Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Hunter did a first rate job staining my deck, and rebuilding a section on the lower level. It's never looked this nice in years. I wouldn't hesitate to use him for my next project!!"
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Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Small jobs welcome
"Welcome Home Builders is a phenomenal business. Jedidiah was honest, kind, professional, and hard working. Phenomenal has done several projects. From rebuilding a house to painting any handyman job or things that you need done would recommend."
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Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1969
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Emergency services offered
"They are awesome! Very efficient."
Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
PJ Paints 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.
Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
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"Deck looks awesome! Professional painting crew, did everything as promised in project bid @ agreement price. would hire again!"
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Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
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Offers commercial services
"Careful preparation before painting - good job and cleans up well afterwards . Marianne"
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Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
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"The service went great. He is a great worker, neat, arrived on time and I have no complaints. I have referred him to others and I will be using him in the future."
Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
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TnT Painting & More, 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.
Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
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"Sandy said that he had painted kitchen cabinets before, well the paint turned out bumpy from the roller because they were not sanded in between coats of paint."
Serving Marion, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"Spectacular!!! So nice, I don't want to rent it to vacation guests; however, it is part of my business and I must.
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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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