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Trim Painting San Jose: Doors, Baseboards & Casings

Trim painting that makes a room look finished. We paint interior doors, baseboards, door and window casings, crown molding and wood trim — filled, caulked and sanded first, so the lines come out clean and sharp.

 
Trim painting in a San Jose home: white panel doors, sliding closet doors, casings and baseboards with crisp lines
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Project overview

Trim painting for the same newly built home in Willow Glen, San Jose, as part of a whole-house repaint. About 30 interior doors — 60 door faces plus jambs — along with roughly 850 linear feet of door casing and more than 1,100 linear feet of baseboard: close to 2,000 linear feet of trim in total.

Every door and every run of trim was sanded and primed first, then sprayed with Sherwin-Williams Emerald enamel using a commercial airless sprayer, for a smooth, even finish with no brush marks. Floors, walls and hardware were protected the whole way through.

Result

Crisp white doors, casings and baseboards that finally match the quality of the walls. The homeowner, Cheng-Ru, left us a 5-star review for the project; you’ll find it in the reviews below.

What we do

About Our Trim, Door & Baseboard Painting

Trim shows every shortcut: gaps along the wall, dents in the baseboard, drips on door panels, paint on the floor.

Good trim painting is detail work. We fill nail holes and dents, caulk the gaps where trim meets the wall, sand the old finish so the new coat grips, and prime bare or glossy spots. Doors are painted panel by panel for an even finish, and baseboards are cut in cleanly against walls and floors.

It is the step that separates a fresh paint job from a finished one — and it pairs naturally with painting the walls.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

What Goes Into Trim Painting

1. Walkthrough & Sheen Choice

We confirm what gets painted, the color and the sheen — usually semi-gloss or satin for trim.

2. Protection & Masking

Floors, walls and hardware are masked or removed before prep starts.

3. Fill, Caulk & Sand

Nail holes and dents are filled, gaps are caulked and the old finish is sanded.

4. Prime

Bare wood, repairs and glossy spots are primed so the finish bonds evenly.

5. Finish Coats

Doors, casings and baseboards get smooth finish coats with clean, straight lines.

6. Clean-Up & Walkthrough

Masking comes off, hardware goes back on, and we walk the rooms with you.

