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Premium Painting
4.7(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Zach and his team painted the entire interior of my house and removed the pop corn ceiling! The work that was completed was fantastic and now my new home looks like a completely new place. I loved the promptness of Premium Painting and will definitely hire them again for future projects!"
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+24

Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality First Painting
5.0(
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bill arrived to pick up paint samples and go over with me exactly what I was wanting done. He went over the timeline and when I asked for his professional opinion, he provided me with the information I was hoping to learn. The quality of his work is top-notch. I would recommend Bill for any painting job needing to be completed."
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+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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St. Charles Painting & Remodeling LLC
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+18 more

Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We want to thank St. Charles Painting and Remodeling for the exceptional job they did rebuilding and staining our cedar fence. This was a complex project involving replacement of more than 200 pickets and 30 supports. Mark Walsh and his team managed and completed the project with much attention to detail. They provided excellent follow up as well. A special thank you is due to Barb Smith, the Office Manager/Controller for her excellent communication and follow up with us during a very busy time of year for the company. She always answered the phone and coordinated the project. We definitely recommend this company."
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Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Paint Company
4.5(
36
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the start the paint company was responsive, friendly and service oriented. Nathan followed up a few weeks before the job, stopped by for paint colors and was flexible when rooms to be painted changed. They were fast to complete and the rooms look great. Photos from Nathan as they were progressing to let me know as we were not in town. Would use The Paint Company again in an instant."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by44%of homeowners
Stealth Paint and Stain
4.6(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+3 more

Serving Defiance, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike did a great job. He did a very thorough inspection and repaired the parts of the deck that were weak. His crew only took two days to finish the job."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Defiance, MO

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.

The Defiance, MO homeowners’ guide to painting services

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