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Westman Remodeling
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Serving Lake Crystal, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Westman Remodeling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. For an estimate, give us a call now at (507) 381-2858.

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paint Bros LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lake Crystal, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Painting Bros. Is EXCELLENT!! Ali was thorough, detail-oriented and made my house look beautiful. He is a top-notch professional who is a master of his craft. I am so happy I hired him and couldn’t have asked for a better job done or friendly experience. I shopped around for the best price with several other painting companies and Painting Bros. Was by far the most economical. Ali went out of his way to give me a deal to paint an extra room, closet and ceiling. Thank you Painting Bros. You are seriously the BEST hands-down!! Hire Painting Bros. And you’ll get a BEAUTIFUL JOB DONE!!! P.S. can’t wait for them to come and do my flooring. Thank you.."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Ecolecua
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Serving Lake Crystal, MN and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Ecolecuá offers a unique collaborative approach with her clients. On our project, she struck the perfect balance; she listened to our ideas and feedback but very much maintained her role as the creative expert, making us feel comfortable the entire time. I would absolutely recommend Ecolecuá with no hesitation. With all she has done, she is going to find the right approach for just about any client. Aileen Dominguez Dentist, Boston, Massachusetts"
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Mj lopez painting and cleaning service
5.0(
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Serving Lake Crystal, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We love our finished project! Our experience was fantastic! The guys were very professional and very nice! They took such good care of all the nail holes and made the wall look new again! I would hire them again!"
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FAQs for painting projects in Lake Crystal, 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.

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