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Patterson Painting & Drywall
4.9(
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Serving East Palatka, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Patterson Painting and Drywall performance and quality was great. They pressure washed., sealed and painted my home at a great price. I highly recommend this company."
Front end prep
exterior prep
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Hurst coast painting and remodeling
5.0(
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Serving East Palatka, FL and surrounding areas

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"Brian painted the inside and outside of the house, plus the shed out back, plus he did some handyman projects. The number one requirement of anyone in this area who is looking for help to make their home more valuable is dependability, because it's so hard to find. Someone who shows up when they say will and does the work they promise almost outweighs the quality of the work itself -- so finding someone who is both dependable AND does magnificent work is hitting the jackpot. I am very pleased with everything Brian and Dan did, and Leah makes the communication and payment process easy. Totally recommend Hurst Coast Painting and Remodeling!"
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BOA Painting & Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Serving East Palatka, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"This business is absolutely professional from beginning to end and does very good quality work. I am very pleased that I hired this company to complete the work that needed to be done at my home because he got it finished in a short amount of time and it was very personal and professional. I would most certainly hire him again in the future, and I have a project coming up that I will be using him for again as well. Do not hesitate to hire this company, you will not regret it."
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Home Masters
5.0(
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Serving East Palatka, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We recently had gutters installed and had a great experience from start to finish! The team was professional, punctual, and very easy to work with. They explained everything clearly, completed the installation quickly, and left everything clean afterward. The gutters look amazing and work perfectly. You can really tell they take pride in their work and care about customer satisfaction. We’re very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing new gutters or gutter work done!"
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FAQs for painting projects in East Palatka, FL

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 East Palatka, FL homeowners’ guide to painting services

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