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*Army Vet Owned* Grady Jones Paint Contractors
4.9(
137
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Knightdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Over the course of the last year Grady Jones Paint has worked for me on (3) different occasions to repaint our home interior. The scope of work included scraping the popcorn ceilings, flattening them and then repainting them; repainting all of the walls; painting our cabinetry; and, finally, staining the exposed woodwork on our deck. Clee was very responsive and visited the project every time his workers were on site. Tim and Eddie made up the crew who did the work. They were amicable, professional, courteous and did a GREAT job. I plan to use Grady Jones Paint for any future work and recommend them to anyone in need of a paint contractor."
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+19

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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D Silva’s Painting LLC
5.0(
31
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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 Knightdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Silva was very professional. He kept in contact with me prior to coming out to do the job. He arrived at the time he ssid he would. They did an amazing job on the ceiling. It was an arched wood ceiling with wooden beams. The end results were exceptional. They cleaned up everything when they were done. I am so glad we found Silva painting. I highly recommend them for all your paintings needs."
Interior Painting Project
Play House
Whole House Interior Painting Project
Back Deck after Pressure Wash and Before Stain
Interior Painting Project

+35

Response time4 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Javier Ochoa Chacon Painting Services
4.9(
108
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Knightdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Javier did a great job with being on time. He was super efficient with his application and technique. He painted my entire pool deck with a paint brush instead of a roller, and he completed the deck within the same day. He started at 6:00 am, worked 4+ hours, left to address another job, allowing the solid stain some time to penetrate into the wood; then, returned later that same day to apply the second coat. It has been approximately one week since Javier completed this job. The deck has dried beautifully. I would highly recommend Javier for his reliability, efficiency and cleanliness. I would use him again, without question, on future projects."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Next Level Painters NC
5.0(
24
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+3 more

Serving Knightdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
5.0(
23
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+9 more

Serving Knightdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Diego and his crew were fantastic. They arrived when he said they would and went to work. Very professional and reasonably priced. My master bath and kitchen look wonderful . I am very pleased with their work. I would recommended Uribe & Sons for uour painting projects."
Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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One Professional Paint Service
5.0(
14
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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+8 more

Serving Knightdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I'm very happy with the results of my newly painted bedroom. Pedro did a professional job sanding, priming, and painting walls that had been sponged painted many years ago. He was on time for the job and completed the work in a timely manner. He is also very polite and easy to work with. I highly recommend One Professional Paint Service."
Before prep work
Cedar Shakes wall
Prime and paint
Comple job
Final coat

+22

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Southwind Painting, Inc.
4.7(
21
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Knightdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did an outstanding job They did all I asked and made suggestions to improve the job. Came early and we're done when I needed them to. Cleaned up when done. Even sweeped my floor for me. I would recommend them to everyone who needs painting done."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Knightdale, NC

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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