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MDS Painting LLC
4.7(
188
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+9 more

Serving Hartville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had interior painting for my entire house done by MDS Painting. Mike is a great guy, did a fantastic job , very happy with his work.The best thing about mike is he is patient, listened to what I wanted since I changed my color choice for one of my rooms after he already painted it.If came out really good in the end and we just love it. I highly recommend Mike and MDS painting to everyone!"
MDS Painting LLC
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Around the Clock Painting
5.0(
5
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Hartville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We take all jobs with same approach. Do the job right or dont it at all. We strive to keep a clean work environment at all times. We aren't just your average painting company. Just a small 2-3 man crew that handle just about any job. We aren't rushing through the process we take pride in the work and love what we do each day.

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FAQs for painting projects in Hartville, OH

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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