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Mike Nucci Painting, Inc.
4.8(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For BusinessMetal Roofing - Paint- For Business

Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had contacted Michael at Nucci Painting to paint our Corporate Office. The Team demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, tidiness and delivered an outstanding job. Would highly recommend this company and plan on calling them in the future,"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Gonzalez Painting & Waterproofing Inc
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were fortunate of having contracted Gonzalez Painting and Waterproofing. They are the most neat, clean, friendly, professional and dedicated painters I have ever contracted. They are very detailed and clean. They are always on time and finish their job as scheduled. Their prices are very reasonable, utilizing the best paint in the market. I will always contract them for all painting and waterproofing projects in my home. I highly recommend them. Thank you, Gonzalez Painting, and Waterproofing for a very beautiful and satisfying job."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Value Remodeling
4.7(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Value Painting did an outstanding job with the painting of our new home. They also coated our garage floor. We highly recommend Value Painting. They keep their word and truly want their customers to be completely satisfied. If you want high quality work done at a very reasonable price - give them a call."
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+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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FAQs for painting projects in Fort Lauderdale, 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.

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