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W. R. painting
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessMetal Roofing - PaintExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend W.R. Painting! We hired them to paint our Shed, and our Decks, as well to replace some rotten wood on our Shed. Their attention to detail was terrific. Customer service was excellent, and their workmanship was top notch. They were a little pricey, but well worth the dollars spent. Thank you, W.R. Painting for a job well done!"
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+4

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Painter1 of Cincinnati
4.4(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were fantastic! Arrived on time; cleaned up afterwards. Put everything back as they found it. Very quiet and respectful (I work from home). The finished product was excellent!!!"
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Kitchen Cabinet Colors
Full Prep Work
Gordo's Pub and Grill
Painter1 Projects

+115

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
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Paradise Painting, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Max and his crew came in and painted our whole condo, ceilings, doors walls and trim. Did an excellent job and got it completed in less than half the time that others quoted. I would definitely hire them again, and I highly recommend them."
Front of home
Right front of home
Left rear of home
Rear of home
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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GM Painting LLC
4.9(
23
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+7 more

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

GM Painting has been dedicated to offer painting services throughout Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area since 2017. Our goal is to always render dependable residential or commercial to house owners, renters and business owners that have trusted us to take care of their painting projects start to finish. We are knowledgeable in exceeding all of the interior painting and exterior painting. Contact us at (859)-640-9101

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Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting
Cabinet painting
Deck staining

+43

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Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Beagle Painting
4.7(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Greg is great to work with and did an amazing job painting the entire main floor of our home. The pricing is more than fair and he got it all done in a good timeline. Would highly recommend Greg for any painting you may have to do."
Unfinished Loft Rail
After
Early American Stain
Before
Satin Varnish Finish

+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Blue Chip Painting
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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 Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"Everything was great! Ralph did an excellent job painting my walls & ceiling. They look all refreshed. He was very neat & clean during the process making sure there was no paint on anything that it wasn’t supposed to be. Very courteous & job was completed in a timely manner. Would recommend!"
Interior Painting Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Interior Painting Project

+14

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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BM Custodio Painting and Construction LLC
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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 Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"They did a good job on cleaning up and painting."
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Interior Painting Project
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+21

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Perez Painters Pro LLC
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+4 more

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

"They did a great job and the painting was perfect! They did a great clean-up when finished."
Painting exterior building
All my projet
Paint the beck
Painting interior
Fix the deck

+80

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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V&V Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+3 more

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely happy. He was prompt and knowledgeable about paint and stains. Kept work area clean and very polite. I have used his company for several projects around my home."
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Fort Thomas, KY

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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