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Avatar for BLACKFRAME BUILD
BLACKFRAME BUILD
4.5(
3
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal+2 more

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.

Crunch omaha
Crunch omaha
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Martin Home Improvement
5.0(
4
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

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."
Replacing Treads
Removing Treads and Pads
Removing Treads
Almost finished
Stairs redone and refinished

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Westwood Services
4.5(
139
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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 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. 
Gary K
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
Mr. Nice Guy
3.9(
15
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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 Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"The painting was to be completed in July but was delayed until August.  Unfortunately,  I had deck work scheduled for the week they started painting which caused confusion and further delay.  The workers were courteous and cleaned up after themselves.  From what I can determine they did a good job.  They did have to return to repaint the garage doors to match the siding  as the doors were painted the trim color.  I'm not quite sure the paint color matches the siding."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mighty Blue Carpet Cleaning
4.8(
21
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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 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."
https://www.facebook.com/MightyBlueCarpetCleaning
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+3

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Schmidt Construction
Schmidt Construction
4.2(
57
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This review is woefully overdue.  Mike and his crew are the best!!  Joe and Rick have become like family.  I work from home, and my husband is retired, so we are around the house all day.  We have witnessed nothing but respectful, professional behavior and top-notch work.  Everyone is so easy to communicate with, and we have always been able to problem solve as needed.  You never know what you're going to find when you start tearing into an old house, and each challenge has been handled successfully and to our satisfaction.  I have always had strong opinions about what I think I want, but, I have to say, sometimes the guys have even better ideas.  I respect their experience and trust their judgment.  As a homeowner for 30+ years, I can say without hesitation that this is the best contractor and team I have ever worked with.  I would never think of hiring anyone else. "
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Recommended by90%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.

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