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Green Dreams Landscape
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Hunter did a first rate job staining my deck, and rebuilding a section on the lower level. It's never looked this nice in years. I wouldn't hesitate to use him for my next project!!"
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Recommended by30%of homeowners
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Oddz & Endz, LLC
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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"The painters at Oddz and Endz were meticulous with their attention to detail. They worked quickly and efficiently, and they were reasonably priced. I would definitely use them again, and recommend them to anyone needing a pain job."
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Drywall and interior painting color change

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&H Painting
4.7(
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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"S&H is my goto painters they have done several homes and a few smaller jobs. They use the best materials and every job comes out perfect. I like that i can Call Scott and just leave him the keys to my house knowing how trustworthy he is. He treats every job as if he was painting his own home. S&H are very affordable, dependable, and reliable!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

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"Mike was very professional from the first phone call. He came that evening when he said he would to give us a estimate.
We originally called for a estimate on staining our fence front and back and after talking with Mike we also asked him to pressure wash the house. He came when he said he would and did everything we asked, he even went the extra mile and stained our yard swing the same color as the fence.
We were so happy with the job he did on the fence we then asked him to stain our deck, we had tried to stain it on our own last year and had really made a mess. He had to work really hard to get the stain off but he did a great job and our deck looks so good.
It was a pleasure to work with Mike and we are very pleased with the work he did and will definitely use him again. He is prompt and does a high quality job. Our fence and deck look great and we have received compliments from friends and neighbors, we highly recommend him.


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FAQs for painting projects in Bristol, VA

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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