Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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Warranties offered
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"Excellent paint job. Very efficient and dependable. Always on time and did what was promised"
+35
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
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Small jobs welcome
"David is very hardworking and a good communicator. He painted our entire house, epoxied the garage floor, stained and repaired our deck, and touched up some exterior walls. He did a nice job on everything."
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Warranties offered
"Midwest Paint did an excellent job repainting our master bedroom suite. Ben explained everything that needed to be accomplished and provided a thorough and competitive bid. He and his crew arrived on time, took extra care to make sure everything was covered and protected. The job was finished ahead of schedule and was very professionally done. When we have other projects will will not hesitate to call on Midwest Paint!"
+13
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Emergency services offered
"Lance had great communication through out the entire process. He and his crew did quality work with great attention to detail on our interior paint project. Would highly recommend!"
+5
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"They did a great job at a fair price with a quick turnaround. I love doing business with a company that makes it this simple."
+1
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"David and the crew have met and exceeded our expectations. They were timely, cleanly and had great attention to detail. They will be first call for our painting needs in the future."
+8
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Warranties offered
"Joe, the owner-operator, got our job done in short order and to our complete satisfaction. He did an awesome job prepping, priming and repainting our exterior steel railings and fencing that had been damaged the year before by a shoddy contractor. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome or a more cooperative painting contractor."
+10
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"They were flexible with scheduling. There were a few detailed painting lines that were missed."
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
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Offers commercial services
"Arrived on time. Power washed our house and garage. Birds have been leaving mulberry stains on the house. It looks great all the dirt and stains were removed from the house and garage. They even cleaned the gutters. Very courteous and respectful of our property."
+30
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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Customers say: True professional
"Andy was very easy to work with. Provided an accurate estimate for our project. The cold weather was not cooperating but they were committed and easily made our deadline. Crew showed up, did nice work and completed the job as promised. Hope to contact him in the future for a bathroom remodel."
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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