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Perfect Edge Painting
4.6(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+14 more

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terry and his team did a great job painting my family’s new home. His schedule was flexible and accommodated our quick timeline without compromising his quality of work. Perfect Edge Painting is an incredibly professional team that takes their work very seriously and works with customers’ needs to ensure a perfect finish. I highly recommend this company for those looking to have all projects, small or large, painted with quality work at a fair price."
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters of Lexington, KY
4.6(
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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+4 more

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I could not be more please with the result or the experience. We used a water based stain on our deck that had to be carefully brushed on, including each of the hundred or so balusters. Luke and Diego, the painters, were professionals who produced excellent results and did so in a meticulous, organized, and neat manner. They also were personable gentlemen whom I enjoyed getting to know a bit. I plan to hire CertPro to paint all the trim on our house and recommend them without reservation."
Exterior deck
Beautiful stained door
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Exterior door
Deck

+140

Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Lancaster, KY

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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