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Matthew's Quality Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+9 more

Serving Alexandria, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I would hire Josh Matthews, and his crew, for any project! He goes above and beyond in his quality work ! He does what he says he's going to do ! Hes very respectful and cares about his customers! If I could Rate this higher it would be a 10/10 Thank you for your dedication and understanding of your customers wants/needs ! You did an amazing job !!!"
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Recommended by63%of homeowners
JPL Handyman Services
4.5(
31
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Alexandria, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They showed up on time, and called if ad ate had to be changed.They torn down an old screened porch deck on the second level of my home; tehn rebuild and painted it.. Also replaced and painted some odd and end things of my house. They are going to place a floor and hang soome doors later for me. i was treated with respones and kindnees. They took me through every step they made sure I wa happy with the progressd that tat had been made.I wouldl hiighly recommend them."
Completed Deck
Deck Staining
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Deck Repair

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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Handyman Dan
4.5(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+4 more

Serving Alexandria, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danâ s customer service is excellent! What impressed me was his good natured attitude but what I found really impressive was the fact; when he said he was going to do something's, he is determined to do it. His workmanship,?work ethics and attention to detail is excellent!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Matkinson Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Alexandria, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This is the first time that we had someone come out in a timely manner to look at our problem and then come back at the time stated to do the work. Very nice, cleaned up what ever mess he made, which was none that I could see. I highly recommend him to anyone who has a repair to your home. He is coming back to do some more odd jobs for us."
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Steps and hand rails

+24

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Angel Remodeling Construction
4.3(
2
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Alexandria, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Herod's Painting
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Alexandria, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Herod Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6 years of experience serving Jacksonville, AL and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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FAQs for painting projects in Alexandria, AL

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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