Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Job went very smooth. They were very prompt and professional. I have used Midwest paint several times and will continue doing business with them on future painting projects."
+13
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
Free estimates
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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Free estimates
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Painting looks great! Communication was top notch. Timeline was met as discussed. I recommend getting a quote as they were the right price for work needed."
+35
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Good. Left a bunch of paint cans in my dumpster but that was part of the deal"
+5
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 2002
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Credit card accepted
"Kind, respectful, easy to work with, HONEST, hard-workers, wonderful teamwork members of 3 men. CAME IN UNDER QUOTE saving me hundreds of $$ :) Very grateful. I wasn't prepared for them painting my basement walls and had NOT packed in boxes items up against all 4 walls. they packed my boxes without complaining. another reached HIGH UP book shelf items handing them to me for boxing & caring to my garage. they went beyond the call of duty, which as a senior white-haired lady; i appreciated 100%. scraped/sanded the paint off in those areas; painted the bad spots with special stuff before painting with color i chose them to paint. i'm satisfied 100% with their detailed work. if you are ALLERGIC TO PAINT SMELLS, best be gone when they paint with the LOW VOLUME PAINT as it still stinks really bad for us allergic to SMELLS. glad they/i had many fans going to get rid of the fumes!! cleaned up after themselves; covered the basement floors good. they were as quiet as "church mice" when they knew i went back to bed to sleep....much appreciated!! BETTY GORDON, AMES"
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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
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
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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In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Amazing work painting two bathrooms for me. Super professional, and the results look fresh and clean. Definitely recommend his services."
Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The area that needed paint to match home siding was matched perfectly."
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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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