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H &R Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+5 more

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Color World Housepainting of Birmingham
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic company. They did complete exterior painting, including staining large deck, metal railings, and complete refinishing of front door. They are committed to getting things right and are consummate professionals. I can't recommend highly enough. Our neighbors saw their work and hired them on the spot. Great company and we're very pleased with the results."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T & H Handyman Services
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason did an amazing job painting my entire house! It looks absolutely incredible. He got the exact colors I wanted for every room, paid great attention to detail, and didn?t get a single drop of paint on my floors. He was professional, did an excellent job, and I couldn?t be happier with how everything turned out. I would definitely hire him again and will be recommending him to everyone I know. I highly recommend Jason for any painting job! ?????"
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
Smitty's Painting, LLC
4.5(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+3 more

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Despite the language barrier with the painters who did most of the work, I was satisfied with the interior and exterior painting. They didn't do a great job with final cleanup."
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Faux finish cabinets
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Andrew Muncey's Home Repair
4.3(
232
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Metal Roofing - PaintMetal Roofing - Paint- For Business

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My project was so much more than â siding replacement/repairâ . I have a â wall of windowâ that had to be removed, wood repaired, windows re-installed, siding replaced and painted. WHOA! Mr. Muncey was very quick to respond to my inquiry via Home Advisors, he came out inspected the project within a few days, explained why it was in such bad shape and what he could do to fix it. He was straightforward, provided a very reasonable quote (I had 6 other quotes to compare) and he stayed within the budget/cost he presented. Once the decision was made to accept his services, he and his crew got the job started as quickly as feasible and completed within a reasonable time (weather was not kind to us). He responded to my questions and answered with knowledge and consideration. I advised my daughter to call him when her familyâ s home got roof damage from the recent storms in Gardendale/ Mt.Olive- now that says A LOT!"
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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Clay, AL

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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