Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"Excellent communication. Amazing transformation for our home. Painted 5 rooms and did some handyman jobs"
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Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
Small jobs welcome
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"Very professional, on time when he came to give estimate. Worked with me when I made changes to what I wanted done. Built us a covered porch also. His crew was friendly and very respectful to my property. I would recommend him to anyone."
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Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"This man can do just about anything and everything. He will make sure it is done right. He is trustworthy and will do what he says he will do. We have used him for drywall repair, carpentry work, and he has even repaired my leaky hoses to my swimming pool pump and filter."
Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
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I’ve been a painter for about 8 years generally work on my own but painted exterior and interior, also commercial. I know how to stain and clear coat just let me know what you need painted and I can get it done contact me
Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"We had our whole interior painted and they were amazing! Not an easy job either, very high ceilings with beams. They were professional, hard working, honest, and had great attention to detail. We would definitely hire them again for all of our painting needs!"
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Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 1982
Free estimates
"We were very happy with the painting project completed by Jack Scott Painting. Super nice and he did a great job. Would highly recommend him to anyone needing a painter and would use him on any future projects."
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Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"had my spare bedrooms patched and painted. wouldn’t recommend anyone else!"
Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
Serving Columbia, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"THEY ARE GREAT!!! Top notch work and actually really great pricing. They not only painted the inside, they stained my deck, and painted the entire exterior, I was shocked at how incredibly professional they are. And how very polite. I would highly recommend them!"
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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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