Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The paint crew worked for four days. They arrived on time each day and worked full days except for lunch. Very satisfied with the work product and a reasonable price. I plan to hire them again to paint the upstairs bedrooms and baths."
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Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We solicited bids from three vendors. All viewed the project before bidding. One never sent a bid. Custom Painting gave us a good bid, and the third vendor bid almost double Custom Painting's bid. The project lasted two days. Custom Painting's people arrived on time each day. They did a great job all around. The carefully covered everything. The ceiling repairs were perfect. We are pleased with the paint job. I would, without hesitation, use this firm for future projects."
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Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have used B&B Painting several times. They are now the only company I would call for my painting needs. Excellent service, always on time and very fair prices. Highly recommended!"
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Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Carnival Custom Painting is celebrating our 30th successful season of custom painting, protecting and maintaining the quality of residential homes throughout Texas. With over 40,400 homes painted, we specialize in cosmetic updating, interior and exterior painting, by offering our customers quality service and value, professional supervision, uniformed painters, written warranty and satisfaction guaranteed.
Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The Carnival Custom Painting they restrained and applied some gloss coats to the exterior door and side lights. The gentleman that did the work was extremely good. Work was very well done and completed within 7 hours and they charge some $1,050 but considering the amount of some damage to the wood and the fact that the person that did the previous job staining painting of the door wasn't very careful and left a lot of rough monks on the door. I could consider that to be a bargain price for making look almost like new considering that."
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Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I had my whole house painted as well as my metal fences and lamp post. Great experience with Lopez painting! The results were excellent and the job took a few days less than expected. I would hire again."
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Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My exterior home painting was excellent. This family owned company exceeded my expectations!!! All brothers and their father did this project in the time frame promised and very professionalThey are friendly and on time every day. I was very comfortable, would recommend them to everyone who needs home painting services."
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Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The owner, Eddie is professional has a great work ethic and goes out of his way to make sure his company is doing the best job for the client. I will be hiring them again in the fall to paint some interior rooms. The painters themselves are awesome. They are professional and hard-working. They worked as long as they could before it started raining very hard. They were back the next morning early and started again repainting whatever the rain washed away. They covered light fixtures and french doors before they even started painting. I highly recommend this company for all your painting jobs."
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Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Best painters I’ve ever used, they are fast and high quality finishes."
Serving Bellaire, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They will be back for inside painting."
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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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