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Avatar for Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
5.0(
23
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+9 more

Serving Middlesex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Diego is professional & very nice. Will complete the job to meet your satisfaction. Stays with the job until completed. Honest. I recommended him & his crew to my brotherâ s home in Fayetteville & my sisterâ s home in Raleigh who were also very pleased with his work. Does great work. Painted my stained cabinets white. Also, exterior work with siding & wood & painting. Thank you Diego & Home Advisor."
Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Strickland Home Improvement & Paint
4.7(
34
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+3 more

Serving Middlesex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Strickland and his crew did an excellent job painting our front porch and steps. They also painted part of the ceiling in the garage. They were very professional and the quality of work was exceptional. They were neat and didn't leave a mess!"
Home interior painting
Home interior painting
Home interior painting
Home interior painting
Home interior painting

+34

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sunny Sky Roofing, LLC
4.9(
9
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Metal Roofing - Paint- For Business

Serving Middlesex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Sunny Sky Roofing is your solution for all of your roofing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Check out our reviews from satisfied clients. Give us a call today, so we can answer all of your questions. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Metal Roof
R Panel Metal Roof
Foam Roof ystem
Highpoint Spray-Foam
Highpoint Spray-Foam

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodas Construction, LLC
4.5(
360
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Middlesex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had some siding falling off, several nail pops in my ceiling, and a patio I wanted for the backyard. Salvador’s work inside on painting was top notch. Couldn’t have been done any better! He painted my whole ceiling, parched a hole in the wall and scrubbed my floors before leaving! Felipe poured my concrete and it is amazing. Good communication with John who coordinated all the work and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!"
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+194

Response time8 hrs
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Daves Home Maintenance
4.5(
35
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Middlesex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"So out first small project went well. Just called Dave back for exterior repairs and staining a large deck and stairs. Also staining front deck and painting. Dave takes his time to complete a thorough job. No mess. Outcome was great. We have a large living room and hall for his next job. Easy to work with and fair price too."
Porch Stairs and Railing Rebuild
Wood with Metal Screens Radiator Covers
Wainscoting
Pressure Washing
Gutter Cleaning and Guards

+1

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Middlesex, NC

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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