Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Emergency services offered
"Great service and affordable pricing. Would hire again for interior painting."
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1989
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Warranties offered
"The results were excellent. Lots of painting; woodwork, walls, ceilings. Everything looks terrific. Would highly recommend Jim Valentines company for your painting projects."
+6
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Hakan Anderson had two painters at the house who quickly set about installing plastic on the furniture. They then applied stain blocker to the water stains on the ceilings from a leaking roof that was replaced. This was an insurance job. Then they cut in the perimeter of the ceiling with a brush and then rolled 2 coats of paint on each ceiling. After they were done, it was all about cleaning up and a walk through. I had moved all the furniture to the center of the rooms prior to their arrival. Hakan said it wasn't necessary but I felt better about doing it myself."
+25
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Customers say: True professional
"Absolutely wonderful experience. The painter was on time, professional, courteous, worked quickly, polite and did an amazing job. He cleaned the areas to be painted, painted them and left everything clean and in order. I highly recommend them."
+56
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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One Pro Painting, provides the highest quality painting at an affordable price. We specialize in water proof exterior painting. Customer satisfaction is our number 1 priority.
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"It went fantastic, I'm so happy with the painting job the contractors did. When I get the rest of my house painted, I want the same crew that did my living room, kitchen, and utility room. They did a amazing job thank you SouthEnd painting. I appreciate all you done for me and my family."
+20
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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Emergency services offered
"Work turned out amazing! We became so close after this project, I’ll always call him for more paint projects, and recommend to my family and friends! He was open to my ideas, very patient and friendly. Also very transparent in his invoice and offers great value!"
+27
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent work hired again to do out door painting and staining"
+63
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Credit card accepted
"Southend Painters painted the exterior of my house, stained a deck and provided carpentry work for rotting wood on my front porch. Although the original paint job wasn’t what I expected, they worked with me, applied a second coat and now my house looks beautiful. Throughout it all, they were very courteous and professional."
Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Belinda was very helpful with paint color selection. The work went well and the result was excellent. They did some minor ceiling and post repairs as well."
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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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