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Cheng-Ru Ho
63 days ago
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I could not be happier with the outstanding job that Sergei’s team did repairing and re-painting my walls of the whole house. We had several areas with noticeable drywall defects, cracks, unevenness and terrible patches with different colors all over the places. Sergei’s team prepped the surfaces meticulously, fixing every single imperfection until the walls were completely seamless. The painting quality is extraordinary. The edges and trim are sharp and clean, with beautiful, even coverage across every room. They helped me pick the perfect finish, and the final results completely transformed the space, making it look brand new. Beyond the incredible craftsmanship, the crew was a pleasure to work with. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently, and kept communication clear throughout the whole process. They also took great care to protect my furniture and floors, leaving the house completely spotless in the end of the project. The team is willing to come back few times to touch-up small defects found after the project until the client is satisfied. If you need professional, high-quality wall repair and painting, look no further. Their attention to detail, fair pricing, and top-notch service are unmatched. I will definitely hire them again for future projects! Sergei’s team definitely deserves 10 stars rating.
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Catherine Azevedo
70 days ago
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We had a small project to frame in a non-load bearing wall in an upstairs bathroom, and over a stairwell. Sergie was absolutely fantastic! He and his assistant framed and drywalled the new wall. Everything looks seamless. Would highly recommend Sergie for any framing or drywall needs.
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Svetlana Riazanova
118 days ago
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Huge shoutout to Sergei at Fresh Start Renovations. We needed some drywall repair done at our house in San Jose after getting some rewiring done, and he absolutely nailed it. He patched up all the holes so perfectly that you can't even tell anything was ever there. It was a massive amount of patching, but he was incredibly thorough and kept everything super clean. Highly recommend him!
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psgsereno
204 days ago
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Very happy with the work that was done. I was in need of some drywall repair and Sergei made the process very easy. I was given a rough estimate via text and made a appointment for a few days later. I had water damage to the ceiling above my shower. After Sergei was done it look like another ever happen. I recommend him for all all water damage repair and drywall repair. 5 stars across the board.
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Julia Riterman Yehov
251 days ago
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Sergey did a fantastic job restoring our master bathroom after some water damage. We needed everything done: new flooring, shower door installation, and painting all. The quality was top-notch. The best part is the cabinets -Instead of buying new ones, Sergey refinished the old ones white. The result is incredible! it looks like a factory finish, not a repaint. The bathroom looks modern and clean. 5 stars for the skill and professionalism.
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Michael D.
370 days ago
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Sergei (Sam) responded promptly, came out the same day, quoted a fair price and got the job done quickly. I would definitely recommend for a variety of projects you might have around the house.
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Kevin L.
395 days ago
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My wife was SURPRISED (all thanks to Sam.) I hired Sam to help with two things around the house that needed attention: (1) the dining room light: we bought a cheap LED light fixture a year ago that already broke, and after assessing that electricity was flowing but the fixture was no longer working, Sam went to Home Depot and with a few pictures back and forth helped me find a new lighting fixture that my wife loves! (2) the framing around the fireplace floor - we had a new facade placed in, but the framing was not done (leaving a gap between the floor and the fireplace tiling). Sam was very meticulous in his approach (made sure there were not any gaps that could possibly injure our 17-month old who plays in the living room), and delivered on the project. Sam's rate is on the higher side, but for me, it was worth it. Sam was responsive, kind, on-time, and was able to get the job done before my wife came home from a work conference. Thanks, Sam!
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Hilal J.
516 days ago
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Sergei was very responsive and did a quality job. We had an issue come up in the middle of the project and he was very quick to accommodate.
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Raul C.
956 days ago
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Sergei did a fantastic job. He was prompt, courteous & most of all honest. He explained the various options I had to complete the job & guided me to make the most economical decision. I'd highly recommend him.
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Lourdes Rojas
1021 days ago
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We have used his services in Woodside and Los Gatos and cannot stressed how awesome his services are. We recommend to our neighbors and business partners, to use Sergey for almost anything. He has helped move business offices and put together countless projects even in my home. If you want RELIABLE, FAST, PROFESSIONAL handy work. Please give him a call!!!
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J. C.
1328 days ago
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I've hired Sam 3 times now for repairs of kitchen cabinets and drawers and I'd be glad to hire him again. He's very good at assessing problems and figuring out how to fix them. Our kitchen cabinets and drawers are 45 years old and tricky to repair because they're so old and worn out. Sam has been able to find ways to replace rusty, stuck hardware and install new drawer sliders when other people couldn't. He's also responsive, punctual, efficient, and pleasant to interact with. I definitely recommend SM Repair.
HOW IT WORKS

THREE STEPS, FROM FIRST PHOTO TO FINAL WALKTHROUGH

01 / TEXT PHOTOS
Send photos of your trim and doors

Most projects can be estimated from photos. When needed, we'll schedule an on-site walkthrough to confirm the scope.

02 / RECEIVE YOUR ESTIMATE
Clear pricing before work begins

You'll receive a realistic estimate with no hidden fees or surprise charges. If a site visit is needed, we'll schedule one before providing the final quote.

03 / PAINT & FINISH
Same crew, start to finish

Once approved, we'll schedule your project and paint your trim with the same crew — from the first caulk line to the final walkthrough.

FAQ

What people usually ask

Can you paint just the trim and doors, without the walls?

Yes. Trim painting can be a job on its own, or we can do it together with the walls for a complete refresh.

Usually semi-gloss or satin — both clean easily and hold up to scuffs. We’ll help you choose based on the rest of the room.

No — we do interior painting only: walls, ceilings, doors, trim, baseboards and cabinets.

Start With a Few Photos

Text us photos of your project for a free online estimate. If the range works for you, we’ll schedule a walkthrough to lock in the number.

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