Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional fast reply came out next day. Gave me a bid on the job in person. Unlike other contractors. His work top-notch had sheetrock, replaced in no time textured and painted very happy with his work."
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bruce and his team are precision painters. Bruce has decades of experience and I hire him for all my homes for interior and exterior painting. I can refer Bruce Nichols Painting to my clients and I know they will be taken care of. They are reliable, reasonable and they do a great job!"
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"David and his crew did an excellent job painting and staining our home, shop and out structures. We found them to be very trustworthy, hard working, detail oriented, dependable and great communicators!! We definitely recommend David and his crew for any painting needs!!"
Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Christian and Nicolas did a very lovely, precise painting of my precarious interior stairwell area. They chose high quality paint that covered well, there were no drips left over, and they did a great job cleaning up afterward. Their mood was happy and they were courteous and professional to work with."
Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"AM painting did an outstanding job that was a small but somewhat difficult job. Their estimate was 1/2 The cost from other contractors. Antonio was easy to work with. Gerry"
Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Everyone was very professional, gave me estimates on everything I needed done,- which were more competitive then others I reached out to- always showed up on time and were respectful of my animals and time constraints. I would recommend them to anyone who needs painting services done."
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Polite, friendly, professional service. Freshly painted walls/rooms look amazing."
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Excellent -- great work and would recommend for any project."
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did a great job for my drywall in the garage. It was a 5*5 drywall repair which needs insulation, install new drywall, and then paint it. Job done nicely!"
Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Provide a written list of items needed for the project when meeting with company so project requirements are clear. The company kept the area where the work was being done kept meticulously. The resulting fit and finish was very high quality."
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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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