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Tray's Painting, Stain & Renovations LLC
4.5(
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with Tracy "Tray" Hollingsworth was tremendous. We hired Tray initially to do some backyard deck repairs and staining, and his quality of work and strong communications were so excellent that we hired him for some additional activities that centered on exterior painting and some handyman tasks. I look forward to working with Tray again - - he is the BEST!"
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+25

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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BLACKFRAME BUILD
4.5(
3
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Response time2 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martin Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bruce is fantastic to work with. Heâ s a super nice guy and he does what he says heâ s going to do. Pricing is always fair and competitive. Heâ s done several jobs for me inside and out. Highly recommend for any type of handyman job needed."
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Stairs redone and refinished

+22

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Premier Painting
4.2(
57
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish this was a top notch experience… from phone response to answering questions, suggestions on paint, price, the wonderful paint job, the cleanliness during and after work … this company exceeded everything I asked for … highly recommend!!"
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+19

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Westwood Services
4.5(
139
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"How did it go?  One word 'AWESOME'.  Air ducts were filthy, carpets were stained.  Both look brand new.  Tim was FANTASTIC.  The house smells GREAT.  Carpets look GREAT.  I can't heap enough praise on Tim and this company.  Would I hire again?  IN A HEARTBEAT.  There is a reason why they have so many 'A's.  Friendly, professional, personable.  Can't think of enough good things to say.  BUY NOW.  You won't be disappointed. 
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
Mr. Nice Guy
3.9(
15
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"Ryan Broadstone met us at our home, walked around the exterior and explained their services.  He discussed options and helped us decide which service best fit our needs.  Several weeks later Ryan's crew showed up and washed the house.  After allowing about a week for the house to dry, they came back and spent about three days on prep and painting.  Ryan met us to do a "walk-through", noted a few small oversights and returned within a couple of days to rectify.   Overall, I found Mr Nice Guy (Ryan) easy to work with, responsive, competitively priced (vs three other bids) and provided a quality product."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mighty Blue Carpet Cleaning
4.8(
21
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Entire process was quick and easy. Left v/m to set appointment and received callback within 10 minutes. Arrived on time and had no problem getting out some tough pet and kid stains on white carpet. Whole process took no more than 45 minutes and the carpets looked great and were approved by two tough critics - my wife's mother and grandmother."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CABINET CLAD OF KANSAS CITY INC
4.1(
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I purchased this deal and didn't realize that there was going to be so much extra cost and the deal wasn't going to cover everything that I needed. In fact the provider told me it would be about $5000 more on top of the $1000 credit."
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+5

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Austin Burd
4.7(
36
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Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This guy is awsome ! Very thorough and thoughtful. Very well mannered and pleasant. Quality of the car work he did was expert. He had my car up and running in no time and saved me the high dollar cost of garage. I would hire him in a heart beat for other jobs !"
Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Harlan, IA

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 Harlan, IA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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