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Avatar for Morales Painting & Landscaping
Morales Painting & Landscaping
4.7(
36
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+10 more

Serving Cleveland, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Morales painting. Joel and his crew take pride in their work. I had a 23 year old log home pressure washed down to the wood. Joel then caulked every crack and carpenter bee hole that weâ re in the logs. He then applied two heavy coats of stain on my home and three decks. Then painted all the window and door trim. Plus my garage doors. He was very responsive and prompt from the first time I called him until they finished the job. Donâ t hesitate to give them a call if youâ re needing work done!!"
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dark 2 Light Exteriors, LLC
4.9(
36
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Cleveland, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience today with Dark 2 Light! We live in a heavily wooded area where it is hard to keep a white house clean! They made our house look as though it was freshly painted and even cleaned all of our rock work as well. They did a very thorough job and our house looks and smells so clean! We went with them because of their attention to detail and experience."
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Softwash before&after

+28

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Pro Painters & Washing, LLC
4.5(
31
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Cleveland, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brothers Pro Painters are without a doubt the best painter I have ever hired. They are totally professional, on time and as perfect an exterior painting company I have ever dealt with. I have looked for issues and problems without finding any. If there was an issue during the job it was corrected immediately. I’m 69 years old and never dealt with a better group of people. If ever I need any painting done they will get a call from me. And to add to their expertise they are great finished carpenters as well."
BRICK HOUSE REPAINT
Brick repaint
BRICK HOUSE REPAINT
BRICK HOUSE REPAINT
BRICK HOUSE REPAINT

+358

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JJ Landscaping
4.6(
30
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+1 more

Serving Cleveland, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired John the beginning of this fall for a clean up and to cut down some branches from a tree in my backyard that was hanging on the roof that could fall any minute with a storm. John did an excellent job with it executing the project and making sure my house did not get a scratch. Now heâ s doing maintenance on my lawn by blowing leaves and trimming my bushes. Looks amazing for the holidays coming up. I definitely recommend."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+1 more

Serving Cleveland, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trevor is the best in town. I am a realtor and I recommend him to all of my clients. He is professional, timely, and does exceptional work."
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Cleveland, GA

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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