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Avatar for Nem Home Remodeling, LLC
Nem Home Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
70
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge and his team did an outstanding job painting and repairing drywall on an area that another contractor had done poorly. I needed the work completed at the last minute, and he came through without sacrificing quality. The repair is seamless, the paint matches perfectly, and everything looks better than new. Jorge is professional, reliable, and takes pride in his work. I highly recommend him for any drywall or painting project!"
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+53

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Equity Builders Group and Sons LLC
5.0(
11
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Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EBG is very professional, skilled, punctual and responsive to the homeowners request.  All of the work done by the provider has met all expectations for quality and completion time.  The provider has done a variety of jobs requiring various skills and competency.  Our interior painting job required use of numerous colors and the meeting of different colors in the same room and painting rooms with vaulted and extra high ceilings.  All rooms met homeowners satisfaction and provider also shared an idea for the wall by the jetted tub creating a marbleized appearance.  EBG is exceptionally neat and cleans up as if they were never in the home.  I highly recommend EBG without reservation."
Kitchen remodel complete
Kitchen cabinets waterfall island
Wet bar with glass shelves and led lighting
Before, taking old cabinets out
Kitchen open floor plan designed with wetbar

+36

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Covenant paintings and coatings
5.0(
5
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Metal Roofing - PaintMetal Roofing - Paint- For Business

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Covenant Painting was awesome to work with they where professional and punctual the whole way through from the estimating to the scheduling and getting the job done in a timely and quality manner Joe was a pleasure to deal with"
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Benny Bennett Contracting
4.4(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+5 more

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We started off by requesting his team to perform some repairs and painting of our Chimney. After discussing other issues with our home exterior painting, roof and gutters. Benny's team Steve and TG are dedicated workers and cared about providing quality work to this project. New roof, new gutters and exterior painting of home. They did a fantastic job andI highly recommend them for any of you future projects. Thanks Benny Steve and TJ."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greg Abbott Home Repair and Remodeling
4.3(
24
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg is such a kind-hearted, sweet and honest man. He did an amazing job setting the tile in my bathroom. I was struggling to do it myself because of the tiles, couldn’t get a straight cut, but Greg came in and got it done! Took him a few hours and I’m so grateful. The room looks amazing. I still need to grout but overall amazing job! I enjoyed his company as he’s very easy to talk to and had me laughing. I will absolutely use him again. Thank you, Greg!"
Interior Painting
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
Painting and Trades
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a professional painting company based in Ocala, Florida. If you're looking for top-quality painting services, you've come to the right place!  Our team delivers durable, long-lasting finishes that exceed expectations. \n\nWhy wait? Contact us today and let's start your painting project! ‍

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wilson Roofing & Contracting
4.5(
11
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner, Bob, couldn't have been more accommodating- from giving me the estimate complete with explanation of labor & materials that would be needed, prompt service & a great crew of workers all of whom were polite and courteous...I would highly recommend their services ...Thank-you for a job well done!"
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Response time1 hour
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Altoona, FL

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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