Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"Friendly, efficient, I will use them again for any painting or staining project!"
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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Offers commercial services
"I’ve been in the construction business for 35 years. The paint sub Ive ever used. I wish I had found him 35 years ago. My life would’ve been much less stressful. His crew showed up and work with very little break. First class owner and workers. If any questions about their work, please don’t hesitate to call me for a referral. Philip Carter 706-527-1249"
Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Small jobs welcome
"Very prompt. They told me exactly when they would be out. They come out exactly when they said. He told me what he was going to do and he did it. Clean and paint was excellent"
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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"I'm extremely happy with the work that Handyman Unlimited did. They were careful with my furnishings and cleaned up after their work. I would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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"I contacted Fretwell’s Handyman Services LLC for some painting I needed done. I meet with Darrell, very professional, polite, & explained everything to my understanding step by step. I would highly recommend him to anyone!"
Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Hello. I?m Earnest. Are you still available for Painting job? I really need your services urgently and I?m ready to do a necessary to make the job done. Kindly get back to my wife Delia via email at melissagreham78@gmail.com. for information if you are ready to handle the job. Thanks"
Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Offers commercial services
"Hello. I’m Earnest. Are you still available for Painting job? I really need your services urgently and I’m ready to do a necessary to make the job done. Kindly get back to my wife Delia via email at melissagreham78@gmail.com. for information if you are ready to handle the job. Thanks"
Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"He did a wonderful job on my kitchen sink and on my bathroom sink and installing it. He's very patient. He's a very respectful the work that he did was very great. I want to recommend him to anyone that I know just let him know that he did a wonderful job. and I really appreciate him, and I will also keep him in contact so that if I need anything else done. I know I could call him and he's a Dependable person, and he's always on time, and he's punctual. I appreciate him coming by and really just to let you know that he was a great help to me and thank you."
Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Hello. I?m Earnest. Are you still available for Painting job? I really need your services urgently and I?m ready to do a necessary to make the job done. Kindly get back to my wife Delia via email at melissagreham78@gmail.com. for information if you are ready to handle the job. Thanks"
Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Small jobs welcome
"Great Job! Very fast completing job and very knowledgeable about installing click tile. I will hire him again very soon."
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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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