Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"Wilson Home Improvements exceeded all expectations. Excellent price, friendly and professional staff. I would be happy to recommend this company and i will hire him in the future if i should have any painting to do."
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
Emergency services offered
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"Great. Contact was made with the owner and they were able to fit us in the following day. They asked that we have paint here and we went and bought the paint so when they arrived they were able to get right to work. They completed three rooms in incredible timing and this is taping, filling, sanding, trimming, and two coats in 6 1/2 hours. Very considerate and professional. Would definately recommend them to others."
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Customers say: Quality work
"I am very satisfied with their painting. Will hire them again."
Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"I had put a conversion in from a tub to a walk in shower. But I needed professional help to do the drywall around the top, and the sides he came in. And gave me an excellent price. And did the work in a very short period of time period the work was done professionally. And he cleaned up well after his south. He had all the material he needed to do. The job with him and was very efficient. And very pleasant, I would highly recommend his company for any small job, including drywall, or other necessities around a home. Dan Greenfield"
Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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"He did a great job."
+8
Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"So he was almost a hour late on arrival then when I arrived this morning the door sticks the frame is crooked and the floor dosent meet the door jam so there’s a gap"
Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Emergency services offered
"Very friendly. Done a thorough job right down to the clean up. Communication prior to arrival was very good also."
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
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Offers commercial services
"Very professional, covered all of my furniture, had drop cloth on the floors. When they were finished my rooms and hallway was cleaned and looked beautiful. They are amazing, I highly recommend. They are who I will call for all of my painting projects."
+28
Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Marcus from panda did an awesome job, highly recommend."
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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"David did an excellent job painting walls and trim. I have recommended David to my best friend."
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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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