Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
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Warranties offered
"interior painting in three rooms"
Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They're wonderful! They gave a reasonable quote, they did a good job and they painted the whole house for 1 day and they come back the next day for the touch ups that needed to be done."
Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We were searching for a paint contractor with experience locally. Our home is over 110 years old, and a contributing property in a historic district. We had a specific vision on what we wanted done. After obtaining multiple interview and bids from contractors, we “connected” with Melin, as he shared our vision. They were meticulous with attention to details in the prep work, and exacting with executing our paint scheme. The team treated our house like their own. They were respectful and responsive during the work. The results far exceeded our expectations!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and would definitely will hire the team again."
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Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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In business since 1987
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Warranties offered
"Excellent people to deal with! I hired whites to paint my rusty metal barn roof. They explained my options and gave me a fair price. They did the work while I was at work and I mailed them a check. highly recommend!"
Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Customers say: Quick response
"Costello Painting did an amazing job! Hugh and his brother were friendly, professional and super easy to work with. Early in the project, they had painted some of the railing and we didn't like the color we had chosen from the brochure once it was on the deck; they went back to get different paint twice until we were satisfied with the color - no problem. It was almost 90 and humid (of course) today and they still seemed like they were having fun staining our deck in the hot sun! Cleaned up after and even left us with some extra stain for down the road. These guys clearly love what they do and I would hire them again in a second! A+"
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Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"Wow. Wish I'd found Blue Line Paint Co. sooner..... I got a reasonable estimate. Jeff is very professional and did the work in a timely fashion. Great job and clean up These guys are skilled. I couldn't be more pleased with the job they completed. Thanks Blue Line Paint. Very impressed with your work!!!"
Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The Painting Group did a great job. Once they started the job they stayed with it until it was completed. It was finished in a timely manner and they taped off everything. They did a great job with clean up afterwards. I highly recommend The Painting Group."
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Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"[no comments provided] At first Mr Normile had a difficult time getting the old deck paint off, and the new paint to adhere. We discussed the problem and solution. Mr Normile and I agreed . The prep was redone and paint applied with a heavy nap roller. The deck looks great now!"
Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Offers commercial services
"The job was done efficiently and quickly. But I had to buy a 2x12 board and brackets for the worker to stand on. There was a lot of over spray left from not being masked well. I had to replace a porch light and I painted the porch deck because of all the over spray."
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Serving Alexandria, IN and surrounding areas
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In business since 1959
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Emergency services offered
"I had the interior of my house painted and new carpet installed in 3 bedrooms. The carpet installers were excellent! Very precise and hard working. They moved out all the heavy furniture and put it all back in place when finished. Work was done in 3 hours. The painters did a great job! They were very nice men. I had one area that I wasn't really pleased with and Steve had Maricio come back a few days later and fix it at no extra charge. It looks fantastic now."
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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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