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Rayne kelly
New to Angi

Serving Clay City, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I am 27 years old. I am a professional painter. I take my time and pay close attention to detail. I can do drywall repairs. I like to stick to interior painting. I am very skilled and will make you a happy customer.

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Tony Ricco Painting
New to Angi

Serving Clay City, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

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Hello, we’re Let’s Roll Paint, a family-run painting company with 13 years in business and a small, dedicated team of professional painters. Customer satisfaction is our number one goal.\n\nWe provide personal, one-on-one service from start to finish. We’ll introduce you to our paint reps, explain our application process and materials, and keep you involved at every step so you know exactly what’s going on in your home.\n\nFrom interior and exterior painting to fence projects, we take pride in delivering quality work and a smooth, stress-free experience.\n\nIf you’re ready to start your next project, let’s talk about how we can help

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Fresh Outlook, LLC
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Serving Clay City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"She showed up on time for the estimate and on the actual painting days. They did a great paint job both inside and out of my home. I have already hired her for some additional exterior painting work. Very pleased with her work quality and her end of the work clean up!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Hoosier Permanent Coatings
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Serving Clay City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everyone I interacted with were pleasant, polite, helpful, honest and very professional. From the initial sales call, to the finished product, I was well pleased. What a great small company and I would recommend their services to anyone who would like to have their home painted permanentally!"
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FAQs for painting projects in Clay City, IN

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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