Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Awesome job!! Exterior front cedar staining and entire deck painted in one day. Very skilled professionals. We could not be happier!?"
Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"James is a very professional painter. I would recommend James to anyone who wants quality painting and workmanship in their home or business. He painted my kitchen and several other spaces in my home."
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
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Emergency services offered
"Great people and a great paint job!"
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We live in a cedar sided, large 3 story home. From my research for this kind of siding we needed to use an acrylic solid color stain and it should be hand-brushed, not sprayed. However, spraying the cedar siding was the mode of operandi of most of the painting companies I interviewed. Michael Stahl of MDS Painting is not like the other painters we had estimates from. We were lucky to find him because his practices fit all our requirements. He hand brushes. He recommended the solid color stain and he was going to try to paint it this summer if our weather permitted. Other requirements that I was hoping for but couldn't attest to until the job was done was honesty, reliability and cleanup when the job was completed. The completed job is beautiful. He did a great job. I highly recommend MDS Painting. Michael uses top of the line paint/stain, he's reliable, conscientious, skilled, careful, neat and an all around nice guy. His payment method is fair and there were no additional costs. He sticks with his estimate. Generally, you get what you pay for. We got what we paid for and more. We've already lined him up to do an interior job for us and will gladly pass his name on to anyone that needs painting done."
Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Small jobs welcome
"Pro Coat Painting did an amazing job! Ryan definitely has a talent for what he does. The painting he did for me turned out perfect!! Ryan is professional, fast and makes sure the job is perfect!! . I couldnâ t be more happy with pro coat painting and would definitely recommend them!!"
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"Walt and his crew were amazing. Walt was extremely responsive, showed up when he said he would. We were having our bricks, painted a new color and our siding and windows frames painted a different color. My husband was concerned about painting the bricks, but Walt assured us that the product he was using would last many years. Adam, who did the actual painting, had an amazing attention to detail. On our final walk-through, he noticed things we did not. I would highly recommend them. They finish the job when they said they would and we ended up with a beautiful looking house."
Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Aaron was very thorough and made sure the quality was excellent. It was done on time and on budget. I would highly recommend Five Star Painting of Medina for all your painting needs."
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"We are beyond satisfied with the excellent painting job that Steve and his company did in our home. Steve was prompt to come and give us a reasonable estimate. He and his crew showed up exactly on time. The crew was very professional, and had a system to get the job done. Unbelievable the amount of work that was done in just three days. We had contracted to paint walls to open living room and foyer with stairs, dining room, kitchen with eating area, office, half bath, hallway, and master bathroom, upstairs two bedrooms, bathroom, and hallway. The whole house looks amazing. When the crew was finishing up, I asked Steve if they could sometime paint the master bedroom to look as nice as the rest of the house. He said they would stay over and paint it that day! I was so impressed that the crew stayed and made sure I was satisfied with everything. Before leaving, Steve walked through and examined their completed job. I highly recommend contracting with Bennetts Best for Less Paint."
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Bowers Painting Plus is very professional and completes excellent work. My rooms look absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend this company."
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"He spends four times the hours doing prep so the finished job is perfect. He will work with you to your satisfaction. Consider faux finishes with Spencer."
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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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