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Avatar for Midwest Paint
Midwest Paint
4.9(
31
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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!"
Refinish exterior front wood door
Commercial Interior Painting
Commercial Exterior Painting Before and After
Additional Photos
Commercial Exterior Repaint with color change

+13

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Groovy Hues Painting
5.0(
14
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+6 more

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The painting project was done . It took a little bit of time to schedule them in but they end up getting there earlier than they thought. They were attentive and thorough and did a good job. I'd look to get a quote from them again in the future."
Before and afters
Before and afters to show the transformation
Final touches being applied
Before update
Bathroom walls, resurfaced and painted

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apeeling Commercial Services, Inc.
4.8(
88
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Phillips Pro Painting, LLC
Phillips Pro Painting, LLC
4.9(
45
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+3 more

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so glad that we found Phillips Pro Painting! They were quick, professional, kind, and had excellent communication. We actually added more space for them to paint once we saw their work. We will definitely be working with them again!"
Bedroom
Bedroom
Living Space
Sunroom
Sunroom

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Traditions Home Painting
5.0(
11
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

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"
Halfway through the process
Whitewashed fireplace
Living room
Laundry room
Bathroom

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Steil Painting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

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."
Interior Trim Repaint
Interior Trim Repaint
Summit Dr
Interior Trim Repaint
Interior Trim Repaint

+10

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Oaks Painting
4.9(
9
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had a wonderful experience with Simply Painting Company! They provided some great recommendations on paint color options, provided timely communication regarding status of the project, and provided competitive pricing. On painting day they arrived promptly to start the project and did a great job. They even completed the project a day ahead of schedule. I highly recommend Simply Painting Company"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Scott's Home Renewal
4.6(
177
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Andy was quick to respond to my first call and was able to come and give us a rough estimate that same day. He followed with detailed estimate a few days later. He was very patient with us and answered all our questions and guided us to what was needed for our new tile for backsplash. The professionals that work with him for plumbing, cabinet painting, and installing counter tops were all very pleasant and were there when they said they would be or called if there would be a delay. 


Although going thru a remodel is always a bit of an inconvenience, the finished product was well worth it! We love our new kitchen and very much appreciate Andy and his dad for their help"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Ankeny, IA

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.

The Ankeny, IA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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