Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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Credit card accepted
"Excellent work, Hope available for work when ready to paint interior."
Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Josh was great! He was professional and courteous. He did a great job no complaints!"
Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I hired Mountain Top to do several repairs and updating to my home and they were great. Jared was great to work with, is a very good listener and got the job done. They painted my outdoor wraparound deck, my garage, added a brand new updated flagstone entryway and did some landscaping work. They were efficient, easy to work with and their work was excellent. I would highly recommend Mountain Top."
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Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
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Warranties offered
"Corey of Mile High Painting does amazing work. Corey is a perfectionist and will make sure each and every job is exactly what the customer is asking for. He’s quick, professional and trusting!!!!"
Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
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"Great service. Would recommend this company for all your painting needs."
Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Sheldon and his team were everything you could want in a painter. Prompt communication, fair price, good advice and excellent work. They went above an beyond to fix the little things that they found. No extra cost. They even moved the wood pile away from the deck and restacked it. High marks across the board."
Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
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Offers commercial services
"Noah Vallincourt did a great job. He called us back and gave us a bid right away. He told us when he would likely be able to start the work. He kept us informed when weather delayed him by a few days. Once he started he stayed on the job until it was done. He stained our exterior house and painted the trim. He did an awesome job. We are very pleased and will hire him again if we need other painting or staining done in the future."
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Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
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"Eli is very cooperative, polite,and considerate. He is a very hard worker, and you can really count on him"
Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was incredible, we still use her. She did one of the industrial buildings and it was perfect. She was great, answered the phone, and showed up when she said she would."
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Serving East Helena, MT and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
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Credit card accepted
"Salix Inc. has worked for us in many capacities. They installed four tile showers for us. Two backsplashes. Theyâ  ve painted two houses for us. Also installed flooring on three projects. Mikai has done wood framing, roofing, concrete, job site cleanup, and construction cleaning. We have been very satisfied with all work they have performed for us."
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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