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Gillespie, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"100 year old house with lead paint issues as well as extensive surface preparation. Also some trim and stucco replacement were required on this 2 1/2 story english tudor home. The work was excellent in all respects with special attention to detail. The work included painting a two car garage and replacing the two garage doors. Both Kelly and Josh are professionals in their attention to details regarding this job."
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+3

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
HHC Construction
4.8(
65
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did the work a day after I called. Explained options - did the work quickly and efficiently. They were very pleasant and considerate - respectful of my suggestions. Everything was completely cleaned up before they left. I would not hesitate to hire them again."
Bath improvement
Built in shower shelf
Bath room new flooring
Add upstairs shower
New Furnace

+8

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Creative Painting and Design
5.0(
2
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Creative Painting & Design is your go to for all of your painting and drywall service needs. Servicing Washington County, there is no job too big or too small. We pride ourselves on our quality work and can guarantee our customers satisfaction 100% of the time. Give us a call today to get your project started!

Gallery
Response time4 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
CLH Industrial
5.0(
1
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you!\n

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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Mid Ohio Painting LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scott with Mid Ohio Painting did a great job painting the exterior of my mobile home, decks, roof, and tool shed. I would highly recommend Scott and Mid Ohio Painting!"
Deck stains
Deck stains
Deck stains
Deck stains
Deck stains

+10

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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C&M Painting and Drywall Repair
4.6(
11
)

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would like to recommend them to anyone needing any paint work they were very polite got the job done quick and wasn t trying to overcharge me great crew I d suggest them to anyone"
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining room brown
Dining room green
Garage floor

+21

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Athens, OH

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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