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Avatar for Evergreen Painting, LLC
Evergreen Painting, LLC
5.0(
20
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My new favorite contractor in Bellingham. Actually, I think the only one I've liked this much to even have a favorite. True pros, very responsive and communicative, plus super nice to deal with. They painted the inside of our house from ceiling to floor and the results were just amazing. Every day that I came to check on the progress, they surprised me with how detailed they were. We had discussed clean seam lines; they gave us clean seam lines. I asked them to please not paint over the brand new hardware; no painted over hardware. I asked to please protect the wood floors; all floors were covered. I emailed my list of selected paint colors, accents and where they go, and they actually kept the list and followed through on itâ  AND they cleaned up their own mess. I list all this to show how detailed and caring they are about your property, which is not a common trait with all contractors. Kudos to the Evergreen team and thank you so much for contributing to our home looking so awesome!"
Customer in Bellingham
Customer in Bellingham
Exterior Bellngham
Bellingham exterior
Kitchen Before

+4

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Back Country Painting
4.9(
18
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Back Country Painting is absolutely the Best! We needed the interior of our house painted and were in a bind for time. Caesar and crew came to our rescue and did an outstanding job. Everyone at Back Country bent over backwards to quickly help us and at a very fair cost. The crew (including office staff) was professional, courteous and clearly all worked well together. We were amazed when our 2100 sq ft home was finished in only 3 days (and the crew worked over a holiday to help us out)! Our next project is the exterior and there is only one company I will call - Back Country Painting."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trim Line Painting
4.8(
34
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+9 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trim Line Painting quickly responded to my request for External House Painting quote. I selected them (from multiple quotes) because they had experience with staining a cedar structure, their price was fair, they provided references and photos of previous clients. Glen (owner), was very good about letting me know the scheduling of my project and when he would be on site. This was a great experience and I highly recommend your consider Trim Line Painting for your next project!"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
1A, LLC
4.4(
52
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business+2 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tipton did a great job staining our new cedar fence. He was prompt, courteous and cleaned everything up nicely after the job. He came in on budget per his estimate. I highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Complete Remodels
4.9(
18
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+6 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I JABE HAD THEM PAINT MULTIPLE HOMES BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALONG WITH MINOR REPAIRS AND HAVE HIRED THEM FOR A LARGE AMOUT OF REMODELING NOW. THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL, HONEST RELIABLE, EXCELLENT WORK AND FINISHED PRODUCT WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCEâ ¦.. I WILL HORR THEM AS LOMG AS THEY WILL HAVE ME!"
 Exterior house painting
 Exterior house painting
Refinish
Decks
Decks

+15

Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Indica Construction LLC
4.8(
10
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+3 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Definitely a well done job. I was impressed as they exceeded my expectations. They were timely and tidy, as well as efficient. I will go back to them for any future painting projects. They took pictures of the project at the end which I thought showed pride in their work. I have already referred them to folks that asked about the painting on my home."
Flood house remodel
Flood house remodel
Flood house remodel
Flood house remodel
Flood house remodel

+46

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FAQs for painting projects in Bellingham, WA

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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