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Five Star Painting of Wilmington
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely well! The workers were professional, friendly and fast. David Newsome and Tanner Green of Five Star Painting were totally helpful during the whole process."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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S.M. Painting
5.0(
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He been doing things for us over 15 years, so, pretty great. I have three business that I run and he did all three patios. Also my house every week."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Painting With The Blessing of God, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The painters showed up on time and stayed there until the job was finished. Wilmer sent me photos of the progress since I was out of town. Honest, hard working and fair priced!"
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+4

Response time1 hour
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freedom Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Here at Freedom Painting, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle painting work in Raleigh and the surrounding areas - Call today!\n

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+23

Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Painter1 of Coastal Carolina
5.0(
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Painter1 of Coaster Carolina is a locally/owner/family run and operated company with over 20 years experience. \nWe are your one stop spot for all of your painting needs. We specialize in all facets of painting and remodeling. We are extremely competitive and understand the value of building a relationship with our customers. Our projects are always clean, on time, and on budget. We will go to all lengths to please our clients every needs. \n\n*Please note that we paint owner occupied residential homes, no investment properties or rentals, and no virtual quotes\n\nOnce you use us, you'll never have to find another painting contractor again. \nWorkmanship guaranteed. Prompt reply to your request.\nCall today for a free estimate.\n\n

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FAQs for painting projects in Carolina Beach, NC

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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