Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Tray did an amazing job. He was on-time, driven to perform with excellence, professional and fast. I was extremely pleased with the results he achieved. Six Stars!"
+25
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.
Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1977
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Bruce came in on pool house project that was started with very poor quality. Bruce had to redo many aspects of the house that the first contractor did. He fixed all of the previous errors and finished the project! It looks amazing!!!"
+22
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!!"
+19
Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Tim and his crew at Westwood
Services really helped us out of a tight spot when we bought our new home. We
bought our current house, and moving day was in two weeks. We thought that gave
us time to repaint the interior of our house as the colors were not to our
taste. We came in and repainted the master bedroom, when we realized that we would
not be able to do the rest before moving day. I had already contracted with
Westood Services to clean the carpets, and when I found out that they also do
interior paint, I called them to set up an appointment. Tim, the new owner, was
very friendly and professional. He made
time to get to our house right away, and they repainted almost the entire
interior of our house in a little over three days! I know one of their painters
worked at least one twelve hour day to get the job done in time. The house
looks great, and give the time frame, they did a really good job. Given a
little more time, I'm sure all of the little things, like putting back the
outlet and vent covers would have been done. The paint just needed some extra
time to dry. I would recommend Westwood Services to anyone who needs carpet
cleaning, or interior painting done.
"
Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Credit card accepted
"I only call someone once and if they don't call back I take them off my list.
"
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."
+3
Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1978
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"It was awesome and they recently did a home show at my home."
+5
Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Excellent. Very easy process and it’s never been easier. 10/10 would use again."
+1
Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He was friendly and did a great job. Very thorough."
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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