Trim, Fascia & Eave Painting San Diego
Not every home needs a full exterior repaint. Often it is the trim, fascia boards, eaves and window frames that peel first, because they are wood and they take the most sun and water. PB Painting repairs, caulks and repaints exterior trim so the house looks sharp again and the wood stays protected.
Why Trim Fails Before the Walls
On a typical San Diego stucco home, the walls hold paint for years while the wood fascia, rafter tails and window trim start peeling much sooner. Wood expands and contracts with every change in temperature and humidity, and water runs off the roof right onto fascia boards. When the paint cracks, water gets into the wood and rot begins. Repainting trim on time is one of the cheapest ways to protect your home.
Exterior Trim We Paint
We paint fascia boards, eaves and soffits, rafter tails, window and door trim, wood window frames, shutters, corner boards, beams and outlookers, gutters and downspouts, and wood siding accents. Trim can be painted on its own or as part of a full exterior repaint.
Our Trim Painting Services
Trim projects usually include:
- Scraping and sanding peeling paint
- Repairing rotted fascia and rafter tails
- Caulking gaps at joints and where trim meets stucco
- Priming all bare and repaired wood
- Two coats of premium exterior enamel
- Gutter and downspout painting
- Shutter painting, on or off the house
Found soft or rotted wood? See our wood rot repair service, which we handle before painting.
Prep Is the Whole Job
The finish on trim is only as good as what is under it. On trim jobs we:
- Protect roofs, walls, windows, plants and walkways
- Scrape all loose and failing paint
- Sand edges smooth so old paint lines do not show
- Fill and repair damaged wood
- Caulk open joints and prime bare wood the same day
Ladders and high work are done by experienced crews with proper setup and safety equipment.
The Right Products for Trim
Exterior trim needs a paint that stays flexible and holds its color in strong UV. We use premium exterior lines such as Sherwin-Williams Duration and Emerald and Dunn-Edwards Evershield, plus urethane-modified enamels like Aristoshield for doors and high-touch trim. Satin and semi-gloss sheens shed water and are easy to clean. More on our paints we use page.
Coastal and Inland Exposure
Near the coast, trim faces salt air and morning moisture that encourage mildew and peeling. Inland, intense afternoon sun dries out wood and fades color. South and west-facing fascia boards usually fail first. We look at each side of the house and focus prep where the exposure is worst.
Signs Your Trim Needs Painting
Call us if you notice:
- Peeling or flaking paint on fascia and eaves
- Cracked or missing caulk at joints
- Soft, dark or crumbling wood
- Faded trim that no longer matches the walls
- Bare wood showing on window sills
Exterior trim work is backed by our exterior workmanship warranty, up to 7 years with premium paint.
How Your Project Works
1
Free Estimate
We walk around the house, check every side for peeling and rot, and explain what needs attention.
2
Written Proposal
Clear scope listing repairs, prep, products, colors and schedule.
3
Protection
Roof edges, windows, walls, plants and walkways are protected.
4
Prep and Repairs
Scraping, sanding, wood repair, caulking and priming bare wood.
5
Painting
Two coats of premium exterior enamel with clean lines against stucco and siding.
6
Walk-Through
We review the work with you and complete any touch-ups.
Our Projects
Why Choose PB Painting?
PB Painting is a licensed and insured painting contractor based in Del Mar. Homeowners choose us for trim work because of:
- Wood repair and painting by one crew
- Thorough scraping, caulking and priming
- Premium exterior products
- Up to a 7-year exterior warranty
- Clear written proposals
Get a free estimate for your trim, fascia and eaves.
Jennifer Fanelli
I just completed 2 painting projects using PB Painting as my contractor. The entire process from estimating the jobs to completion has been seamless. The team who painted led by Crescensio was super professional and did a fantastic job. Definitely consider this contractor for your next painting job – you can expect excellent service and quality!
Amanda Lee
The team at all levels provided excellent service and did a great job. I am very appreciative of their hard work and efforts that really went above and beyond. Many thanks!
Robyn Drake Swanland
I think my house looks fantastic! It’s an old house (early 1940s) and they were very attentive to removing the old paint and making sure all the cracks were filled. Everyone from PB Painting was so nice and so easy to work with and kept me updated on their progress daily. The project took longer than the initial quote but isn’t that normal? I would recommend PB Painting to everyone.
H Hewitt
I have used this company twice and will use them again in the future. They are very fairly priced, work fast and want to make sure the customer is completely satisfied before the job is fully finished.
Justin B Taller
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We hired PB Painting to repaint the exterior of our house, and we had a very positive experience overall. I was impressed by how responsive and prompt they were throughout the process. Cameron came by every day to check on the progress and make sure things were going well, which we really appreciated. We also want to thank Jose and his team for all of their hard work. They were careful, responsive, and put a lot of effort into making our house look nice. We appreciated their attention to detail and the care they took with the project.
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Service Areas
PB Painting provides exterior trim, fascia and eave painting throughout San Diego and nearby communities, including:
- Poway
- Sorrento Valley
- Torrey Pines
- Solana Beach
- Del Mar Shores
- Fairbanks Ranch
- Carmel Valley
- La Jolla
- Rancho Bernardo
- Encinitas
- Greater San Diego
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Del Mar
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you paint just the trim and not the whole house?
Yes. Trim-only projects are common because wood trim fails sooner than stucco walls. We match your existing wall colors or help you choose new trim colors.
How long does trim painting take?
Most trim projects take two to five days, depending on the size of the house, the amount of repair and the number of colors.
Do you repair rotted fascia?
We cut out localized rot and rebuild it with Bondo, or replace short sections, before painting.
Do you paint gutters?
Yes. Gutters and downspouts are cleaned, primed if needed and painted to match the trim or walls.
What sheen is best for exterior trim?
Satin or semi-gloss. They shed water, resist dirt and give trim a clean contrast against flat stucco.
Is trim covered by your warranty?
Yes. Exterior work is covered for up to 7 years with premium paint and 5 years with other paint.