for my home. My home looks great!! The job was done quickly and professionally a very stream lined project from beginning to the end. I was worried about a mess being left behind but the clean up was just as good as the quality paint job and stellar preparation. James has found a customer for life, I am so happy that I made the right choice. Thank You James."
Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did an Awesome job and our external house paint job turned out Excellent. Elliot and his Team were Professional,Prompt,Skilled,Knowledgeable and Friendly. For a large project like a 2 story house they excelled at reaching all the high places ,eves and chimneys.....leaving everything cleaned up at the end of every work day. I highly recomend Elliot and his Crew for your exterior painting ......so I invited him and his crew to tackle our interior painting project in September"
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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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