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Tim's Painting
2.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Board Camp, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lots of rain delays which caused havoc with his schedule. One employee was dismissed because his workmanship was sub par which put a kink in his schedule too. Tim was diligent in doing the job right the first time. Tim was the only contractor who had instruments that gauged the color of the exterior paint and moisture content of the deck. The paint matched exactly. Judging from my research on the web, his suggested paint has superior ratings. Overall I am well pleased with the quality of his workmanship and dogged determination in seeing the job was done right. He is also a good man and very pleasant in his demeanor. I will definitely use him again for future projects."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Board Camp, AR

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 Board Camp, AR homeowners’ guide to painting services

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