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Heritage Painting of Knoxville LLC
5.0(
9
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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+1 more

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Heritage Painting of Knoxville LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Baby Room
Exterior Painting
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Stealth Paint and Stain
4.6(
30
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike did a great job. He did a very thorough inspection and repaired the parts of the deck that were weak. His crew only took two days to finish the job."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Ricky's Construction and Painting
4.3(
101
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ricky has a fantastic business and employees. They stained my momâ s cabin and they, quickly, became great friends! Ricky was so personable and all of them worked quickly, thoroughly and efficiently. They went above and beyond to stain the entire house, repair rotten wood and stain decks. I highly recommend Ricky Construction and Remodeling!"
Cabin Staning
Siding Replacement
New roofing
Metal roof replacement
Wood flooring

+36

Response time10 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
KZ Painting
5.0(
2
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They are great! Very professional, punctual, and a great team. My home looks great. They painted the exterior of my home, stained my front door, painted my front steps, painted my garage doors and even repaired wood."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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3 Nails Grace Handyman Services, LLC
4.9(
21
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did deck, installed door put new fence up did staining, oh they actually installed 2 doors they did alot intact I'm getting them to do more work for me and my son is going to get them to do work forhim."
Completed Porch
Completed Porch
Completed Porch
Porch
Setting Foundation

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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FAQs for painting projects in Gatlinburg, TN

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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