Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"Excellent. He is very careful and very thorough. He has gone above and beyond. Great to work with all around."
Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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In business since 1987
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"Cantrell Painting, Donald and Trevor, did an excellent job painting the exterior of my home and repairing the stucco. Donald is reliable, communicates well, kept me updated thoughtout the project and keeps his word. I highly recommend Cantrell Painting and would hire Donald again."
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Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Project: Commercial strip center exterior and interior painting Allen did outstanding exterior and interior painting at my 8500 SF commercial strip center in front of the Walmart in Washington Court House, OH. Allen completed the work on time and on budget and was terrific to work with during the process. I will definitely work with Allen again on my future commercial and residential projects. I highly recommend that you do too."
Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Offers commercial services
"Hired them to paint my cinder block home. It was completed in 2 days. Crew was on time and cleaned up their mess. Then hired to put a roof over my porch as a second job. Same results!"
Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"Quick home visit for a quote. Reliable, courteous and professional crew. Love the new look of our newly painted house. Highly recommend for any home improvement projects!"
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Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"My house is aluminum siding and it needed power washed to remove dirt and oxidation prior to painting. Kenny did an amazing job. My house looked cleaner and brighter even before painting."
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Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Small jobs welcome
"Noah painted my whole house. Interior and exterior. He was fair priced. He showed up and communicated clearly. His work is excellent. I recommend him often!"
Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"Work was done promptly and professionally"
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Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Stricker Custom Woodworking LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! \n
Serving Institute, WV and surrounding areas
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We are a family business, with over 30 years of experience. We offer quality painting services, straight lines, no messes, no nonsense.
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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