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Bester Painting LLC
4.5(
16
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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 Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent work! Great attention to detail - completed a difficult job, stood behind their work. Workers were all a pleasure to have on site. Definitely plan to hire again, for future work. Feel free to use me as a reference :)"
BLOCK FILLING & WATERPROOFING
INTERIOR PAINTING ON LOG HOME
OFFICE PREP, PAINT, & STRIPE
BLOCK FILLING & WATERPROOFING
INTERIOR PAINTING ON LOG HOME

+111

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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B & L Painting and Flooring
5.0(
7
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessSpecialty Painting - Mural or Trompe Loeil+18 more

Serving Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Brandon was professional, he was prompt, did everything he promised to do, his rates were very reasonable, his painting skills are phenomenal, his cleanup was immaculate, and he went the extra mile doing additional things for me. I really honestly can’t say enough good things about his work and his professionalism. I highly recommend hiring him for any painting that you need done. I will most definitely hire him again."
The Elks Lodge
The Elks Lodge
Home Flip
Airbnb basement
Painting - Exterior Project

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ed Lundberg Painting & Wallpaper
5.0(
20
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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 Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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Excellent!   Ed and crew were very friendly and professional, on time, and called if there was a delay.  He answered all of our questions and did a very thorough job.  We wish we would have called him three years ago and will definitely call him again.  We highly recommend him for all your painting needs!  As a side note, we had a garage sale a couple of years ago and a lady that came bought some curtains to go in her newly wallpapered dining room.  She said "if you ever need any wallpapering done call Ed Lundberg, they did an excellent job at my house!"  So if we decide to do any wallpapering we will definitely call him for that project also.


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luxury Designs Drywall & Painting, LLC
5.0(
5
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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 Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"100% best in the business. Did my daughters and son’s room painting and was super happy how job turned out."
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rich's Painting, LLC
5.0(
3
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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 Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thorough, done in estimated time."
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+128

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Richs Painting, LLC
5.0(
2
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+5 more

Serving Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I will hire them again."
Eveleth,Mn exterior
Eveleth,Mn exterior
Eveleth,Mn exterior
Eveleth,Mn exterior
Eveleth,Mn exterior

+23

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Northstar Painting & Blasting, LLC
5.0(
4
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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+5 more

Serving Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Northstar Painting did such a great job in our kitchen! They were fast, precise and CLEAN! They transformed our walls from wallpaper-removal-gone-bad to Pottery Barn-inspired in less than a week. Luke was so accommodating and helpful. And the price was absolutely right!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frostbite Furniture, LLC
4.9(
24
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Makinen, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Frostbite Furniture did wonderful job on refinishing an oak dining room table. They were dependable when giving a state of pick up and finished a week sooner than promised. Jennifer was delightful to work with."
Over 100 year old Rocking Chair
Fun rocking chairs for a porch
After of hutch for a customer
Refinishing a table
Refinishing doors

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Makinen, 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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