Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Our home is entirely wood.It hadn't been painted or stained in years. Larry and his crew did a great job making sure everything was protected before they started working and cleaned up like they had never been there. Our home looks beautiful"
Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
"We had John from RFL Painting repaint our barn. The old paint was peeling and faded. His estimate was excellent and he started working right away. The old paint was power washed and scraped. The new paint was sprayed and back-rolled. The trim was a contrasting color and the lines between the red walls and white trim were crisp and straight. Our barn now looks better than when it was new!"
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Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Customers say: Terrific value
"Incredible company. I would highly recommend TJs"
Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Joseph is a power cleaning maniac! Lol ! My house and garage look amazing. The house and garage look freshly painted! Sidewalks too. The gypsy moth caterpillars made a mess out of everything this year, and Joe, and his coworker did a great job"
Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Small jobs welcome
Customers say: Quick response
"It was great working with this team. They listened to my problem, offered suggestions on how to proceed, and went to work, often putting in long hours or extra days to get the job done. They were a pleasure to work with!!!"
Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Ben did multiple projects for me getting my retirement home ready to move in. He is much more than a handyman. He remodeled my bathroom, installed hot water tank. washer and dryer, made and hung new mantle, painting, installed garage doors and opener, plus many odd jobs including cutting up 2 fallen trees. I highly recommend him."
Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
I'm a interior/ exterior paint contractor also specialize in Log home restoration, Hardwood flooring refinishing, and Concrete epoxy finishing.
+66
Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Jesse and his partner did a great job in the time he provided. My yard looks fantastic. I was very please. I will hire him for other small jobs I come across. Thank you"
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Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"He is a nice young man, and is very ambitious. He is meticulous in his work, and has a great eye for detail"
+55
Serving Lake City, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Communication on a job is key and Jordan was excellent at it."
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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