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LF Synergy Painting LLC
4.5(
18
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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+7 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have pit this companyâ  s name and number in my contacts so I can use them in the future and recommend them to anyone with painting needs. They did a super job. Professional, courteous, excellent outcome in a timely manner with a reasonable price. If you need painting done please give this company a call. You wonâ  t be disappointed."
Gap Store
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Gap store
Gap store
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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New Creation Remodeling
5.0(
11
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent to work with on this project. The communication was excellent, very responsive and knowledgeable with questions. Due to leak, they installed and new dry wall, painted and installed new flooring. Very pleased."
New Hardie lap siding
Backyard fun
After demo
Siding update
Siding update

+45

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painters R Us
New to Angi
Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Fritz Kinchen and I have been serving the Jackson Ms and surrounding areas since 1991 I am a small painting and drywall contractor that is reliable and professional willing to go the extra mile where service is concerned \n

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1A Contractors
New to Angi
Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

professional entrepreneur dedicated to quality service, clear communication, and dependable results

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Miguel Painting
4.9(
19
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent, I needed the whole inside of my house painted. Six rooms, two bathrooms, hallway and five closets. Kitchen cabinets were painted inside and out. Whole house trim and baseboards painted as were inside the drawers. The job took four days and looked spectacular! I’m in the process of selling the house. Miguel Painting did excellent work. I would/will recommend him to anyone! Thank you Miguel!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
40
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke was a gift! He responded quickly to my call and was able to start painting two days later. He was professional, knowledgeable, on time and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. He meticulously painted my entire house and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Luke, you will not be disappointed."
After.. what an amazing difference!
After picture of the beautiful entryway
after picture of the fence
after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Williams Painting and Cleaning
4.8(
5
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"I am very very happy with their service! I had a very large China cabinet that needed to be stripped, sanded, caulked, primed and repainted. It was a difficult and time consuming job that several other painters had passed on. Derrick and his team showed up and worked hard for an extremely reasonable price and did a very professional job. I could not be happier and will definitely contact them again for any painting needs I have!"
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M&J Custom Painting, LLC
5.0(
5
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"This company painted my home inside and out were on time did what they said they would each day and kept it smooth and clean the entire job! They were the best painters and most professional I've ever had to deal with!"
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sacramento Painting
5.0(
1
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job, painted the ceiling and inside closets. Perfect job."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Forest, MS

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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