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Avatar for Fosters Painting & Tile
Fosters Painting & Tile
4.7(
59
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best painter around!! Foster painted the entire inside of my house. He did a fabulous job. I will use him every time I need painting."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S&H Painting
4.9(
36
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+5 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Real nice & friendly people &I donâ t think the painting could have been any better & the cleanup was great after they were finished & I would have given them a 6 plus if I could."
Hallway 2
Master Bedroom 3
Master Bedroom 2
Dining Room 3
Kitchen 2

+46

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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PAPO PRO PAINTERS, LLC
5.0(
14
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+1 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Samuel and his team go above and beyond to deliver great service, product and experience. They're very skilled painters and very diligent in their work paying attention to detail. They chose high quality products and made sure I was able to get the color I liked after a few iterations. I am very happy with the end results of the job. My all brown cabin now looks updated and polished and very upscale after their job is done. I will post more photos after the renovation is complete. I am very happy with the team and will be working with them more."
Full house project
Full house project
Full house project
Full House-Outdoor
Full House-Outdoor

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McLain Painting
4.9(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+5 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan is a perfectionist in his work, painting like he is doing a job for himself or family! He was fast, and safe for our cathedral high large accent wall and we saw no mess. We will definitely call him again on our next project! Thank you Dan!!"
Back Deck
Back Deck
Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clay Cooper Painting
5.0(
4
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They worked as part of a home remodel. I was so impressed with their work and attention to detail that I contacted them independently. We have used them for residential & commercial and they have done a wonderful job."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M Perez
4.8(
21
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+1 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This couple work professionally .and when you call them for a job they respond the same day either by phone or text ."
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+59

Response time30 mins
Response rate97%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Maintenance Management and Remodeling
4.9(
34
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+2 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. He was fast and efficient! Have hired him to do more. Very polite!"
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+50

Recommended by61%of homeowners
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SPS Painting and Drywall, LLC
5.0(
4
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+2 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guys, fair price. Will definitely hire again for next project. Drywall and painting for new house build in Brevard. Did an excellent job."
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KZ Painting
5.0(
2
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They are great! Very professional, punctual, and a great team. My home looks great. They painted the exterior of my home, stained my front door, painted my front steps, painted my garage doors and even repaired wood."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Johnson City, TN

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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