Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"Very helpful in preparing area by working around furniture that couldn't be moved. The job was done within our timeline and the cleanup was not much on my part. Great work for the cost and very personable workers."
Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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"We hired IP&R to paint the ceilings, walls, and trim of our LR/DR/kitchen/staircase areas. The work was done as we contracted in 1.5 days. We are very happy with the results and would definitely use them again for a painting job."
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"Banyon was excellent. He came in and did a complete stud to mud to paint room for me. Fast, detailed, and reliable!"
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"David, you did a wonderful job installing the roof, and I truly appreciate how thorough the cleanup was afterward. Thank you so much for your hard work and professionalism."
+17
Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Hired a new laminate floor put down in second bedroom. Had him paint kitchen walls and wood work, lot of patching done to walls before he could paint them, also had laundry room painted. Had him install new butcher block counter top in kitchen."
Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"He came right away. Could not solve problems, but he showed us what is wrong. Now we need a locksmith. ( No locksmiths on angi)"
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Great Job and cleaned up great when finished! Excellent exterior paint job! Great Communication! I would highly recommend!"
Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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"We hired TJ for wallpaper installation and couldn’t be happier. The seams are practically invisible and the pattern matched perfectly. You can tell they really care about quality work."
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Easy to work with, good people, great work product. When they say they will do something, they do it and do it well!"
Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"F & L services exceeded our expectations. So much of finding the right contractor, painters in this case, can be an arduous process. Sara and Jim bring a level of skill and professionalism that's extremely hard to find. Both are hard working, conscientious, and trustworthy. We've used them on two jobs and the process couldn't have been easier. We already are lining up a third job for them to paint our pool. My wife and I cannot recommend them enough."
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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