Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Great- super efficient and great work."
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1966
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"Chris and Crystal gave us great service from the get go! They were thorough and responded quickly to calls and requests. All work from color selection to pressure cleaning, to caulking and application of paint and stain was explained and completed as promised. I highly recommend Paint Asheville for covering your walls!"
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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"David, Hilton, and their crew did a phenomenal job painting the exterior of our house. They were punctual, professional, and paid attention to every detail of the project. Our home was truly transformed and we will definitely hire them for our next painting job. 100% highly recommended."
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
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"They did an excellent job. Very happy with our deck stain."
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Offers commercial services
We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!\n
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
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Offers commercial services
"Dario and his team at Custom Painting of Asheville did a great job painting our house! The workmanship was both thorough and of high-quality. The work was started and completed by his promised dates! His crew was efficient, professional, polite, and did a great job cleaning up when done."
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Luis did an excellent job with painting the outside of the house and staining the decks. He noticed when something needed extra attention and took care of it. He was knowledgeable, professional and gracious. I highly recommend him and will call on him again."
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"Zach and his wife painted several interior rooms for me and they were great. They showed up on time everyday and coordinated work in a timely manner. They were honest and trustworthy and I will hire them again for my next project."
Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"Infinity colors is amazing! They are prompt and courteous and did amazing jobs on what I needed them to do. Their attention to detail was remarkable and I am having them back to paint my front porch, kitchen, living room, foyer and a wall leading down to the first floor of my house. I cannot recommend them *highly enough*. if you are looking for quality, professionalism, courteous treatment and excellent rates, then you need to discuss your needs with Infinity Colors. You will certainly not be disappointed. I can be a bit difficult to please, and they excelled in handling my expectations. If you need paint work done then these are the guys to do it."
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Serving Black Mountain, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"I recently hired Colorful Mountains LLC for an interior painting project, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and attentive to detail. They took the time to properly prep the walls, helped me choose the right colors for each room, and the final results completely transformed my space. The quality of the work was too-notch- clean lines, smooth finishes, and not a single drop out of place. They finished the job on schedule and left everything spotless. It?s clear they take pride in their craftsmanship. I HIGHLY recommend Colorful Mountains LLC to anyone looking for reliable, high quality painters. They turned my vision into reality and exceeded my expectations."
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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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