Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Small jobs welcome
"Fabulous! Tyler was very professional and easy to work with!"
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Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
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"The work got done timely and professionally. I am very happy with their amazing work I highly recommend them."
Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I was interrupted the first time I tried to fill out this questionnaire and wasn’t able to find out how to get it back instead of having to start over, so my comments this time will be shorter. He called very soon after I put in a request for a handyman and I’m very very satisfied with the quality of his work. He’s very professional and meticulous with his work. Of course there were issues with installing a door from the old family farmhouse into a doorway in my house in town. He’s skilled in figuring out how to solve the problems he encountered."
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Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Steve was very knowledgeable about when and with what type of stain we needed to stain our deck."
Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Bob reached out to me to discuss the painting project I had in mind. He listened well and offered his thoughts in exchange. Bob is very amiable and easy to converse with and seemed as excited as me to work on the project. I did not hire any painters from the list provided to me due to budget constraints. Bob would have been my first choice because if his friendliness and his bid was the lowest offered and the most detailed."
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Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Scott was wonderful, he called right away to get us an estimate, he was able to get us on his schedule in a very timely manner, started right on time and was very particular about his work. Because we are retired we were home while Scott was working,he is very professional and personable. We wouldnâ t call anyone else for painting. We definitely give him a 10+!!! R&K Wagner"
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Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Jason was fun to work with, very talented in his skills. Looking forward to our next painting project!"
Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
R and R Painting and Window Cleaning provides a wide variety of services available for residential property. We use quality products to create a beautiful new home in a timely manner.\n\nClean Up? No problem, we take care of everything, from start to finish. You will be pleasantly surprised at the way we leave our job site and work areas... the only change you'll see is the beautiful job we've done. So call a company that will get the job done right and right now!!
Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
"I highly recommend them, definitely."
Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas
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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