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Avatar for Bella Casa Painting
Bella Casa Painting
4.9(
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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 Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"This was the second project we’ve done with Alan and crew. They painted the exterior of our home two years ago, and now almost the entire interior. Everything about the process was exceptional. Communication about every aspect of the job was great as was the workmanship and the clean-up. Getting nearly the whole interior painted at once is a disruptive process, but I’m not sure it could have gone better. To quote our 7-yr old, “Wow! This looks great…. Bravo!” Thank you Alan and team, great work!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Shelton Painting Inc
4.7(
772
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+8 more

Serving Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Todd and his crew did an excellent job. Our interior had not been repainted in over 20 years, so there was a great deal of patching and prep needed. We couldn't be happier- they were meticulous, and the house looks new again. We will be using Shelton Painting again in the spring for kitchen cabinet refinishing."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eclipse Painting Inc
4.7(
116
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eclipse painting were absolutely fantastic! They painted my house in a timely manner, the workers were incredibly polite and knew exactly what they were doing and the owner was very professional. My house was looking rather rough around the edges with a lot of damage to the previous paint job, but Eclipse gave me results I have wanted for years. They were very kind and very easy to work with. I highly recommend their services and would most definitely ask them to work on my house again."
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Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Jamie Dorsey Painting LLC
5.0(
88
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+14 more

Serving Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jamie did an exceptional job painting the exterior of our home. We've had it painted several times over the 30 years we've lived here and he was by far the best. The neighbors have commented on how good our house looks! We highly recommend Jamie and are planning to hire him again for interior painting."
Before
The paint was in pretty rough shape.
The polyurethane has darkened over the years. You can see where pictures were hung.
Quite a bit of scraping on the lower portions of the porch trim.
Fence is in good shape, but heavily greyed by the sun

+78

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AA Painting
4.5(
86
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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 Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Don evaluated the overall condition of the deck and gave me very detailed advise on what to use to stain my deck. Don and his team are truly professionals. They are very responsive and punctuate. They are efficient and detailed-orientated. They prepared and stain the whole deck and fixed the bad boards. We are very happy with their work and will definitely use them in the future!
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Harald Christiansen
5.0(
164
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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 Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once again, Harold did a fantastic job. Never any complaints with his excellent service. He returns your call the same day, sets up appointment for estimate and arrives to start painting when he says he will. What would have taken my husband four days to paint, Harold did in a few hours. Beautiful job, Harold. Thank you!"
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for WOW 1 DAY PAINTING - MINNEAPOLIS
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING - MINNEAPOLIS
4.7(
153
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+8 more

Serving Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic experience from start to finish. The company did an excellent job on recommendations of product and areas needing additional coats. The crew was very quick and did a great clean-up. They will be my go-to for any painting needs into the future."
Exterior Homes
Decks, Porches, Fences, Doors
Interior Homes
Cabinet Refacing/Restoration
Interior Projects

+214

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MJQ Painting, LLC
5.0(
9
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Howard Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired this company to help update my kitchen cabinets. The owner was very good to work with, very accommodating and the crew were amazing! They kept the areas around them cleaned up and respected the home. The cabinets turned out incredible. Very nice finish, they look like glass they are so perfect! Added 2 rooms to be painted which both were done timely and again clean and professional and last had them update our wood fence. Needed to be pressure washed, stained and sealed. Again a great job done. No complaints. Would highly recommend this company for any needs you are needing around the house. Hard to find professional, clean and all around good people and this company had it all! Will be using them again in the future."
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FAQs for painting projects in Howard Lake, MN

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 Howard Lake, MN homeowners’ guide to painting services

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